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Ginny Wilson - Singing, Voice Coaching in Edinburgh

Ginny Wilson

Edinburgh (EH8) View on map
Last Logged In: 12 May 2012
Sex: Female

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Classical Singing £25.00/hr
Music Theory Exams £25.00/hr

Piano £25.00/hr
Vocal Coaching £25.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a classically trained teacher and performer.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Classical music, musical theatre and Jazz.
Preparation for exams and performances.
Beginners Piano until grade 3.
Voice tuition for acting and public speaking.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I have a Master if Music in vocal training from Guildhall School of Music and Drama, a Postgraduate Diploma in Vocal Performance from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and a Bachelor Degree in Music (Hons) from Napier University. I also have passed my Grade 8 ABRSM with distinction in Singing.
What kind of experience do you have?: I am a Singing Instructor at Fettes College and have also been teaching privately for over three years. I have also taught in the New London Performing Arts Centre, London. There I taught students of all ages singing, piano, theory and teaching the Lamda music theatre class. As a singing teacher I specialise in classical, opera and musical theatre but have also taught Jazz and popular music. As a music theory and piano teacher I have prepared students for ABRSM Grade 1 to 5.
I have many years of performing experience singing opera roles and church music. Recently I have sung the Soprano solo for 'the Messiah' with Anstruther Choral Society and a have several renaissance song recitals lined up for 2011 with lutist Gordon Ferries.
How much do you charge?: I charge £25 p/h for singing lessons and vocal coaching and am able to do 30 minute lessons at £15. If the travel is more than 15 minutes from the centre of Edinburgh I will add a small fee for travel expenses.
Where do you teach?: I normally teach at home which is near the centre of Edinburgh but would be willing to travel to the students home.
When are you available?: I teach Monday to Saturday between 10:00am and 10:00pm and throughout the holidays.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: Any age and level.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: ABRSM, Trinity Guildhall and Royal Academy singing and theory examinations - all grades up to and including diploma in singing and grade 5 in theory.
I prepare students for GCSE and A-level singing and singing students for entry to degree courses in classical singing.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I am CRB checked.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: I am with a music agency called Classical Musicians Scotland.
Where and with whom did you train?: Taught by John Evans and Patricia Mcmahon. I also have had many master-classes with great singers and accompanists including Dame Ann Murray, Jane Manning, Dame Emma Kirkby, Donald Maxwell and Malcome Martineau.

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