Based in Leyland in Lancashire I teach a wide variety of students from across the Northwest, from complete beginners to professionals; actors, singers and other professional voice users. Achievements of past students include :- gaining professional singing work, placements at top London performing arts colleges and regular distinctions in ABRSM, LAMDA and LCM vocal exams. I teach all styles from pop to opera and know about the techniques involved in creating these different styles.
I assisted TV production company Wall to Wall with recruiting singers for BBC1's The Voice ; my students had access to private talent scouting sessions for several of the series.
I assisted TV production company Wall to Wall with recruiting singers for BBC1's The Voice ; my students had access to private talent scouting sessions for several of the series.
Singing & Voice Lessons HELP you to :
- Warm up quickly and efficiently
- Extend your range & sing for longer
- Increase flexibility
- Sing in different styles and cross genres
- Support the voice and gain more power by directing energy away from the throat into the body
About
Gemma Christie
SINGING TEACHER |
I am a singing teacher and freelance lecturer in voice. I have been an associate lecturer in singing on the musical theatre degree courses at Arden School of Theatre, Manchester College, the University of Central Lancashire in Preston and Blackpool & Fylde College. I trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama, originally as a classical singer. Following my graduation I became very interested in other voice qualities such as musical theatre and pop and the newly emerging field of evidence based singing techniques such as Estill Voicecraft. As such I went on to train with some of the leading practitioners in this approach - Paul Farrington (Royal Opera House coach) and Gillyanne Kayes (West End coach & author of Singing & The Actor). Alongside this I also went to Arts Ed in London where I did an M.A. in acting. I have worked professionally as a classical singer and actress predominantly on the stage.
I take a holistic approach to teaching as I believe that to be a successful performer requires more than just talent. Today's artists need to be emotionally prepared for a very competitive industry whilst being technically capable of the demands that will be placed upon their voice. I place equal importance on developing a student's individuality as a performer as I do on their vocal technique. I'm a member of the British Voice Association and frequently attend workshops relating to developments in singing, vocal health and performing. Singing lessons take place in a relaxed environment at my home studio in Leyland, Preston. |
