BMUS Hon Kingston University
Queensland Conservatorium of Music-Jazz and Musical Theatre
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PRS, MPRS
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Which subject(s) do you teach?
Singing, voice coaching, performance technique, piano beginners

Tell me about your qualifications.
With over a decade of experience in performing and teaching, I specialise in Popular Singing Techniques, Pop, Jazz , Musical Theatre. My training includes studying Musical Theatre and Jazz at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Brisbane and graduating with First Class Honours from Kingston University London in popular music performance.

What kind of experience do you have?
I have worked as a professional singer on stage and in the studio for 14 years. I trained in classical music and performed in Choirs and Vocal Ensembles at the Sydney Opera House, The Barbican, Royal Albert Hall, for ABC Radio in Australia and the BBC in the UK. Previous teaching positions include drama schools, voice coaching for Film and Television (Disney Channel, Factory Girl-The Movie), record labels,Signed Artists including X-Factor and American Idol finalists.

How much do you charge?
From my studio in E1:
One-to-one lesson cost £30 p/h. For younger children £20 for 1/2 hour.

Travel within Central London for a fee of £30 plus lesson fee.

Where do you teach?
From my studio in Central East London (E1):
Aldgate Underground Station - 7minutes walk
Aldgate East Underground Station - 5 minutes walk
Tower Hill - Underground Station - 4 minutes walk
Tower Gateway DLR Station - 4 minutes walk
Liverpool Street Station- 12 minutes walk

When are you available?
Times are flexible, available during and outside of office hours Monday to Friday

Which ages and levels do you teach?
Absolute beginners to advanced. Any age. I have taught from 5 years old through to adults. There is not limit. Everyone benefits from a good laugh and sing

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I have prepared students for an extensive range of auditions and competitions including:
University & Music School Entry Auditions
Musical Theatre Auditions
X Factor Auditions
Choirs (as a member or solo performer)
Talent shows (local and national)

However I have not, to date, taught students for official ABRSM exams.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
yes

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
Skype.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
PRS, MPRS

Where and with whom did you train?
Queensland Conservatorium of Music (Griffith University), Brisbane, Australia
Kingston University, London, England

Tell me about some of your current students.
My students range from 9 year old kids who love to sing, Mums, Lawyers and PR Managers in their 20's and 30's who need an hour a week that is just about them and self expression to artists from Record Labels and Pop Idol Finalists who need assistance with technique.

Do you have a personal message for students?
I teach lessons from a holistic viewpoint, incorporating elements from Alexander Technique as well as contemporary methods of singing such as SLS and Estelle Method, taking into consideration a persons lifestyle and needs with an awareness that music lessons is often their release.

I have a special interest in working with students to avoid or repair nodular scarring
and other common issues that arise from damaging technique and lifestyle.

Lessons are tailored to help the individual achieve their own personal musical goals,
with attention given to breathing, posture, technique and repertoire

Articles

Contemporary Voice Coaching-Tongue Placement
Subject: Jazz/ Pop Singing
Tags: classical singing, placement, singing
Created: 10/07/2011