Students will learn vocal technique, exercises to work on improving their technique and acting skills to enhance their performance and build their character in the songs they choose. Each song will be staged and learners will learn about stage terminology (Upstage, stage left, right wing etc.). They will also be learning about the musical their chosen songs are from, when they were written, by whom etc. and of course, the plot. More advanced learners will learn about certain musical composers and different eras of musical theatre on Broadway and London's West End.

Lizzie has been teaching on Outschool since the pandemic and really enjoys the international outreach she acquires teaching LAMDA. Lizzie has just returned from playing the leading lady in the West End transfer production of Top Hat the musical which was on board the Queen Victoria sailing around the world. Lizzie is currently in the process of auditioning for musicals in London and likes to teach in between being in shows. 

Homework Offered
Homework will usually be to either start learning their new song, research the show their song is from or start answering their character questions (e.g. What is the location of this song?).
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
LAMDA Exams:
Depending on students' location, it is possible to take graded LAMDA exams in MT singing but there is never any pressure for a student to take an exam!

As you would expect, the grades get more challenging the higher you go (Grade 8 is the maximum). For a beginner wanting to enter their Grade 1 exam, students will be expected to perform 2 contrasting musical theatre songs and answer 2-3 questions about the character they are playing in each song.

I work with the students for as long as they need on exam repertoire until they feel 100% ready to take the exam. Taking graded exams gives a huge sense of achievement to students and marks a learner's ability and skill in their craft.

Non syllabus:
Students not wishing to take an exam will perform an informal assessment and I will provide a progress report for parents.
Grades Offered
By request of the learner or suggestion of the teacher but never a requirement to take a graded exam.