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I have over twenty years of teaching and industry experience, specialising in musical theatre with a background as a triple threat performer. My passion lies in vocal health and voice pedagogy, which allows me to bring a holistic approach to my lessons and coaching. I love helping students unlock their full potential while maintaining vocal wellbeing. Throughout my career, I've worked as a singing teacher, vocal coach, musical director, and lecturer, continually expanding my skills and knowledge. I've had the privilege of performing internationally and directing award-winning choirs, and I’m committed to nurturing talent and fostering a positive learning environment.…I have over twenty years of teaching and industry experience, specialising in musical theatre with a background as a triple threat performer. My passion lies in vocal health and voice pedagogy, which allows me to bring a holistic approach to my lessons and coaching. I love helping students unlock their full potential while maintaining vocal wellbeing. Throughout my career, I've worked as a singing teacher, vocal coach, musical director, and lecturer, continually expanding my skills and knowledge. I've had the privilege of performing internationally and directing award-winning choirs, and I’m committed to nurturing talent and fostering a positive learning environment.

Catherine Kimmance

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I have over twenty years of teaching and industry experience, specialising in musical theatre with a background as a triple threat performer. My passion lies in vocal health and voice pedagogy, which allows me to bring a holistic approach to my lessons and coaching. I love helping students unlock their full potential while maintaining vocal wellbeing. Throughout my career, I've worked as a singing teacher, vocal coach, musical director, and lecturer, continually expanding my skills and knowledge. I've had the privilege of performing internationally and directing award-winning choirs, and I’m committed to nurturing talent and fostering a positive learning environment.…I have over twenty years of teaching and industry experience, specialising in musical theatre with a background as a triple threat performer. My passion lies in vocal health and voice pedagogy, which allows me to bring a holistic approach to my lessons and coaching. I love helping students unlock their full potential while maintaining vocal wellbeing. Throughout my career, I've worked as a singing teacher, vocal coach, musical director, and lecturer, continually expanding my skills and knowledge. I've had the privilege of performing internationally and directing award-winning choirs, and I’m committed to nurturing talent and fostering a positive learning environment.

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I have over twenty years of teaching and industry experience, specialising in musical theatre with a background as a triple threat performer. My passion lies in vocal health and voice pedagogy, which allows me to bring a holistic approach to my lessons and coaching. I love helping students unlock their full potential while maintaining vocal wellbeing.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked as a singing teacher, vocal coach, musical director, and lecturer, continually expanding my skills and knowledge. I’ve had the privilege of performing internationally and directing award-winning choirs, and I’m committed to nurturing talent and fostering a positive learning environment.

Skills

Vocal

Music Video

Experience Level

Vocal

Expert

Music Video

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Singing, Musical Director, Singing/Voice Teacher at Liverpool Theatre School (CDMT accredited school)

March 1, 2024 - Present

Deliver singing and voice lessons for L6 Trinity Diploma Musical Theatre/Dance courses. Create theatre school handbook content, course reviews, assessment design, and devise termly schemes of work. Mark assessments for L6 Trinity Diploma and Pearson BTEC Musical Theatre. Plan and organise 1-2-1 timetables for visiting tutors. Serve as Musical Director for agency showcases, in-house performances, integrated performances, and end of year show.

Musicianship and Vocal Development Tutor, Children’s Choir assistant at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

October 1, 2024 - Present

Lead sectional rehearsals, teach sight singing and musicianship skills, deliver vocal development sessions, and assess and audition RLP youth company members.

Principal at Catherine Victoria Academy

September 1, 2017 - Present

Teach 1-2-1 lessons in singing, piano, music theory. Organise charity concerts for student performance experience. Deliver examination pathways for ABRSM and LCM exam boards. Manage website and social media.

Essentials' accredited CPD teacher training course leader at Association of the Teachers of Singing

October 1, 2024 - Present

Deliver online teacher training courses and contribute to course content.

Lecturer of Vocal Studies, Assessor, Musical Director at LMA University

August 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025

Deliver vocal exercises (including Estill Voice Training), vocal health education, ensemble work (arranging and directing), song analysis, music theory in relation to musical theatre, show & agency showcase preparation, repertoire folder creation through musical theatre history, and supervise academic support for assessments.

Freelance private & peripatetic singing and piano teacher at Various Schools including Scarisbrick Hall School, Hutton Grammar School, Ormskirk School, KGV sixth form college, and Bishop Rawstorne Academy

April 30, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Prepare students for A-level, BTEC & GCSE Music performances. Lead ABRSM Grade 5 Theory course. Accompany concerts and examinations. Deliver examination pathways for ABRSM Singing/Piano/Music Theory and LCM Musical Theatre/Popular Vocals. Students have won many awards at local music festivals.

Freelance choir director at Self-employed

January 1, 2007 - Present

Direct award-winning youth choirs aged 7-25. Deliver and arrange pop, musical theatre and classical singing pieces. Notable performances include ITV Granada Reports, Disneyland Paris, Voice In A Million at O2 Arena, Netball World Cup Opening Ceremony (SKY SPORTS TV), Liverpool International Music Festival, Smooth FM, and winners of Carols on the Cobbles. National Entertainment Award Winners for Best Choir.