Group Singing

Our group singing classes are an exciting exploration of a wide range of repertoire, including traditional warm-ups with ear training games around the piano through to score reading with full orchestral digital audio tracks. But this is not karaoke! The latest in music technology allows the tutor to change keys, tempos, instrumental bias, to continually challenge and inspire enthusiasm. This fusion of traditional choir and ensemble practice with flexible backing creates a fast-track experience from page to stage driven by the musical energy. The classes retain popularity across the ability spectrum, and as such the learning environment is superb.

Private Singing

Singing is studied one-to-one with an experienced vocal coach. At all stages, the emphasis in these classes is to build safe and secure vocal technique. As the students advance, they will begin to develop a portfolio of material suitable for public performance and audition. The training is based on contemporary voice science and the repertoire draws primarily on musical theatre, jazz and pop/rock genres.

Private Singing (Musical Theatre Examination Class)

Musical theatre examinations are performance-based exams with particular emphasis on singing. Candidates are required to choose 3-4 songs depending on the grade from various periods of musical theatre. Candidates are required to present their programme as they would on stage. Elements of props and costume are encouraged. Technical exercises are not a part of these exams, replaced instead by a discussion with the examiner about the choice of programme. Examinations are awarded through the London College of Music and were established in 1887.

The Susan Roberts Academy has now been set up as a private centre, and examiners travel to us rather than candidates having to travel to London!

For those wishing to study the performing arts at college or university, these exams are a must. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) now recognizes Grades 6-8, meaning that students applying for any course of study at a UK Higher Education institution are entitled to add these awards when applying for university.

Students will prepare for these exams by taking ½ hour individual singing lessons on a weekly basis during term time. These can be taken as a new class or in conjunction with existing singing lessons, dance, drama, or musical theatre classes.