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Rose

Posted

12 days ago

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Hello, my name is Rose and I am an ex-professional opera singer and dedicated teacher. I teach from my home in Acton, West London and am very happy to welcome potential students for a free consultation - whether you are a professional, a music student, a member of a choir or someone who just loves to sing and would like to improve what you do, I would love to help you. I am also happy to give zoom lessons where appropriate. My focus is very much on encouragement, support and enjoyment of singing as well as improving your technique and helping you to become a better singer and performer.
I work extensively on breathing, vowels, resonance, support of the voice using the correct system of muscles, as well as developing your confidence, expression and interpretation. My students include all levels of ability from beginners to professionals/intending professionals across different genres, though my focus is predominantly on classical technique. I offer individual support and encouragement to help you to develop in your own way and at your own pace.
My own background is mainly in opera. I was a professional opera singer for almost 20 years, with companies including Glyndebourne, Scottish Opera, European Chamber Opera, the Raymond Gubbay Arena productions at the Royal Albert Hall etc. Prior to that, I worked for several years as an actor and Music Theatre performer. I have always taught alongside performing. I still give occasional concerts and recitals, but my focus is on teaching, as well as running weekend workshops and opera performance days in a beautiful location close to London (please see Singing and Wellbeing - details on the website below - for more details. Courses run throughout the year.
Rate for private lessons: £60 per hour (with a discount system for block bookings - if you pay up front for 6 lessons the next one is free).
I look forward to hearing from you – please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions. You can also find further details of my training and experience on the website below. Thank you!

What students say:

Rose is a truly gifted singing teacher. Her incredible experience means that she is able to identify exactly the right training need for each student so that every lesson is tailor made just for you. Her warmth, encouragement and energy create a enjoyable but also safe environment to sing in and for me the benefits are very real, with more confidence, polished techniques and even range improving week on week. I would highly recommend Rose to anyone looking to improve their singing regardless of level or ambition. (TD - London, W4)

Taking the plunge and having lessons with Rose has brought my singing on no end. She is really helping me to develop my voice and sing from my core. Our sessions are very focused and great fun. I highly recommend Rose for anyone who wants to learn to sing. (TJ - S.E. London)

I can honestly say that your lessons have made a huge improvement in my singing, while also being tremendous fun. One of my friends commented on the improvement recently saying ‘I don’t know what your singing teacher is giving you but it’s clearly working so keep taking it.’ The combination of your clear expertise and highly supportive attitude make it easy to have the confidence to try - and that has allowed me to put into practice things that had somehow never clicked for me before. High notes need scare me no longer! (FW - E.London)

Not Just For Singers!- I am truly grateful to Rose for helping me find my voice. As part of my work I have to officially present 3-4 times a year and do the occasional bit of impromptu public speaking. For years I kept getting feedback about the need to project or speak up. In my everyday work I had no cause for speaking loudly and so never really developed the muscles needed to project. Having never sung before, Rose has been fantastic at taking me through all the basics necessary to train my voice to project with strength and confidence. Thank you Rose, you have made a massive difference! Andrew Martin D.C., MSc, BSc(Hons) Chiropracter

location

Acton, London