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Singing Tutor, Acting Tutor & Vocal Coach who will enhance your true potential and build life-long confidence!

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Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach Classical Singing, Jazz Singing, Musical Theatre Singing & Technique, Speech & Drama (I put students forward for the graded exams for the LAMDA Examination Board, and the Trinity & Guildhall Examination Board), Public Speaking for Confidence, Drama, Acting, Audition Technique and I also tutor students in English and/ or Drama for SATS, 11 plus, GCSEs & A Levels & up to degree level. I coach students to help with Drama School entrance (for both monologue and singing audition preperation).

Tell me about your qualifications.
B.A (Honours) Drama & English

LAMDA Associate Teaching Diploma in Speech & Drama

Diploma in Acting from the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art (2 year full-time course)

What kind of experience do you have?
I have worked professionally as an actress, singer, drama and singing teacher, vocal coach, director, and English Tutor for the last ten years. I sing professionally with a Jazz Quartet at functions, private parties and weddings. I absolutely love my work and the variety that comes from it!

How much do you charge?
£20 per lesson plus travel if tutoring at a student's house, discounted fees for group lessons.

Where do you teach?
I live in Westbury-on-Trym and will travel to all parts of Bristol within reason. I will also travel to Bath. The rates will be higher for this to include travel expenses.

Students are also welcome welcome to have lessons at my house, I am CRB checked. If students are considering singing lessons I have a piano and all facilities! If students come to my home the rate is cheaper.

When are you available?
I am available on request. My work is as a freelancer so I am very flexible.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach from the tiny tots to the grown ups!

I teach singing to Grade 8, and I teach Speech & Drama (LAMDA boards and Trinity and Guildhall boards) from Grade 1 to Diploma Level.

I also teach English and/or Drama from primary to degree level. This includes tutoring students for SATS, 11 plus entrance exams, GCSE's and 'A' Levels and Degree Level.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
LAMDA & Trinity & Guildhall grades, medals and diplomas

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes I do.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
EQUITY, General Teaching Council

Where and with whom did you train?
I trained as an actress and singer at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art for two years full-time. At drama school I trained in singing under the direction of Darrel Mouton, a singing tutor at the Royal College of Music.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I currently teach singing and acting privately from home and also teach full-time as Head of Drama at a girls' school in Bristol.

Do you have a personal message for students?
I am very easy to work with, believe in having great fun in lessons, and help students achieve their true potential. I work my students hard but it is thoroughly worth it in the end and my students are always pleased with their results!