About

About

Fun and friendly singing tutor based in Norwich. I am delighted to teach students of all ages and abilities, one-to-one or in small groups, and always tailor my lessons to suit the needs and interests of my students. I can help students to discover their voices for the first time, build their confidence, prepare for auditions and performances and progress through exams. I can also teach beginner musicians how to read music.

I am a classically trained soprano, and have recently completed my studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s Alexander Gibson Opera School. I enjoy a busy career as a performer, and have recently appeared with Northern Opera Group, Pop-Up Opera, Edvard Gried Kor and Bergen National Opera.

An experienced tutor, I enjoy working with aspiring singers of all ages and abilities in order to help people sing the music they love in the healthiest way possible. I am happy to work on a wide range of repertoire, including opera and classical pieces, musical theatre repertoire, pop and film music, jazz standards and anything in between. I can help prepare pupils for concerts and exams, and teach the building blocks of music to anyone wanting to learn how to read music and get a grasp of basic music theory.

I have taught privately for over six years, and have also held posts in various schools as a peripatetic singing teacher. My pupils all sing for pleasure, but I have also helped many of them to attain qualifications at a high level.

Lesson Description:

I work with my students in order to foster a strong and healthy vocal technique, excellent musicianship and strong performance ability. All three areas are vital for the development of good singing, no matter the level of performance to which you are aspiring!

Technical development:

I begin each lesson with a series of physical and vocal warm-ups and technical exercises. Attention is paid to posture, breath support and healthy, free production of sound. As every voice is unique, the exercises are always tailored to each student and are easy to practice at home between lessons.

Musicianship:

I can teach novice musicians how to read musical notation and understand basic music theory and can help students to develop their aural skills also. I also ensure that when tackling repertoire, my students develop a high standard of rhythmic and melodic accuracy and that they understand the way in which their song is structured.

Performance:

The really fun part! I work with my students to foster their ability to interpret a song and make it their own. We work together to hone their artistry and musicality, exploring different approaches to storytelling as well as working on creating a wide range of expressive vocal colours with which to paint the words they sing. I can also help students to overcome stage fright and nervousness, and built confidence and stage presence.

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

My education:

  • 2017-19: MMus (opera studies), Alexander Gibson Opera School, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
  • 2013-14: PGDip (vocal and opera studies) (distinction), Royal Northern College of Music
  • 2011-13: MMus (vocal and opera studies) (distinction), Royal Northern College of Music
  • 2008-11: BA in Music (first class hons.), The University of York

Selected Awards & Scholarships:

  • Samling Artist (2020)
  • Sir James Caird’s Travelling Scholarship (2018-19)
  • RCS Scholarship (2017-19)
  • Countess of Munster Postgraduate Study Award (2017)
  • Runner Up. International Voice of the Future – Llangollen International Eisteddfod (2017)

Teaching and Education Work:

I have taught privately for the past five years, and have also held various peripatetic teaching posts, including at Bede’s Prep School (2015-2017), have led singing clubs for Find Your Voice, and have given educational workshops for Clonter Opera and Handel & Hendrix House.

Location

Branksome Rd, Norwich NR4 6SR, UK

Geolocation

52.6139558,1.2673333

Instrument(s) Taught

Singing

Where do lessons take place?

Teacher's Location, Online

Prices

30 minutes

£25.00

45 minutes

£30.00

60 minutes

£40.00

90 minutes

£55.00

Discounted Introductory Lesson

No

Preferred Payment Currency

🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)

Lessons Frequency

Daily, Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Flexible Schedule

Payment Plans

Pay-As-You-Go, Block Bookings

Payment Methods

Cash, Online Bank Transfer

Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy

Please provide at least 24-hours advanced notice if you are unable to attend your scheduled singing lesson. With such notice, a make-up lesson will be scheduled at a mutually convenient time. Without this notice, the total fee for that lesson will be payable.

Make-up lessons will be scheduled as close to the cancelled lesson as possible at a time that is mutually convenient. All make up lessons must occur during the term in which the corresponding lesson was cancelled or the ensuing term break.

If Catrin needs to cancel a lesson, you will be given as much notice as possible and a make-up lesson will be organised. Catrin will endeavor to schedule your make-up lesson as close to the cancelled lesson as possible or at a time that is mutually convenient

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Lessons

Level(s) Taught

Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8), Advanced (Grade 8 and above), Professional Musicians/Teachers

Youngest Age Taught

4

Class Sizes

One-to-One (Individual)

Graded Exam Preparation

ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)

Genres

Sub-Genres Taught

Opera

Qualifications

Qualification

BA in Music

Year

2011

Qualification

MMus in Vocal and Opera Studies

Year

2013

Qualification

PGDip in Vocal and Opera Studies

Year

2014

Qualification

MMus Opera

Year

2020

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Supported Access Requirements

I support students with these SEN / Additional Access Requirements:

Autistic Spectrum / Neurodiverse

Experience Supporting Access Requirements

Area of Support

Autistic Spectrum / Neurodiverse

Experience

Extensive Experience

Languages

Language(s) Spoken

English

Professionalism

Safeguarding Certificate

DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service) – United Kingdom

Date of Safeguarding Certificate

November 5, 2021

Liability Insurance

No, I do not have public / general liability insurance

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Catrin

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