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Shirley
- Hourly rate £25
- Response Time 24h
£25/hr
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- Singing
- Vocal Coaching
Shirley - Whittington - Singing
Lesson location
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At Shirley's house: Lichfield
- Online
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 20 km from Lichfield
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About Shirley
- What kind of experience do you have?
I began my singing career at the tender age of fifteen. I have appeared on Radio,Television and made Records. My career has encompassed the musical spectrum, Folk, Rock and Popular music Jazz. In 1970 I was a member of the UK band THE GHOST . A Progressive Rock Band. With Ghost and as a solo artist, I appeared on the John Peel BBC programme SOUND OF THE SEVENTIES. You can find information about those sessions in the Ken Garner book IN SESSION TONIGHT . You can also find information about The Ghost and myself in the 2012 and 2014 RECORD COLLECTOR Rare Record Price Guide. For a short while I reivented myself as Virginia Tree and have a collectable album out there. Sadly I no longer hold rights on this master. Presently being bootlegged. Jazz however pulled me back to solo work and through this time I would play second on the bill to Stephane Grappelli, Oscar Peterson, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Blossom Dearie, Georeg Melley, Dakota Stanton, Roland Kirk, John Dankworth with Cleo Laine, Mark Murphy, Jon Hendricks, Doris Troy, Humphrey Littleton band, Buddy Rich Band, and too many more to list here.
- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?
No
- Where and with whom did you train?
I trained in the music industry. On stage in recording studios.
- Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Musicians Union
- What kind of experience do you have?
I began my singing career at the tender age of fifteen. I have appeared on Radio, Television and made Records. My career has encompassed the musical spectrum, Folk, Rock and Popular music and Jazz.
In 1970 I was a member of the UK band THE GHOST. A Progressive Rock Band. With Ghost and as a solo artist, I appeared on the John Peel BBC programme SOUND OF THE SEVENTIES. You can find information about those sessions in the Ken Garner book IN SESSION TONIGHT . You can also find information about The Ghost and myself in the 2018 RECORD COLLECTOR Rare Record Price Guide. For a short while I reinvented myself as Virginia Tree and have a collectable album out there.
Jazz, however pulled me back to solo work and through this time I would play second on the bill to Stephane Grappelli, Oscar Peterson, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Blossom Dearie, George Melley, Dakota Stanton, Roland Kirk, John Dankworth with Cleo Laine, Mark Murphy, Jon Hendricks, Doris Troy, Humphrey Littleton band, Buddy Rich Band, and too many more to list here.
As a Vocal Coach I have over ten years experience and have assisted classically trained singers to hard rock singers. I have also helped Actors through auditions to RADA, CENTRAL and LAMDA.
- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?
Yes.
- Where and with whom did you train?
A lifetime in music......
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Singing is a wonderful way to express yourself. Whether you want to learn or improve for fun or future career, do it now. Learning should always be fun and productive. That is my aim with all students.
- Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach singing, recording and stage technique. I also teach basic Ukulele with singing.
- Tell me about your qualifications.
No formal qualifications. My qualifications are a lifetime in the music industry.
- How much do you charge?
I charge £25 per hour £15 for half hour lesson. Lessons are in my home in Lichfield.
- Where do you teach?
At home. I am willing to travel but that would incur charges.
- When are you available?
I only work part time. I work in the daytime and at weekends.
- Which ages and levels do you teach?
Ages 14 to infinity....I welcome mature students. I do not teach theory. I work towards voice development and improvement. I have helped many students through Theatre College Auditions. Incuding RADA.
- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
I do not prepare students for qualifications or exams.
- Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I can offer this service via skype at same fees as above.
- Do you have a personal message for students?
Singing like everything else requires hard work and effort. Like everything else, work and effort pays off. I teach people who are career focused in music, also people who just want to sing for the sheer joy of it. I now also offer basic ukulele and voice lessons. Whatever vocal help you need, don't be afraid to come and try a lesson. Taking the first step is always the hardest.
If you are seeking to improve your singing for fun or a future career I can assist you in pursuing your goal.
- Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach singing.
Beginner Ukulele with Singing
- Tell me about your qualifications.
A life in music.
- How much do you charge?
£25 per hour.
- Where do you teach?
Bradwell Village Hall, Burford, West Oxfordshire.
- When are you available?
Weekdays daytime 11.00 to 19.00. Weekends 11.00 to 16.00.
- Which ages and levels do you teach?
Beginners to advanced - 14 years upwards. Mature students welcome.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Although a classically trained soprano. Vocal coaching with Shirley was instrumental with me becoming Ambassador of song for the Women's section of the Royal British Legion. I have been featured on an album which can be purched on the Royal British Legion site.
Hi Shirley, I hope you're doing okay, and happy new year to you! It's been a few months, but I have been thinking about how my singing has developed recently and how much I owe to you, so I want to say a heartfelt thanks - however belated! I will always be grateful to you for your early teaching, help and encouragement.
After only ten months with Shirley I have moved from a 'raw recruit' to completing two promotional albums with Shirley. Her experience and support are second to none. I am presently working on two promotional albums with Shirley.
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Rates
Hourly rate
- £25
Pack prices
- 5h: £125
- 10h: £250
online
- £25/h
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