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Leah Blakelock - Voice/ Singing Lessons in Sydenham, Forest Hill, SE London

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Sydenham, London (SE26) View on map
Last Logged In: 28 Apr 2012
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: BR CR E EC N SW W WC

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BA (HONS) 2:1 Music, Essex University
PGDip (voice and performance), TrinityLaban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Opera Diploma, Birkbeck University. Currently studying for the PGAD at TrinityLaban. Association or teachers of singing ccourse certificate
CRB In Process
Fairbeats! BBC Symphony Chorus
References are available upon request

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Classical Singing £25.00/hr

Personal Message: Learn to sing at your own pace, in a relaxed environment.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Voice- Classical, musical theatre
Tell me about your qualifications.: I am currently studying for the Post Graduate Artists Diploma in vocal performance at TrinityLaban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
PGDip in vocal performance at TrinityLaban
Opera Diploma from Birkbeck University
BA (HONS) 2:1 from Essex University
I have a teacher training course certificate from A.O.TO.S- Association of teachers of singing
What kind of experience do you have?: I have past experience of individual teaching and workshop leading, including a mothers and toddlers music group and a reception class in a school. I have a certificate in teacher training from the Association of teachers of singing.
How much do you charge?: £25 per hour
£20 per 45 minutes
£15 per 30 minutes

First lesson free
Where do you teach?: In my house in Sydenham - in a large spacious room.
I can also travel within London but would charge for the extra time and travel cost.
When are you available?: My timetable is flexible. We can come to an arrangement that suits us both.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach children from ages 7 upwards. I have no upper age limit.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I can help my students prepare for singing exams but the focus would be on learning to sing well rather than passing exams.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Processing.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: Fairbeats!
Where and with whom did you train?: Currently training at TrinityLaban, with Ameral Gunson and Helen York
Essex University- Ian Ray
Private lessons with Sarah Leonard
Do you have a personal message for students?: Please do not hesitate to contact me with any queries that you have, or to arrange a free consultation lesson.
I provide a relaxed environment in which you can learn to sing at your own pace, without the pressure of deadlines or exams. However, if you do wish to enter exams, I am more than happy to help you with the preparation.

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I think the key to enjoying and progressing in your singing lessons is to learn in a safe, relaxed, non-pressured environment - with a teacher who has a firm grasp on healthy singing technique and good performance skills. I have had many teachers in my time as a pupil. Some have been good and some not. Both the good and bad experiences have...