Claire Willmer is a singing teacher offering singing and voice training to children and adults of all ages. Enquiries about lesson availaibility to [email protected]
Claire has been teaching private students for four years offering good foundations in vocal technique, performance technique and confidence. Claire teaches from her home studio and offers a comfortable and safe
environment where each student can feel confident and relaxed no matter their age or experience. Styles include Musical Theatre, Pop, Soft Rock, Country with experience in other genres (please enquire about your preferences). No matter what your goal is, whether you sing for the absolute fun of it or if you want to become a professional, Claire can offer all the support you need to improve your voice and have lots of fun in the meantime! Claire uses a range of researched techniques to come up with a healthy, balanced teaching style and is aware of the technical differences between styles - namely contemporary teaching and classical teaching which can make a big difference to sound and vocal health. Claire regularly researches technique, old and new, in order to come up with techniques that work easily in a working, performing environment. Claire is a professional singer and this helps her to explore techniques that are applicable and usable.
*Singing is not just for 'singers'. It's for everyone and does wonders for your confidence in public speaking, social situations and makes you feel wonderful!*
BIOGRAPHY
Claire began singing in an Accapella choir at 12 which went on to do a small tour of Germany which sparked her interested in the beauty of voice. After years of performing as a young girl - including solo performances for Tony Blair in 2000 and a song writing mentorship in 2002, she went on to train in a Performance Degree. There, Claire received 3 years of training in the Lessac method, taught by Katerina Moraitis, renowned course leader at Central School of Speech and Drama and The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). After graduating with a degree in Performance and then being a professional singer herself for a number of years, Claire began her career in vocal coaching after running a successful season of baby and toddler singing and music sessions with Tiny Mites. Claire then began teaching for children at Stagecoach Theatre Arts School in Darlington and Yarm where she still remains a loyal teacher; teaching three of their main schools (6-15yrs) , two of their Early Stages groups (3-6yrs), their Further Stages classes (15-18+yrs) and the Stagecoach Theatre Arts Regional Entertainers group, as well as being a Stagecoach Party Host. Claire is a professional singer and songwriter. facebook.com/clairestarcabaret
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