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Emilia Martensson - Singing/ Performance Techniques, Vocal Coaching E London (Hackney, Dalston etc)

Emilia Martensson

East London (E9) View on map
Last Logged In: 15 Sep 2011
Sex: Female

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Jazz/ Pop Singing £35.00/hr
Jazz Theory/ Composition £35.00/hr

Music Workshops £50.00/hr
Vocal Coaching £35.00/hr

Personal Message: I am currently the principal Jazz/Pop Vocal Tutor at Camden School for Girls as well as a regular performer on the UK Jazz Scene with my debut album coming out in October.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Vocal Techniques, Performance Techniques, Improvisation, Interpretation of a wide range of repertoire, basic piano skills for own accompaniment, music theory, 3 part harmony smaller vocal groups.
Tell me about your qualifications.: BMus (Hons) From Trinity College of Music.
Music Diploma, Colchester Institute
Music A-levels
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching both in Schools and privately for 5 years now.
I have also been taking singing lessons myself since I was 9yrs old and feel I have a good awareness about what a good singing teacher requires.
How much do you charge?: £35/hour one-to-one lessons
£50 Vocal Group Workshops of minimum 4 people and maximum 12
Where do you teach?: I am based in East London, Hackney, London Fields, Bethnal Green, Cambridge Heath, Dalston.
I teach from home in my separate music room, Well street.
When are you available?: During terms I am free Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Daytime and early Evening.
I can usually be flexible during term time also but would only be available early evenings.
School Holiday's I am obviously also even more flexible.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: 13yrs-105!
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: Guildhall Trinity Exams
Rock School
GCSE
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes. Recently renewed in November 2010
Where and with whom did you train?: Trinity College of Music,
Trudy Kerr
Anita Wardell
Anton Brown
Tell me about some of your current students.: Some of my current private students are Hetty and Hannah. Both in their late teens and both interested in Jazz and the freedom this style of singing gives you in terms of interpretation. We have built a great relationship and they both come to nights when I perform and sit in with the band.
I also teach Asako who is a professional Jazz singer from Japan who is currently in London to record her first album.
Do you have a personal message for students?: I am happy for you to book in a 30-40min session for half price as a first session.
I like doing this as it gives us time to talk more closely about what it is you are wanting out of your lessons.
It also gives me the time to explain how I teach and it is a good opportunity for you to feel whether or not I am the right teacher for you.

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