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Colin David Reed - Singing Lessons in Nottinghamshire (Newark-on-Trent, Lincoln etc)

Colin David Reed

Nottinghamshire (NG24) View on map
Last Logged In: 09 Oct 2011
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: LN

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Violin £25.00/hr
Vocal Coaching £25.00/hr

Personal Message: I am an experienced performer and teacher, always welcoming of new students. I aim to tailor lessons to your own aspirations, and to make study as fun and fulfilling as possible.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach singing, both classical and contemporary, and can also teach music theory and musicianship for those who want it.
Tell me about your qualifications.: All of my music training has been private, and so I do not have a music college degree. I trained with Howard Milner, teacher at the Royal Academy of Music, for 15 years, and undertook additional training through the Summer Music International Summer Schools at Ardingly College, through Floral Opera, Music for Youth and Sing Up. I do have Grade 8 with distinction in both singing and violin.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have performed principal roles in opera, operetta and music theatre across much of the Midlands, including Nottingham Theatre Royal, Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham Arts Theatre, and Buxton Opera House. In addition I have been principal for West Riding Opera, Leeds and was invited to sing principal for two private opera concerts in Fidenza, Italy. I have also performed professionally as soloist with Newark Choral Society, Knaresborough Choral Society and the Stamford Christmas Festival. Other musical experiences involve session work as saxophonist, playing violin in a range of orchestras and chamber groups.
How much do you charge?: I charge £25 per hour when teaching from home. These fees increase up to £31 per hour when travelling to other places where I pay rent on rooms. I currently charge £40 for groups sessions in schools, such as taking a school choir or singing group.
Where do you teach?: I teach from my home in Newark-on-Trent. I also teach in Lincoln at Garmston Court, in Southwell at the Piano Studio in Bull Yard, and in Grantham at St Wulfram's Church Hall.
When are you available?: I teach both in and out of office hours all weekdays and Saturday mornings. Lessons in Lincoln are on Tuesday afternoon and evening, in Southwell on Wednesday afternoon and evening and in Grantham on Friday morning. During school holidays times are more flexible.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach from around age 7 up to any age. Currently my oldest student in 74, and feeling as young as ever! Many of my students are beginners, but I teach up to professional choir directors with music degrees.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I prepare students for ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall graded exams. I also prepare students for music college and drama college auditions, choir auditions or just singing to improve and enjoy themselves.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes, I currently hold a CRB disclosure certificate.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: I am a member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) and am listed on their register of professional private music teachers. I am also a member of the Association of Teachers of Singing (AOTOS)

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Much is written and talked about breath control for classical singing, and the related tension it can lead to in the abdomen, the jaw and the tongue. I have many enquiries and new students who talk about learning the control required for singing. They seem surprised when I start by getting them to release and de-control. They can be...