ABOUT US
SMASH HIT offers songwriting led music lessons in primary schools for the first time. In small groups, children will not only learn how to play an instrument but they will be taught how to write their own song in a fun, educational and collaborative environment!
Each term, all children will embark on a unique journey to learn how to write, record and perform the music and lyrics to their own original song. In addition to this, by the end of term, children will have learnt a range of instrument skills and music terminology. All whilst working as a team, growing in confidence and contributing to the school curriculum.
SMASH HIT is a chance for children to express themselves creatively and discover the limitless nature of not only music but of themselves.
OSCAR WENMAN-HYDE
Company Director
Oscar Wenman-Hyde is a musician based in Gloucester, UK. As a child, Oscar often found it hard to fit in at school and in social situations. However, once he picked up a guitar at the age of twelve, everything changed. After being inspired from a young age to write songs as a means to express himself, Oscar remained passionate about this creative outlet and went on to graduate with a BA Hons in Songwriting at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute. Shortly after, he graduated with a Masters in Songwriting and Production from the University of South Wales. Outside of this, Oscar has built a career for himself as an independent singer-songwriter. He has not only gained BBC radio play but he is also a composer for film. Oscar launched SMASH HIT as a way of breaking the music educational barrier with something inclusive, fun and most importantly, expressive.
ALEX VASS
Music Teacher & Social Media Coordinator
Alex Vass is a singer and musician who grew up in Gloucester, UK. Alex began playing violin at the age of five and soon after began learning piano and took on singing lessons. They greatly anticipated music lessons as a way to take ownership over their creative flair. They started songwriting aged 16 as both an emotional outlet, and a way to find meaning in a school environment that felt alienating. After performing in choirs, orchestras and bands until the age of 17, Alex took their passion to university, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Music at Leeds and went on to train at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, completing an MA in Music Theatre. They have since performed on stage, screen and in various projects as an actor-musician, and Alex has recorded their own music as an independent singer/songwriter. Alex is extremely excited to be working with SMASH HIT Songwriting School, allowing them to share the power of music and songwriting to a new generation.
