Singing & Music Theatre

Lower age limit: Year 6 (no upper limit)

Levels taught: Beginner to Advanced

Styles taught: Classical, Music Theatre

Having singing lessons is really exciting; not just because of all the wonderful opportunities it brings, but because the voice is your own instrument - it is and inherent part of you.

Firstly, I would say that singing is a very individual thing, but it's not always like learning other instruments. If you buy for example a flute, and learn to play it, you should improve, but the instrument itself stays the same. Voices, particularly in young people change, and this applies to both boys' and girls' voices.

I've also taught many adult students in the past - some of these have been complete beginners, and others are returning to learning after a break. Again, adults gain just as much enjoyment as younger students do, and many belong to choirs and other singing groups.

The repertoire for voice is perhaps more varied than any other instrument. As a general rule, I don't teach pop music - this is not because I'm no good as a teacher, but because I have little knowledge of, and little interest in the repertoire. This is quite often why I ask potential students what kind of music they're looking to sing. I teach a lot of music theatre, and this is enjoyed by all ages; there are plenty of folk songs, English songs, operetta, jazz etc. to be enjoyed too.

I have also in the past assisted singers preparing at first diploma level.