ABOUT ME
...I believe that everyone can sing...
Over the (ahem…20ish) years, I have taught hundreds of wonderful singers- from complete beginners and school children to West End stars and recording artists: Choral, Opera, Folk, Pop, Indie, Rock, Jazz and Musical Theatre singers…each voice totally unique and amazing to work with.
I am passionate about coaching, vocal health and about my singers and I like to think that I’m pretty good at this!
I studied singing and pedagogy/vocal anatomy for 7 years with Barbara Robotham at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester- gaining my Postgraduate Diploma with Distinction and BMus (hons).
I then went on to have a very successful career as a principal soprano- I was awarded the BBC Performing Arts Fund (from the 'Fame Academy' TV programme) of £38'000 and toured the world singing fantastic roles in fantastic productions before settling down more locally to raise my two little boys, now 6 and 4.
As a vocal health advocate, I am now on the Vocal Rehabilitation Specialist pathway, having studied Fundamental Anatomy and Vocal Health First Aid with Vocal Health Education. I am currently training in Vocal Massage at the Voice Care Centre, Soho.
In 2023 I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to participate in Dissection of the Vocal Tract at Kings College London to further my understanding of the human voice.
I now run Bristol School of Voice (previously Bristol Voice Studio) and am the weekly visiting vocal coach to Bristol Cathedral Choir School- a position that I am proud to have held for 13 years.
My hope is that by combining my understanding of vocal anatomy/technique with your enthusiasm/commitment- we can work together to unlock your true vocal potential.
I teach in a light, bright and airy room with a piano and a great acoustic and I am delighted to be welcoming singers back for face-to-face singing lessons.
Fully CRB checked, Public Liability Insured, ISM member, AOTOS member.
All ages, abilities and styles taught.
Nervous (but enthusiastic!) beginners always welcome.
