About

I’m a working professional opera singer based in the north of Edinburgh. I graduated from the Royal College of Music and Royal Academy of Music in London and was also a young artist in the Studio Opéra de Lyon in France.

My job is my passion and I love travelling the world, meeting new people and sharing this wonderful artform. Between my 3 degrees in vocal studies: undergraduate, post graduate and the advanced diploma (kind of like a PhD in performance), I have built a vast knowledge of vocal anatomy and what makes a happy, healthy sound whilst singing and speaking.

I also have an excellent grounding in music theory and play the flute to an ABRSM grade 8 standard. During my degrees, I taught regularly both privately and in schools, teaching people of all ages and abilities. I’ve also been heavily involved in outreach work for major UK music organisations.

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

2014-2016 – Royal Academy of Music, London (Advanced Diploma in Opera)
2012-2014 – Royal Academy of Music, London (Master of Arts, awarded DipRAM for excellence)
2008-2012 – Royal College of Music, London (Bachelor of Music)

Geolocation

55.9786004,-3.1851541

Instrument(s) Taught

Music Theory, Singing

Prices

Lessons

Reviews

Languages

Professionalism

Safeguarding Certificate

None

Liability Insurance

No, I do not have public / general liability insurance

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60 minutes	£35.00
Discounted Introductory Lesson	No
Preferred Payment Currency	🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)

Level(s) Taught	Beginner (up to Grade 5)
Youngest Age Taught	11
Class Sizes	One-to-One (Individual)

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Last Name	Aitken
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Katherine Aitken