Information About Emma - Huntingdon teacher

Personal Description:

Emma enjoys a professional musical theatre career alongside singing teaching. She has appeared in musicals such as the Phantom of the Opera (world tour) and Cats, understudying the leading role of Grizabella. She has performed nationally and internationally, fronting a big band and as a soloist for the BBC. She also regularly sings with function bands at corporate events and weddings. She is classically trained, having started out as a professional choral singer but has transitioned to a more contemporary/belt style of singing since entering the world of musical theatre. As a professional performer herself, she knows what it is to overcome nerves and confidence issues, to struggle with a particular technical aspect of singing or to have an upcoming important audition.

Tutoring Experience:

Emma has significant experience teaching a broad range of students from absolute beginner to advanced. Many of her students have stayed with her for numerous sessions, developing their confidence, vocal range and repertoire.
She supports her students to explore the music they like to sing, be that musical theatre, jazz, pop or classical.

Tutoring Approach:

Looking to develop your vocal confidence? Hoping to master a new technique or vocal quality? Do you have an important upcoming audition or performance? Or perhaps you simply want to discover some singing basics for enjoyment!

Emma is a holistic and highly bespoke vocal coach who provides a safe and welcoming environment for absolute beginners all the way through to those hoping to pursue singing professionally. The technique she generally uses is one of releasing abdominal tension, ensuring sufficient breath and for more advanced learners, looking at larynx placement. More than anything, she believes that good and safe singing comes from feeling confident and so this is something which underpins all her teaching.

Beginners - Work on confidence, some basic breathing, find some songs you absolutely love to sing and discover your vocal range and quality.

Intermediate - Explore a new technique, work on discovering either the classical or contemporary side to your singing voice, increase range and challenge you with harder repertoire.

Advanced - Emma can provide a masterclass style lesson for those wishing to pursue musical theatre or already working in the industry. Bring a song along (perhaps one you are struggling with) and we can pick it apart, look at technique and acting. Emma can also provide audition preparation and advise on repertoire.