Thomas - Central Woking - Singing

Methodology

I am a classically trained singing teacher with over ten years experience teaching in schools and privately. I trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and since have performed across the UK and abroad.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

I specialise in teaching classical singing but teach singers of all genres.

- Tell me about your qualifications.

I have a Bmus(Hons) degree from the Royal Northern College of Music.

- How much do you charge?

I charge £35.00 per hour and £20.00 for half an hour.

- Where do you teach?

I teach from home in Woking and also in students' homes in the Woking, Guildford and Surrey are area. I am happy to travel further but a small travel charge will be added.

- When are you available?

I have flexible teaching times.

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

I teach all ages and levels, from beginner to advanced, Working towards whatever goals that you want to set.

- Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?

I prepare my students for ABRSM exams up to grade 8 and then onto diplomas. I also prepare student's for auditions for university and conservatoire courses.

- Do you have a personal message for students?

I believe in establishing a firm basic technique in singing that sets the singer up to be able to perform in any genre they choose, allowing them to develop naturally and safely as their voice grows. The most important thing is that students enjoy the lessons whilst progressing and growing in confidence.

Background

- What kind of experience do you have?

I have been teaching for over ten years both privately and in schools and music centres. I have taught students of all ages and abilities, preparing them for exams and auditions or just for fun.

I still perform professionally both in the UK and abroad and have recently had a contract with English National Opera with another coming up this summer.

- Do you have an up-to-date DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, formerly CRB) Certificate?

I have a fully up to date Enhanced DBS certificate. I teach in two schools so have also undertaken all of the relevant and up to date child protection and safety and training.
I undergo annual refresher courses to keep fully up to date with all aspects of the awareness needed to work with children and vulnerable adults.

- Where and with whom did you train?

I trained at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.
I began singing as a chorister at St.Paul's Cathedral.

- Tell me about some of your current students.

I have a wide range of students all with different goals and covering a wide range of standards. For some lessons are about looking towards a future career in singing and for others it is about building confidence with goals such as joining a local church choir or group.

Thomas's CV

• BMus(Hons) Grad RNCM
• Enhanced DBS certificate