Location

Cheltenham

Specialisms

Individual singing sessions/workshops using Alexander technique for singers and choir leaders.

Additional information

I have been teaching singing and voice for more than 30 years and hold a Master’s in Music (with distinction) and an LLCM diploma in performance. I have taught voice in universities for 20 years.

I have a private practice where I teach singing from a holistic point of view, examining habitual versus natural postural patterns and empowering people to find their voices – especially those who lack confidence.

I will qualify as an Alexander technique teacher in 2024 and I already use many Alexander technique principles in my teaching. I find that Alexander technique is a very effective key to unlocking  ease and release in the body and voice.

I believe that it is everyone’s birthright to sing. Although I teach all levels of singing, I specialise in teaching and empowering people to find their ‘lost’ voices. Many people believe that they cannot sing, often because of some past negative comment or experience. I really enjoy helping an individual rediscover their own sound and gain the confidence to express it. The next stage is for the student to realise that there are choirs out there that are inclusive and non judgmental where they can continue their journey of vocal self-discovery.

Another interest I have is in Singing for health and well being. In 2008 I trained with Musique et Sante and then worked on projects with Waterford Healing Arts at Waterford Hospital.

I am a trained opera singer and have experienced a competitive world where only virtuosity is valued. Although this intensive training has been valuable, I am now interested in helping as many people as possible to discover their natural voices. I use simple voice techniques as tools to help with this. My current research interests are voice in the moving body and how to manage stage fright. I also teach small workshops for those who have fears surrounding singing.

Please contact me if you would like to be part of a workshop or if you would like an individual singing session.