Education and Training
My entire career has been an education in itself. I have had top level coaching and experience of singing as a soloist with the top artists of recent years. My technique has been developed through training with top singing teachers , and working with top singers conductors and repetiteurs over a 20 year period
In addition, I have had training in how to teach music, and have attended many courses and seminars about how the voice functions and how it works.
Here is a summary of my recent qualifications:
Education:
Music Educator Programme – Diploma Access to Music (Distinction) (2008) Preparedness to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLS) level 4 (2008)
In addition I have a BA (Hons) degree in Government and Sociology and an MSc in Science and Technology Policy Studies.
Vocal Training:
Studied singing privately with
- Elisabeth Abercrombie,
- Dennis Wicks,
- Laura Sarti,
- Norman Bailey
- Robert Alderson.
Attended workshops on Belting and Other Essential Musical Theatre Qualities - Royal Academy of Music 28th Jan 2007
The developing voice (Vocal Process) 17th March 07
Estill Level 1 and 2 training April 2007
Estill Anatomy and Acoustics workshop July 2007