After graduating from the Royal Academy of Music with a Postgraduate Diploma in Musical Theatre and Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music in Singing Teaching, Charlie-Jade spent time performing across both the musical theatre and opera platforms, whilst building her career as a singing teacher. Ten years on, this is now where her career is most prevalent. Having held teaching positions initially at Emil Dale Academy, Laine Theatre Arts and Mountview, she is now Associate Professor of Singing at LAMDA, where she leads on Vocal Health, is on the Technical Singing faculty at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and Arts Ed, and runs a busy private studio for professional artists at The Practice.
Her research across health and psychology means that approach to teaching singing involves the whole performer, not just the voice. Using a collaborative and evidence-based approach, alongside her knowledge across physiology, psychology and experience of combining emotional and musical instinct with technique, she works with each individual to encourage vocal development, harnesses a clients’ unique sound, and ensures that no matter the genre, they are singing healthily and efficiently.
In addition to her PhD research in Performing Arts Health, she graduated with Distinction in her MSc Performance Science from the Royal College of Music with research across Health Experiences and Perceptions in Drama School Training, and research into the impact of Stress in Psychogenic Voice Disorders. She regularly collaborates with specialist clinicians (some of which can be found in The Practice Directory) and undertakes clinic observations in a leading NHS Voice Clinic. She is an Associate of The Royal Society of Medicine and member of the British Voice Association and Healthy Conservatoires Network.
Singing is not a one size fits all, and you may wish to know that lessons are not taught according to one particular pedagogical approach, but combine knowledge and understanding of a variety of approaches across vocal pedagogy as well as physiology and psychology to deliver bespoke training for each individual.
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SINGING LESSONS
AT THE PRACTICE
INDUSTRY RECOMMENDATIONS
CLIENT DESTINATIONS
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“I had previously worked with Charlie-Jade in a show and sought her help after I came out of a rock heavy musical theatre contract and was feeling rather blocked in my versatility and range, along with having natural voice changes. I was at an unsteady place with my voice and Charlie helped me start on the right path in rediscovering and eventually freeing up my voice and range in different styles. Always positive and knowledgable, Charlie was able to identify my blocks very quickly and helped me understand my voice and gain confidence back”
Sister Act UK Tour
Michalis Antoniou
“I sought singing lessons with Charlie-Jade after graduating drama school and needing a teacher who could help guide me alongside auditioning. She has helped me enormously with my vocal technique which she explains with clarity, always ensuring you are vocally safe and healthy. Charlie-Jade has a full understanding of many musical styles and always approaches her teaching with patience and positivity. I highly recommend taking lessons with her.”
Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Samantha Lea Stewart
“Charlie-Jade taught me through my BA Actor Musicianship at Mountview. Her personal approach to teaching meant that she not only helped me to enhance my existing skills, but also pushed me to explore genres and styles that I was less familiar with. Her expertise in vocal technique quickly expanded my range and overall ability, and her industry advice has been invaluable to my career development.”
Maestro, Choir of Man
Gustav Melbardis
“I have been taught by Charlie-Jade for over three years including throughout my training, and she has given me so much confidence in myself and my vocal abilities. Our lessons are fun and uplifting, and Charlie always makes sure each lesson is catered to me specifically so I come away having grown as a singer after every lesson. I highly recommend having lessons with Charlie-Jade, my training wouldn’t have been the same without her! The best training! :):
Beetlejuice The Musical, Norwegian Viva
Megan Lea
“I trust Charlie-Jade whole heartedly with vocal guidance. She is a warm and supportive teacher, with an abundance of knowledge and experience, and a desire to keep learning. Charlie-Jade takes into account the mind-body connection, and I always come away from a lesson smiling. Whether you’re looking for support in vocal technique, audition/performance preparation, or nurturing your relationship with your voice, I highly recommend Charlie-Jade.”
A Little Night Music, Opera North; The Phantom of the Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre
Corinne Cowling
“Charlie-Jade is the most amazing singing teacher! From my first lesson with her I felt like she really understood me as an artist, and her incredible depth of industry knowledge has helped me to build an audition repertoire that is perfectly suited to my castability. I have thoroughly enjoyed every single lesson over the past year, where both my singing technique and confidence have grown massively.”
Hairspray, Royal Caribbean International
Olivia Fryer
“Charlie-Jade has taught me for three years now. Since then, my voice has developed in ways I never thought were possible. Her approach to singing is so holistic, teaching technique in a wide range of styles and genres within musical theatre, preparing you for anything the industry could throw at you. Above all else, she is an absolute joy to work with, and no matter what kind of week I was having, I always knew I’d come away from our lessons in a great mood.”
Singer, Actor & Musician
Conor Mathers
“Charlie-Jade is one of the best singing teachers I have had. From the first lesson she made me feel so comfortable. She has not only helped me with my technique but has also helped me massively with my repertoire choices. I can always go to Charlie-Jade before auditions if I need that extra help or guidance. I can’t recommend her and her amazing knowledge enough. Thank you, Charlie :)”
Lead Vocalist, Royal Caribbean International
Danielle Cooke
FAQs
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Lessons Mon-Fri take place at Dance Attic Studios, Fulham Broadway and lessons on a Saturday at in Richmond Upon Thames.
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Frequently is always best however this isn’t always possible for a variety of reasons. All I ask is that if you are a new student you have lessons weekly or bi-weekly for your first 5/6 lessons. This is so that we can get a solid foundation of working together and you are able to see development. After this point, every 3-4 weeks can be beneficial to maintain.
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Due to high demand, lessons cancelled without 24 hours notice will still be charged.
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I teach performers working professionally across all ages.
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I am hugely experienced working with nervous and anxious singers having spent part of my MSc researching Perfectionism and Performance Anxiety and how to help these traits.
QUALIFICATIONS
PhD Candidate - Royal College of Music
MSc Performance Science (Distinction) - Royal College of Music
Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music (Distinction) - Singing Teaching for Musical Theatre
Postgraduate Diploma Musical Theatre Performance (Distinction) - Royal Academy of Music
Certificate in Performance Coaching - British Psychological Society
CONFERENCES AND CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Continued ENT Voice Clinic Observations - Leading ENT Consultant & NHS SLT
Endoscopic Interpretation - Carrie Obert SLT, Get Vocal Now
Fundamental Anatomy - Level 4 Cert HE Accredited, Vocal Health Education
The Effect of Body Alignment on Voice Production - Voice Study Centre
Belting: The Science and Art - Jeanie LoVetri
An Introduction to Somatic Voicework - Jeanie LoVetri
Voice Clinic Forum: Multidisciplinary Management of Functional Voice Disorders - British Voice Association
A Charter for Health in Performing Arts Education - Healthy Conservatoires Network
Feldenkrais In The Voice Studio – Voice Study Centre
Breathing & Support with Dr. Ron Morris - Voice Study Centre
Janice Chapman: Honing Your Pedagogical Skills - Voice Study Centre
Vocal Habilitation Practitioner - Module 1 - Vocal Health Education
Vocal Health First Aid - Vocal Health Education
Be Mindful - NHS Mindfulness Course
Estill Level 1 & 2 - The Voice Explained
Estill For Singing Teachers - The Voice Explained