PHILIP SPENDLEY SINGING TEACHER
A BIT ABOUT ME
Since 2000, I’ve been working with students of all ages and abilities and guiding them as they increase their practical and theoretical skills. I love sharing my passion with others and am so grateful that I get to do this incredible job every single day.
As someone who had to practice incredibly hard to get where I am today, I know the importance of a good Singing Teacher. I’ve taken everything I have learned over the years and combined it into an approach that is friendly, effective and achievable. My aim is to help each student unlock their 'true voice' and sing with total freedom. I work on developing breath control, balance and core strength to help students improve their vocal range, strength, flexibility, expression and agility, and every lesson is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student.
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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Education and Experience
BMus Hons from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama
September 2001 - June 2005
These 4 years of study, at one of Europe's leading conservatoires, were an invaluable part of my musical and vocal development. The opportunity to learn from some of World's most respected and experienced musicians was a huge privilege, and much of their advice and expertise, now form the backbone of my own teaching method.
PGDip in Opera Studies from the Guildhall School of Music and Drams
September 2005 - June 2007
Spending 2 years on the Guildhall's prestigious Opera Course was a fantastic opportunity to develop my stagecraft and gather experience from some of the Europe's leading conductors and directors.
Singing Teacher (Private)
2003 - Present
One of the greatest ways to learn is to teach, and so for more than 20 years I have been teaching singing to people of all ages, from all walks of life, and with a wide range of musical tastes and aspirations.
For many years, my teaching practice was situated in central London, but I am now firmly based in the beautiful city of Canterbury.
Singing Teacher at the Kent School of Performing Arts
September 2014 - December 2019
During my time with KSPA, I taught singing to classes of up to 30 pupils with ages ranging from 6 to 18. I also gave individual singing lessons, wrote and directed shows, and conducted the KSPA family choir.
Singing Teacher at Pheonix Performing Arts
January 2014 - February 2020
My time with PPA began as the vocal coach on their production of Oliver. I then taught classes in vocal production and technique and helped students prepare material for auditions and performances.
Singing Teacher at the King's School in Canterbury
At King's, I teach individual singing lessons to children from ages 13 to 18. I focus on developing vocal technique and preparing repertoire for performance, grade examinations, and GCSE / A Level practicals.
September 2019 - Present