Let me introduce myself!

My name is Nathalie Topalian, a singer and pianist who graduated from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2002.

Over the years, I have taught at three theatre schools, a music school, privately and at various primary schools. The age and level of my students have ranged from toddlers to octogenarians and from beginners to professionals. I have had the pleasure of coaching performers for pantomimes, auditions, cruise ship shows, theatre shows and touring artists.

Now, having completed a very enjoyable eight years performing on P&O ships, I have returned to my home city to share that inherited passion and to open my teaching diary again.

For your information, I recently had a new enhanced DBS check and have completed safeguarding courses both in Kent and with P&O Cruises in addition to receiving updated advice from the Sheffield Music Hub. I take the welfare of all pupils (both personally and musically) seriously and I encourage keeping an open conversation about their progress and wellbeing.

Whether your musical interest lies in pop, jazz, musical theatre, classical styles, working towards exams or good all-rounded musicianship, I am happy to tailor our sessions towards your goal.

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

I am a professional member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.

Here are a few highlights from years gone by:

• Piano Vocalist and Cocktail Pianist (choir director, cabaret accompanist and dep for the Musical Director) on P&O Cruises and Ferries, 2012 – 2019
• Visiting tutor at Kent School of Performing Arts, 2018 – present
• Piano vocalist for Sportsworld, Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club, July 2015
• Keyboards/keytar/vocal dep for The Irrepressibles tour, May-July 2013
• Musical Director and Vocal Coach: Robinson Crusoe, Margate Winter Gardens, The Big Panto Company/Reach Productions 2011
• Musical Director and Vocal Coach: Bugsy Malone, Margate Theatre Royal 2010
• BA (Hons) degree from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
• Advanced Certificate ABRSM
• Chamber Ensemble Award ABRSM
• Grade 8 Piano ABRSM
• Grade 8 Singing Trinity Rock School