I am a skilled and dynamic creative professional with a real grasp across modern media concepts and applications. I’m a people person who can work across many roles, with strong roots in music and popular culture and a keen interest in digital habits and what the future brings. I thrive on collaborating with artists, brands and educators to create engaging content and experiences across music, podcast, video and education platforms; I’m always looking ahead to what the next wave of digital culture will bring.…

Simon Lyon

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I am a skilled and dynamic creative professional with a real grasp across modern media concepts and applications. I’m a people person who can work across many roles, with strong roots in music and popular culture and a keen interest in digital habits and what the future brings. I thrive on collaborating with artists, brands and educators to create engaging content and experiences across music, podcast, video and education platforms; I’m always looking ahead to what the next wave of digital culture will bring.…

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I am a skilled and dynamic creative professional with a real grasp across modern media concepts and applications. I’m a people person who can work across many roles, with strong roots in music and popular culture and a keen interest in digital habits and what the future brings.

I thrive on collaborating with artists, brands and educators to create engaging content and experiences across music, podcast, video and education platforms; I’m always looking ahead to what the next wave of digital culture will bring.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Producer and Songwriter at Ableton
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Brand Manager / Product Specialist for Ableton; led music production and songwriting projects, built relationships with high-profile artists and social media content creators, and contributed to marketing, education sales, and artist liaison.
Ableton Certified Trainer at Ableton
January 1, 2013 - November 12, 2025
Certified trainer providing Ableton Live training, workshops and education programs; presenting and interviewing; involved in podcast and video production for YouTube channels; ongoing since 2013.
Brand Manager/Product Specialist for Ableton (UK/IE) at Ableton
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
UK/IE Brand Manager/Product Specialist for Ableton; responsible for brand messaging, relationship building with artists and social media creators, and supporting education sales and training initiatives.
Brand Manager/Product Specialist at Ableton
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024
UK/IE Brand Manager/Product Specialist for Ableton (2015-2024). Responsible for brand strategy and product positioning across the UK and Ireland, driving education sales and building relationships with high-profile artists and social media creators. Delivered training sessions, coordinated artist liaison, and collaborated with marketing to align campaigns with contemporary music culture. Recognised for expert knowledge and communication skills officially endorsed by Ableton (Berlin, Oct 2013). Role concluded in 2024 due to company re-organisation.
Brand Manager / Product Specialist for Ableton at Ableton
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024
UK/IE Brand Manager/Product Specialist for Ableton (2015-2024). Also served as Ableton Certified Trainer (2013 - present).

Education

BA Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
June 1, 1998
Post Graduate Certificate of Education at Manchester Metropolitan University
June 1, 2001
Music Teaching
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Music Education at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Music Education at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (Music Education) at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Music Education at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Music Education at The Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor's degree in Popular Music and Recording at University of Salford
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Ableton Certified Trainer
October 1, 2013
Ableton authenticated qualification
Ableton Certified Trainer
October 1, 2013 - November 12, 2025
Berlin Certification
October 1, 2013 - November 12, 2025
Ableton Certification
January 1, 2013 - November 12, 2025
Ableton Certified Trainer
January 1, 2013 - December 2, 2025
Ableton Certified Trainer
October 1, 2013 - December 9, 2025
Ableton Certified Trainer
January 1, 2013 - December 9, 2025
Certification in Ableton Training (Berlin, Germany)
October 1, 2013 - December 9, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Other