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- Rate £40
- Response 24h
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John - Southfields - Musical theatre
- Musical theatre
Lesson location
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At John's house: London
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at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 20 km from London
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Recommended
John is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About John
- What kind of experience do you have?
I taught for a number of years in Ireland but I have honed my craft of technique from working with many teachers and coaches from the UK, USA, Italy and Belgium. This study has given me a strong grounding in healthy singing.
- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?
Yes
- Where and with whom did you train?
I trained at the Royal Academy of Music in London with Welsh Tenor Ryland Davies. I currently study with Rosa Mannion of the Royal College of Music, London.
- Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Incorporated Society of Musicians
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I am a professional Operatic Tenor.
Recent reviews:
"The best singing comes from John Porter as the decent young sailor Anthony" The Times
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"John Porter as the sailor Anthony Hope, suitor to Johanna, gives a heartfelt performance using his beautiful, honeyed tenor voice to great effect." Irish Independent
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"John Porter is a terrific singer and his rendition of Johanna in the first act was meltingly beautiful. He brought the love-struck Anthony winningly to life" Seen and Heard International
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"A strong cast includes moving performances from John Porter as Anthony and Jack Wolfe as young Tobias" The Stage
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"The singing was of the highest quality; Steven Page as Sweeney Todd, Julie Mullins as Mrs Lovett and John Porter as Anthony Hope all superb singers who are equally good at characterisation" Opera Journal
- Which subject(s) do you teach?
I teach singing at all levels providing a solid grounding in technique for all styles of singing.
- Tell me about your qualifications.
I hold a Bachelor of Music with Hons and a Master of Music from the University of Ulster as well as an Advanced Diploma in Opera Studies from the Royal Academy of Music in London,
During my time at the Royal Academy of Music I held the Richard Lewis/Jean Shanks Trust Scholarship and the Porter (Selleck) Foundation Award. I am also an alumnus of the Georg Solti Accademia di Bel Canto and Les Azuriales, was a member of the Royal Academy Song Circle, a Countess of Munster Recital Scheme Artist and an Alvarez Young Artist, Garsington 2016 and was a finalist in Accademia Teatro alla Scala 2016, The Richard Lewis Competition 2014/15 and Les Azuriales 2014.
Recent engagements: Anthony in Sweeney Todd with Northern Ireland Opera/ Lyric Theatre Belfast, Rigoletto with Northern Ireland Opera, 2018 Tour with Diva Opera and Tony in West Side Story at The Bath Festival.
- How much do you charge?
I charge £40 per hour.
- Where do you teach?
I teach at home.
Nearby towns or areas are: Putney, Wimbledon, Southfields, Wandsworth.
- When are you available?
My teaching days are flexible
- Which ages and levels do you teach?
I teach all ages and levels.
- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
This can be discussed on an individual basis.
- Do you have a personal message for students?
I devise my teaching plan on an individual basis so as to achieve the best outcome for each student.
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Recommendations
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With a strong understanding of technique and a love for the drama, you get both sides of the coin with John... Plus he’s great fun - we have a laugh too!
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Rates
Rate
- £40
Pack prices
- 5h: £175
- 10h: £350
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