Tuition - Singing
We have three singing teachers working at the NMC.
Jenny Moore
JJenny began singing at the age of 13 in small music groups and school performances. After studying music at Newcastle College she sang in various bands in North East England and on cruise ships around the world - she has recently returned from a two-month cruise in the Caribbean. As well as her busy teaching schedule at the NMC and in local schools Jenny sings with local bands, specialising in function work.
Richard Judson BA (Hons)
Richard began singing at the age of 7 with his local church choir. He went on to sing with the National Youth Choir of Great Britain before completing a BA (Hons) in Communication Arts specialising in music at York St. John College. This was followed by a masters degree in vocal performance at The University of Newcastle. Richard performs regularly as a soloist with a wide ranging repertoire from classical to musical theatre to popular styles. As well as teaching at the NMC he works as a peripatetic singing teacher at two secondary schools and as a vocal coach and musical director with a number of theatre groups. He has experience of successfully preparing students for ABRSM and LCM exams and diplomas in classical singing and musical theatre. Past students have gone on to perform professionally and gain places at some of the countries leading theatre schools and universities.
Hannah Taylor B.Mus (Hons) PGCE
Since graduating from Newcastle College with a first class honours degree in Jazz, popular and Commercial Music in 2005, Hannah has built up a reputation as a successful vocal coach throughout the North East and regularly performs professionally in numerous jazz and function ensembles. More recently, Hannah completed a PGCE in Secondary Music Education to gain Qualified Teacher Status. Hannah also writes and performs original music locally and is a member of an all female acappella choir, The Smokin’ Sisters. She recently sat on the local judging panel for the 2009 Live and Unsigned national competition. She specialises in Pop, Jazz, Soul and Blues coaching.
