The composer David Stoll provides training and consultancy services in creative thinking for schools and corporations

DAVID STOLL is a well known composer of concert, television, theatre and children's music. CREATIVE CONFIDENCE is the company through which he delivers education and training in creative thinking.

A qualified teacher with a Theatre-in-Education background, David was commissioned by the Government to write BUILDING MUSIC, a guide to teaching composing in primary schools. David runs workshops and composing projects in schools, and INSET training for Local Authorities around the country. The pupil sessions are fully in line with the National Curriculum, but are valued by headteachers for the training in listening and attention they offer. Key Stage 2 workshops are a speciality.

David Stoll also designs workshops in creative thinking for corporate and management training. Creativity is a transferable skill and this new approach (based on listening, music, sound and silence) offers a refreshing insight into working practices.

A recent initiative is David's SEALSONGS project, combining classroom discussion with pupils on topics in the Social, Emotional and Behavioural Skills programme, and workshops in songwriting. David writes music to order on commission for a variety of circumstances, both educational and personal.