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About Thomas P. R.
I'm Thomas and I am a classically trained and versatile singing teacher based in Headingley, Leeds. I graduated with a 2:1 from Leeds Conservatoire, where I studied classical singing under Sarah Dacey. I'm a passionate performer with experience performing with Opera North, Leeds Cathedral Choir, Leeds Conservatoire, and in a variety of opera roles, chorus' and choirs.
My primary teaching aim is to teach healthy vocal techniques in the exploration of whichever style or genre you prefer. I also plan and reflect on my lessons to give you an informative and enjoyable experience. Whatever you want to achieve, I adapt my teaching to suit you. I am as comfortable teaching absolute beginners, as I am to teach more advanced students looking to take their grades, or even just to improve their abilities. I can teach across a variety of genres including Pop, Jazz and Musical Theatre.
I aim to make you feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible. I realise how frustrating improving and making progress can seem and I aim to reassure and build confidence in either a performing or a practice atmosphere.
I am familiar with both the ABRSM and Trinity graded examinations and I am happy to guide students through these exams from grade initial to grade 8.
YOUR FIRST LESSON
Your first lesson will involve a brief chat about your ambitions, what you are looking to achieve with your singing lessons and your musical background. We would move on to some fun and simple warmups to relax and free up our bodies and voices. After warming up, we will begin to look at some music. This can be a prepared piece, song or tune OR we can work through some familiar music to help let you find your voice. After our lesson I will give you advice on what would be good to work on and how to practice helping you to improve for our next lesson should you wish to book another!
In the first lesson you should expect:
- An introductory chat to understand your aims and how we can move forward.
- Fun warmups and exercises
- Work through a song, a familiar tune or something you have prepared.
- Advice on what and how to practice
Please feel free to enquire if you think you might be interested in learning with me or if you have any questions. I am also available for a 10-minute video chat if you would prefer to ask questions that way.