About

About

I am a singer and singing teacher living in Cardiff. I trained on the Opera Course at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Previously I trained at the Royal Northern College of Music and the Royal College of Music in London. I now run Cardiff Music Teachers which is a small music school based from my home studios in Ely, Cardiff.

During my time in Manchester and London, I was a singing teacher at a number of high schools teaching pop, musical theatre and classical. I prepared a lot of my students for ABRSM exams where I have had many successes and also prepared children for the performance part of their GCSE music exams.

Alongside teaching children, I have taught many adults and enjoy working with all ages. I believe people can come to singing at any age and I would encourage anybody to start taking singing lessons whether it’s to consider as a career or just to have fun.

I am here to help you with:

  • Vocal technique
  • Confidence
  • Breathing
  • Support
  • Audition preparation
  • Singing in a foreign language
  • Belting
  • Vocal health

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

  • BMus (Hons) Vocal Studies – Royal Northern College of Music
  • Graduate Diploma – Royal College of Music, London
  • Master of Performance – Opera – Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
Location

Camrose Rd, Cardiff CF5 5EQ, UK

Geolocation

51.4757851,-3.2408041

Instrument(s) Taught

Music Theory, Piano, Singing

Where do lessons take place?

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Prices

30 minutes

£25

45 minutes

£35

60 minutes

£40

Discounted Introductory Lesson

No

Preferred Payment Currency

🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP)

Payment Plans

Block Bookings, Monthly, Termly

Payment Methods

Online Bank Transfer

Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy

Any lessons cancelled with less than 24hours notice are charged in full.

Contact

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Lessons

Level(s) Taught

Beginner (up to Grade 5)

Youngest Age Taught

11

Class Sizes

One-to-One (Individual)

Reviews

Reviews

January 25, 2025

sophie has been teaching me singing and piano since i was 9 and has seen my through multiple ABRSM grades whilst also making the lessons fun and productive.She has helped me with my confidence and supports me.

Isla Donnelly
May 31, 2021

“Sophie has helped me not only with my singing but also with my confidence. Her passion and love for music shines through in her teaching and i would recommend her to anyone.”

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Languages

Language(s) Spoken

English

Professionalism

Safeguarding Certificate

DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service) – United Kingdom

Date of Safeguarding Certificate

September 1, 2024

Liability Insurance

Yes, I have public / general liability insurance

Professional Affiliations

Independent Society of Musicians (ISM)

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Sophie

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