Classical/operatic singing teacher looking for pupils who wish to learn this technique. - Birmingham - Private lessons

Classical/operatic singing teacher looking for pupils who wish to learn this technique.

From 48 £ /h

Committed vocal tutor who specialises in the classical and operatic technique in singing. I teach any age whether or not you wish to sing for fun or take grades in singing/auditions. Now graduated from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, I have taught the senior and junior choristers at the Diocese of Leeds on a one-to-one basis and also sing there as a choral scholar myself. In addition I now visit schools in Leeds as a peripetatic Singing teacher.

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Committed vocal tutor who specialises in the classical.and operatic technique in singing. I teach any age whether or not you wish to sing for fun or take grades in singing/auditions. Now graduated from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, I currently teach the senior and junior choristers at the Diocese of Leeds on a one-to-one basis and also sing there as choral scholar myself.

Education

2020 - 2022 (MMus - Merit) - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

2016 - 2020 (BMus Hons - 2:1) - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

2012 - 2014 Easingwold Sixth Form

2007 - 2012 - Easingwold Secondary School

Experience / Qualifications

2:1 Degree (BMus Hons) - Royal Birmingham Conservatoire

Performance Experience (paid work)
January 2020 RUTTER Magnificat (Soprano Soloist) – Walsall Choral Society Concert
Choral Experience
September 2018- Member of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir (Second Soprano)
March 2019 - FAURE Pie Jesu (Soprano Soloist) – Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir Symphony Hall Concert
September 2016-17 Member of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir (Second Soprano)
2007-2012 Member of the Northern Junior Girls National Youth Choir

Operatic Experience
. At Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, I sang in fully staged productions of:
JEREMY SAMS The Enchanted Island (Chorus Member) March 2020
MOZART The Magic Flute (Chorus Member) March 2019
OFFENBACH La Vie Parisienne (Chorus Member) February 2018
And scenes from:
VERDI Macbeth (Witch 1) November 2019
DVORAK Rusalka (Echo 2) November 2019
TCHAIKOVSKY Eugene Onegin (Chorus Member) November 2019
SONDHEIM Sweeney Todd (Chorus Member) November 2019
BIZET Carmen (Frasquita) December 2018
WAGNER Die Meistersinger (Chorus Member) December 2018

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

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30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

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As a performer we often find ourselves looking for ways to get better at our craft, whether it be by learning how to use our voices correctly, breathe control or new vocal techniques we've always been afraid to try!
I've been on stage since pretty much my whole life and have learnt invaluable tips and tricks along my musical journey that I am here to share with you so the question I have for you is.... What are you waiting for?

Music is a powerful tool to express what your feeling and thinking. Through your chosen music tuition: guitar, vocals, songwriting or music industry guidance, you’ll be guided through the world of music. Whether you have never had singing lessons or a songwriter with writers block and need some help, Alexander will get you to reach your musical goal!

Whether you are an experienced singer or just starting out, get ready for a pleasant learning surprise!

“Sing From Within”,Audio Book is an easy and concise audio that contains only seven chapters, which provide practical exercises and techniques to increase your singing ability.

Do you want to learn how to sing with correct vocal techniques, develop your emotional
expression and master performance techniques?

Do you want to increasing your vocal range, create various vocal textures, and handle auditions with increased confidence?

Then this is the audio will help you to achieve overall vocal control.
Learn valuable tips, sing with correct posture and learn how to relax your throat.
Also included with this book, is a free Vocal Aerobics Warm-up exercise audio,

You will learn how to:
Improve Your Vocal Control
Breathing Technique/Vocal Support
Relaxing the Throat/Resonance
Increasing Vocal Range
Creating Vocal Sounds, Textures; Vowel Pronunciation
Confidence, Performance Technique & Auditions

and much more

Alongside his career as a professional singer, he is also a keen singing teacher. Lessons will be both fun and enjoyable, whilst ensuring students achieve a solid vocal technique through progressive training. Chris is comfortable teaching all ages and abilities – experienced to beginner, and always tailor my lessons around the needs of my pupils.

Lessons will primarily focus on classical repertoire, but Chris is equally comfortable teaching other genres such as musical theatre.

I aim to help students develop their voices healthy while nurturing their passion for music. Although not everyone has an excellent singing gift, I believe that everyone can be an excellent performer on their own stage. I will teach students following their aptitude and will not be too harsh on students. However, I will treat every student fairly and will not leave anyone behind. I will set goals for students based on their level and have certain requirements. I hope that students can be happy in the learning process, truly master knowledge, and share music's truth, goodness, and beauty! I am glad that many of my students have achieved good results in examinations, including ABRSM and Trinity College London Grades and Diploma exams, and winning prizes in competitions, including Holmfirth Musical Festival, Newcastle-U-Lyme Festival of Music, Leamington Spa Competitive Festival, Hounslow Festival of Music, Longwell Green & Kingswood Performing Arts Festival, Coulsdon and Purley Festival, Basingstoke Music Festival, and more.

I consider myself to be a wide-ranging opera and concert soloist. Passionate about opera, I have sung more than 30 operatic roles and performed for opera companies in Asia and Europe in many major theatres and festivals, including Opera Hong Kong, Musica Viva, Winslow Hall Opera, OperaUpClose, Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival, Passaggio Oper, Opéra de Baugé and more. My operatic roles include Macbeth(Macbeth), Tonio(Pagliacci) and Escamillo(Carmen), among many others. On the concert platform, my past engagements include Haydn's Nelson Mas(Really Big Chorus/Hong Kong Police Choir), J.S. Bach's Magnificat in D Major(Hong Kong Oratorio Society/Village Voices UK), Felix Mendelssohn's Die erste Walpurgisnacht(Hong Kong Oratorio Society), Handel's Messiah(Hong Kong SingFest), Faure's Requiem(Chesterfield Co-operative Choral Society), Brahms's Ein deutsches Requiem(The Guild Consort Choir). I received a postgraduate certificate from Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, Hungary, and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where I was awarded the St Clare Barfield Memorial Bowl for Operatic Distinction. Prior to that, I gained my Bachelor of Music from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.

I am also an experienced singing teacher for all ages. Besides teaching singing privately for more than 10 years, I was also a music tutor at Parkland Music Limited, Greenery Music & Arts Centre and Canon Music & Arts Centre in Hong Kong. In 2016, I have successfully organized "No Vocalists Allowed" opera workshop, and coached non-vocal major students to sing and perform an opera scenes concert at the New Lecture Theatre at Birmingham Conservatoire. I have also worked as an assistant vocal coach in K. Wah Opera Hong Kong summer school programme 2017, where I trained young performers to participate in Elf the Musical Jr production.

Did you ever ask yourself what your life would look like if you had more confidence?

With me, your goals and self-esteem are my #1 priority.

It’s estimated that roughly 85% of people worldwide have low self-esteem. This can lead to mental health issues such as anxiety and have a dramatic impact on our personal and professional lives.

To combat this, we must take special care of ourselves and I believe that working towards finding our individual voices is a fantastic way to do so. Working on a creative skill cultivates greater emotional health and builds our confidence as we improve.

I’m the right tutor for you if:
You’re ready to take action to build your confidence
You want to overcome fears around performing
You want to expand the range of notes you can sing
You want to discover your voice
You want to improve your vocal tone
You want to stabilise and strengthen your voice
You want tools to manage anxiety and become a better a singer through work on breathing techniques
You DON’T want to spend hours on scales or music theory

I wasn’t born a naturally good singer and have struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember. I’m now a professional singer and singing coach, signed to a record label with over 3 million streams and although I still experience anxiety, I’m far better equipped to cope with it thanks in part to breathing techniques. It’s safe to say, I know how impactful the right guidance can be.
You can see it in the reviews from my students too - through my coaching, confidence blossoms alongside the voice.

Make this the turning point of your life.
Why not take the first step to building your self-esteem and sign up for your first lesson now?
You deserve to nurture yourself!

Do you want to learn how to use your voice to express emotions, embody characters, and communicate stories? Singing lessons are fun, rewarding, and scientifically proven to release endorphins! I will guide you through breathwork, vocal technique, using your whole body to sing, choosing repertoire, and tailoring performances to your strengths.

I am an experienced singer that couples teaching with freelance performance at Opéra de Dijon and Opéra du Capitol, Toulouse. As well as focusing on building strong and healthy technique that will enable you to sing for years to come, I offer all-around performance coaching to build you as a classical singer. This involves incorporating yoga techniques and body exercises that support the voice to achieve its effects, and offering dramatic coaching on repertoire in order to transform your vocal talent into authentic stage presence and in-depth characterisation. This can involve dealing with performance anxiety, straight fright, and physically preparing your whole body to sing. Whether you are getting ready to sing in choir at church, in a school solo, or just in your kitchen, we can work together to make singing fun and free, so that you can tackle the repertoire that makes your heart sing.

I specialise in training voices from 16+ and especially university-level singers ready to make the first steps into the profession, however anyone with a desire to sing is welcome for a lesson, regardless of experience.

I'm a Leeds Conservatoire Graduate with a First-Class Degree in Popular Music - Voice Performance. Professional Singer, Musician, and Performer. My appearances include performing at the Royal Albert Hall, various Television broadcasts, 5-star luxury hotels & resorts, and high-end cocktail bars. Making me an excellent option if you want professional feedback and like to work with industry professionals.

Musical Background:
My relationship with music began at the age of 9, when I started piano lessons and soon joined my teacher’s children’s choir, quickly stepping into receiving solos. At 14, I began one-to-one vocal training, and within two years I achieved Trinity Grade 8 with Distinction, earning the Highest Mark of the Year nationally. In 2019, I completed ABRSM Grade 8 Piano, and in 2020, I was accepted with an unconditional offer to study Popular Music at the prestigious Leeds Conservatoire, where I graduated in 2024 with First-Class Honours.

My teaching technique and methodology are flexible and vary according to your learning style, aims, and goals. I have experience teaching a wide age range (6-70 years old), and I am adaptable and comfortable in teaching and tailoring lessons according to my students' experience, needs, goals, and aims. My existing students particularly highlight my communication and ability to effectively transfer knowledge, whilst at the same time having engaging, fun, and enjoyable lessons with me.

Curriculum:
I have been professionally coaching and teaching since 2023, working with over 100 students to develop their skills in singing, piano, music theory, and songwriting.

Until recently, I was part of a teaching team at a music school in the UK, delivering one-to-one lessons. However, earlier this year I decided to pursue this independently and build my very own music coaching business, offering a more personal and flexible approach.

My teaching style is modern and student-focused. That means I take the time to talk with you about the music you like, and we create lesson plans that are not only effective for your growth, but also enjoyable and inspiring, and make you actually want to continue.

→ No prior experience needed. We will learn everything & boost your confidence together.

As a performer we often find ourselves looking for ways to get better at our craft, whether it be by learning how to use our voices correctly, breathe control or new vocal techniques we've always been afraid to try!
I've been on stage since pretty much my whole life and have learnt invaluable tips and tricks along my musical journey that I am here to share with you so the question I have for you is.... What are you waiting for?

Music is a powerful tool to express what your feeling and thinking. Through your chosen music tuition: guitar, vocals, songwriting or music industry guidance, you’ll be guided through the world of music. Whether you have never had singing lessons or a songwriter with writers block and need some help, Alexander will get you to reach your musical goal!

Whether you are an experienced singer or just starting out, get ready for a pleasant learning surprise!

“Sing From Within”,Audio Book is an easy and concise audio that contains only seven chapters, which provide practical exercises and techniques to increase your singing ability.

Do you want to learn how to sing with correct vocal techniques, develop your emotional
expression and master performance techniques?

Do you want to increasing your vocal range, create various vocal textures, and handle auditions with increased confidence?

Then this is the audio will help you to achieve overall vocal control.
Learn valuable tips, sing with correct posture and learn how to relax your throat.
Also included with this book, is a free Vocal Aerobics Warm-up exercise audio,

You will learn how to:
Improve Your Vocal Control
Breathing Technique/Vocal Support
Relaxing the Throat/Resonance
Increasing Vocal Range
Creating Vocal Sounds, Textures; Vowel Pronunciation
Confidence, Performance Technique & Auditions

and much more

Alongside his career as a professional singer, he is also a keen singing teacher. Lessons will be both fun and enjoyable, whilst ensuring students achieve a solid vocal technique through progressive training. Chris is comfortable teaching all ages and abilities – experienced to beginner, and always tailor my lessons around the needs of my pupils.

Lessons will primarily focus on classical repertoire, but Chris is equally comfortable teaching other genres such as musical theatre.

I aim to help students develop their voices healthy while nurturing their passion for music. Although not everyone has an excellent singing gift, I believe that everyone can be an excellent performer on their own stage. I will teach students following their aptitude and will not be too harsh on students. However, I will treat every student fairly and will not leave anyone behind. I will set goals for students based on their level and have certain requirements. I hope that students can be happy in the learning process, truly master knowledge, and share music's truth, goodness, and beauty! I am glad that many of my students have achieved good results in examinations, including ABRSM and Trinity College London Grades and Diploma exams, and winning prizes in competitions, including Holmfirth Musical Festival, Newcastle-U-Lyme Festival of Music, Leamington Spa Competitive Festival, Hounslow Festival of Music, Longwell Green & Kingswood Performing Arts Festival, Coulsdon and Purley Festival, Basingstoke Music Festival, and more.

I consider myself to be a wide-ranging opera and concert soloist. Passionate about opera, I have sung more than 30 operatic roles and performed for opera companies in Asia and Europe in many major theatres and festivals, including Opera Hong Kong, Musica Viva, Winslow Hall Opera, OperaUpClose, Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival, Passaggio Oper, Opéra de Baugé and more. My operatic roles include Macbeth(Macbeth), Tonio(Pagliacci) and Escamillo(Carmen), among many others. On the concert platform, my past engagements include Haydn's Nelson Mas(Really Big Chorus/Hong Kong Police Choir), J.S. Bach's Magnificat in D Major(Hong Kong Oratorio Society/Village Voices UK), Felix Mendelssohn's Die erste Walpurgisnacht(Hong Kong Oratorio Society), Handel's Messiah(Hong Kong SingFest), Faure's Requiem(Chesterfield Co-operative Choral Society), Brahms's Ein deutsches Requiem(The Guild Consort Choir). I received a postgraduate certificate from Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, Hungary, and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, where I was awarded the St Clare Barfield Memorial Bowl for Operatic Distinction. Prior to that, I gained my Bachelor of Music from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.

I am also an experienced singing teacher for all ages. Besides teaching singing privately for more than 10 years, I was also a music tutor at Parkland Music Limited, Greenery Music & Arts Centre and Canon Music & Arts Centre in Hong Kong. In 2016, I have successfully organized "No Vocalists Allowed" opera workshop, and coached non-vocal major students to sing and perform an opera scenes concert at the New Lecture Theatre at Birmingham Conservatoire. I have also worked as an assistant vocal coach in K. Wah Opera Hong Kong summer school programme 2017, where I trained young performers to participate in Elf the Musical Jr production.

Did you ever ask yourself what your life would look like if you had more confidence?

With me, your goals and self-esteem are my #1 priority.

It’s estimated that roughly 85% of people worldwide have low self-esteem. This can lead to mental health issues such as anxiety and have a dramatic impact on our personal and professional lives.

To combat this, we must take special care of ourselves and I believe that working towards finding our individual voices is a fantastic way to do so. Working on a creative skill cultivates greater emotional health and builds our confidence as we improve.

I’m the right tutor for you if:
You’re ready to take action to build your confidence
You want to overcome fears around performing
You want to expand the range of notes you can sing
You want to discover your voice
You want to improve your vocal tone
You want to stabilise and strengthen your voice
You want tools to manage anxiety and become a better a singer through work on breathing techniques
You DON’T want to spend hours on scales or music theory

I wasn’t born a naturally good singer and have struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember. I’m now a professional singer and singing coach, signed to a record label with over 3 million streams and although I still experience anxiety, I’m far better equipped to cope with it thanks in part to breathing techniques. It’s safe to say, I know how impactful the right guidance can be.
You can see it in the reviews from my students too - through my coaching, confidence blossoms alongside the voice.

Make this the turning point of your life.
Why not take the first step to building your self-esteem and sign up for your first lesson now?
You deserve to nurture yourself!

Do you want to learn how to use your voice to express emotions, embody characters, and communicate stories? Singing lessons are fun, rewarding, and scientifically proven to release endorphins! I will guide you through breathwork, vocal technique, using your whole body to sing, choosing repertoire, and tailoring performances to your strengths.

I am an experienced singer that couples teaching with freelance performance at Opéra de Dijon and Opéra du Capitol, Toulouse. As well as focusing on building strong and healthy technique that will enable you to sing for years to come, I offer all-around performance coaching to build you as a classical singer. This involves incorporating yoga techniques and body exercises that support the voice to achieve its effects, and offering dramatic coaching on repertoire in order to transform your vocal talent into authentic stage presence and in-depth characterisation. This can involve dealing with performance anxiety, straight fright, and physically preparing your whole body to sing. Whether you are getting ready to sing in choir at church, in a school solo, or just in your kitchen, we can work together to make singing fun and free, so that you can tackle the repertoire that makes your heart sing.

I specialise in training voices from 16+ and especially university-level singers ready to make the first steps into the profession, however anyone with a desire to sing is welcome for a lesson, regardless of experience.

I'm a Leeds Conservatoire Graduate with a First-Class Degree in Popular Music - Voice Performance. Professional Singer, Musician, and Performer. My appearances include performing at the Royal Albert Hall, various Television broadcasts, 5-star luxury hotels & resorts, and high-end cocktail bars. Making me an excellent option if you want professional feedback and like to work with industry professionals.

Musical Background:
My relationship with music began at the age of 9, when I started piano lessons and soon joined my teacher’s children’s choir, quickly stepping into receiving solos. At 14, I began one-to-one vocal training, and within two years I achieved Trinity Grade 8 with Distinction, earning the Highest Mark of the Year nationally. In 2019, I completed ABRSM Grade 8 Piano, and in 2020, I was accepted with an unconditional offer to study Popular Music at the prestigious Leeds Conservatoire, where I graduated in 2024 with First-Class Honours.

My teaching technique and methodology are flexible and vary according to your learning style, aims, and goals. I have experience teaching a wide age range (6-70 years old), and I am adaptable and comfortable in teaching and tailoring lessons according to my students' experience, needs, goals, and aims. My existing students particularly highlight my communication and ability to effectively transfer knowledge, whilst at the same time having engaging, fun, and enjoyable lessons with me.

Curriculum:
I have been professionally coaching and teaching since 2023, working with over 100 students to develop their skills in singing, piano, music theory, and songwriting.

Until recently, I was part of a teaching team at a music school in the UK, delivering one-to-one lessons. However, earlier this year I decided to pursue this independently and build my very own music coaching business, offering a more personal and flexible approach.

My teaching style is modern and student-focused. That means I take the time to talk with you about the music you like, and we create lesson plans that are not only effective for your growth, but also enjoyable and inspiring, and make you actually want to continue.

→ No prior experience needed. We will learn everything & boost your confidence together.

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