Prior to COVID19 I taught Piano, Voice, Guitar and Theory in Pembrokeshire. I also worked one to one and in group in adult social care. I was also an entertainer in South Devon care homes providing sing-a-long
Celena Sandilands
I received my training at The Royal Academy of Music, achieving a BMus Hons degree as well as my LRAM, and later trained with English National Opera. Since graduating, I have continued to teach singing as well as pursuing a career as a professional singer, highlights of which have been performing with English National Opera for their Opera Squad, and working with companies such as West Green House Opera, Iford Arts and Opera Della Luna. Throughout my singing career I have remained dedicated to my teaching which I absolutely adore! I am currently working as a singing teacher at Queen’s College London and until this summer, their preparatory school, QCPS. I have been teaching at Queen’s College since 2005 and the Prep School since 2009 and have found both preparatory and secondary levels equally enjoyable and rewarding. I teach both the classical and musical theatre ABRSM syllabuses and also Trinity Rock and Pop. All my students are taught a solid classical technique which results in a safe and healthy sound production that in turn enables them to approach a wide variety of musical repertoire. A number of my students have gone on to study at conservatories, have been awarded choral scholarships in Oxbridge chapel choirs, or have continued to be members of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain whilst studying. As a teacher the most important thing for me is that my pupils love their lessons as I find they tend to progress far more quickly working on the repertoire they love, which enables these young singers to more easily reach their potential!
Jennifer Rose Parker
Jennifer is a fully qualified vocal coach and experience primary school teacher (PGCE). She has a degree in performing arts and vocal and choral studies and has recent training from Vocal Progress. Jen puts students in for LCME Musical Theatre exams and has 100% distinction marks so far. Jen is specialised in musical theatre vocal tuition, is a performer herself and keeps upto date with the latest vocal training.
Catherine Drew
BA(Hons) QTS music, drama, educational studies. Previous head of music in large independent school in Sussex. Now specialising in piano and vocal lessons plus children’s singing ensembles and choirs. Involved as a parent in Devon Youth Orchestra
Annabel Sheridan
Hello! I am a BMus graduate from the University of Surrey. I love to work with students age 11 and above. I have been a support staff for NCO, and an administrator for NYO. Musical since age 5.
University of Surrey / BMus: September 2020 – July 2024 Guildford, Surrey
Awards:
The Chamber Music Competition Award
Humphrey Richardson Taylor Charitable Trust Music Scholarship
Academic Music Commendation
The Music Department Piano Prize
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Recent Orchestras:
YMSO
Highbury Players
University of Surrey Orchestra
The Sirius Orchestra
Frederica Cunningham
Frederica specialises in teaching one on one singing lessons with students ranging from Year 6-final year. Regularly preparing students for Recitals and Bachelor of Music auditions, Frederica has extensive experience in choral conducting for school choirs as well as some classroom music teaching across the primary and secondary school level. When the opportunity arises, she also includes tuition of individual beginner piano students.
Frederica’s background as a performer and a teacher of voice and choirs has developed her understanding of vocal production for safe, healthy and powerful singing and incorporates a focus on wellbeing within the context of vocal tuition. Developing young voices not only develops confidence in the musical context but can assist in developing a strong sense of self and belief in one’s ability, in and out of the school environment.
Performance experiences with companies such as Opera Australia, Victorian Opera, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Chunky Move, Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne Fringe Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival have developed her understanding of the journey of a young music student and the aspiring professional. Through teaching she seeks to nurture and encourage personal growth of the amateur musician for participation and enjoyment of music for life.
Frederica graduated with MMus(MusPerf), BMus, B.Mus.Perf and BMusPerf(Hons) and a GradDipEd(MiddleYrs) with a Pro Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence. Scholarships include Artstart from Australian Council for the Arts 2013, Optus 50 Grant 2012, and EC Wellisch Bequest.
Frederica has been working in schools and music organisations since 2010 and is a registered teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching as well as QTS certified for teaching in the UK.
Tony Jones
Ex military musician with exemplary record. 2 years kneeler hall training and instruction. BA hons mus completed in under 2 years.
I have taught for Cornwall Music Service Trust and brass bands for several brass bands. I have experience of performing at a very high level. I am friendly, approachable and always make my lessons fun, entertaining and innovative.
Emelia McNeill
Dedicated Music Educator with 20 years of classroom teaching experience. Experienced in planning and delivering creative curriculum content and leading music initiatives across educational settings. Passionate about vocal development, and performance, with a strong commitment to holistic teaching methods that build confidence and help students achieve their full potential. Proficient at fostering confidence and musical talent in children from early years through to 16 years, using a creative and nurturing approach that meets individual needs.
Professional Experience:
Music Educator & Department Lead – Various Educational Settings | 2004 – Present
• Curriculum Development & Delivery: Designed and implemented comprehensive music curricula tailored to students from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to 16 years old, ensuring content is engaging and appropriate for diverse abilities.
• Leadership & Management: Successfully led music departments, managed peripatetic timetables, and facilitated collaborations between staff, parents, and external professional bodies to enhance the educational experience.
• Vocal Coaching & Peripatetic Lessons: Delivered one-on-one and group vocal tuition, focusing on vocal technique, health, and performance. Helped students overcome technical challenges and develop their musical abilities and confidence with a holistic teaching approach.
• Musical Productions & Performances: Directed and collaborated on a range of school-wide productions and community projects, utilising musical theatre and performance as tools to boost student confidence and skill development.
• Community Engagement: Organised, led and collaborated upon various musical projects, such as school choirs and performances, which involved collaboration with the local community, contributing to a vibrant and inclusive musical culture.
• Project Management: Planned and executed a variety of musical projects, often under tight time constraints, delivering high-quality performances that engaged and inspired the community.
• Teachers Rock Collaboration: Led school choirs into various performances for the community, recently engaging with Teachers Rock projects, enabling choir students to participate in prestigious events such as recordings at Abbey Road Studios, BGT auditions in London, and performances at Exeter Cathedral. From September, to lead a new Teacher Rock Youth Choir. Musical Director (MD) Barnstaple Male Voice Choir | Ongoing
• Leadership & Collaboration: Selected relevant repertoire, directed and coordinated a number of choir performances each year, helping build a community of musicians of all experience levels to create successful and enjoyable musical events. Events include participation in the National Cornish Male Voice Choir Festival, hosting international choirs in joint concert and collaborations with local choirs to raise money for charities. ________________________________________
Skills
• Music Education & Curriculum Design: Expertise in planning and delivering music curricula for a broad age range, with a focus on individual learning needs and creative engagement.
• Vocal Coaching & Performance: Specialise in peripatetic vocal tuition, vocal health, and holistic approaches to singing and performance.
• Leadership & Department Management: Experience in leading music departments, managing teams, and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Musical Theatre & Drama: Passionate about musical theatre, with experience directing and performing in amateur dramatics, enhancing students’ performance abilities.
• Event Planning & Community Engagement: Skilled in organising and leading musical events that involve collaboration with the local community and beyond.
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Additional Experience
• Head of Department & House: Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, overseeing curriculum delivery, and organising school-wide music initiatives.
• Music CPD sessions for Swift (South West Institute for Training)
• Amateur Dramatics: Active involvement in directing and performing within community theatre groups, with a focus on musical theatre productions.
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Education & Certifications
• Certificate of Secondary Music Education, (GTP) [Wolverhampton University]
• BA (HONS) Contemporary Arts [Nottingham Trent University] ________________________________________
Services Offered
• Peripatetic Singing Lessons: Available to all schools for individual or group vocal tuition, focusing on vocal technique, health, and performance.
• Primary Music Educational Workshops: For small and large groups, tailored to request (EYFS/ KS1/KS2). Workshops consider curriculum demands, the needs of the school and the children and are designed to inspire, enhance musical knowledge and skills and promote creativity.
• Staff CPD Training and group/1:1 support: Providing professional development for non-specialists, focusing on music education strategies, successful curriculum engagement, the importance and impact of Music on individuals, and integrating music into the broader curriculum.
• Music teacher: Offering whole class music lessons and vocal tuition for children.
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Interests
• Vocal Health & Development: Committed to ongoing learning in vocal health and teaching methodologies.
• Musical impact upon individuals and groups
• Musical Theatre: Directing and performing in musical theatre productions.
• Choir Leadership: Leading choirs and organising community-based musical events.
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References available upon request.
Julian Jensen
Music degree, PGCE and postgraduate performance diploma. Twenty years experience of teaching classroom music, music theory and one to one singing lessons. Familiar with ABRSM, Trinity and LCM
exam boards. Highly skilled and experienced choir trainer. Particularly familiar with musical theatre singing including Estill technique. University singing teacher
Kerri Hardy
Qualifications: Level 6 Diploma in musical theatre from CPA Studios and Level 4 Trinity Diploma in Musical Theatre.
I have also completed the two week Singing Teacher training course with Vocal Process, led by Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher.
As well as teaching private singing lessons to children age 6 through to Adults (specialising in youth and adult beginners but have taught all levels of experience), I also run Okehampton Community Voices choir and Acapella Voices choir. In addition I teach the choir at the Okehampton Music Centre and will soon be Singing Teacher at Theatretrain Exeter.
Previous work history includes working as a Singing Teacher at the Norwich Singing School, and as Further Stages and Main Stages teacher for Stagecoach Barnstaple, Theatretrain Norwich and Beyond the Rainbow Academy in Brentwood. Recently I’ve been asked to mentor a new singing teacher and have loved being able to help guide a new teacher, from helping to understand the differences in teaching various ages to understanding lesson planning and preparing material and resources.