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Samuel Smith - Singing Lessons (Classical, Jazz, Pop, Theatre) in Gants Hill/ NE London

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Last Logged In: 23 Jan 2012
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: BR E EC N NW SE SW

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Bmus Honours (Royal Holloway University of London
Mmus and Advanced Certificate (Guildhall School of Music and Drama)
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Classical Singing £25.00/hr
Classical Theory/ Composition £25.00/hr

Jazz/ Pop Singing £25.00/hr
Music Theory Exams £25.00/hr

Personal Message: Friendly and understanding teacher here to help!
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach singing in Classical, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Pop. I believe a strong grounding in classical technique is helpful for all types of singer and enjoy working in a variety genres
Tell me about your qualifications.: Bmus(Hons) 2nd class degree 2009 (Royal Holloway University of London)

Guildhall Artist Mmus-Vocal Training 2010 (Guildhall School of Music and Drama)

Guildhall Artist Advanced Certificate 2011 (Guildhall School of Music and Drama)
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching singing for 5 years, throughout that time I have had the pleasure of teaching students of varying abilities and ages ranging from helping a pop singer through to preparing a student for conservertoire auditions.

Operatic Experience

Opera Holland Park (2009), British Youth Opera (2009-present) Minotaur Opera (2011) Opera@Home (2010)

Concert Experience

Iain Burnside's "Unknown Doors", BBC Concert of Hans Werner Henze, Mozart Requiem (Tenor Soloist), Performed at various venues in Norway.

I am an experienced classical singer who has performed to a very high level and love to share my knowledge a crewed through years of intense study at the highest level.
How much do you charge?: My hourly rate is £25 per hour, I also offer half hour lessons at £25 per hour
Where do you teach?: I teach from my house near Gants Hill tube station which has a grand piano and music room. Or I can travel to you if it suits.
When are you available?: I am mainly available in the evenings during the week, but as a Postgraduate student at Guildhall I have a largely self-governing schedule that I can usually change to suit you.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: Can teach all ages from beginners to more advanced Singers. Very happy to teach adults as well!
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I am happy to teach from Abrsm Grade 1 through to diploma and applications for Music Colleges. If you are more interested in the Jazz side of things I am happy to prepare you for Jazz examinations as well.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes
Where and with whom did you train?: Royal Holloway University of London (2006-2009)

Taught by Neil Mackie (Cbe, CSt, Hon Dmus, Hon Ram, Frse, Frsamd, Frcm) and Lynton Atkinson (Professor of Voice at Trinity Laban Conservertoire of Music and Dance)

Guildhall School of Music and Drama (2009-present)

John Evans (Teacher of many professional and emerging classical singers)

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