If you’re looking for a cookie-cutter teacher/mentor that wants to stay in the lines and follow a bland formal structure, then you’re in the wrong place. I am a multifaceted creative person with a unique blend of identities that I bring into my work. To gain just a brief snapshot of the type of person I am, here are some key facts about me:
Queer
Non-Binary/Agender/Neurogender
Autistic
ADHD-er
Disabled
Anti-racist
Passionate about accessibility
Intersectional feminist
Polyamorous Relationship Anarchist
Honesty
Cat owner
Lifelong student
Musical theatre lover
Personal growth
Therapy advocate
Night owl
Communication
Fat Liberation
Covid Informed
My Ethos
I’m a huge believer in making your own future, however I also know how many privileges I have had in my life which have allowed me to get to where I am now. I want to give back to those who were given a different start in life, and help put more people on the path to living their dream.
I do my best to offer opportunities to anyone who wants them, in whatever way I can, which is why I have such a wide range of options for working with me.
I’m also hugely passionate about intersectionality, being a member of a number of marginalised groups myself, and am constantly working to be a better version of myself.
I try to lift up the voices of those who speak on things I do not, and cannot, fully understand whilst also sharing my own experiences as a queer, disabled, self employed person to help myself and others make sense of ourselves and the world we live in.
I’m a totally outside of the box, fun, energetic, encouraging individual who aims to empower others through the work I do, and live a completely authentic life, being true to myself.
My Teaching Experience
I’ve been a private voice teacher for 15+ years, teaching people from 7 to 70 years old, with varying singing experience and goals, across a wide range of musical genres.
I have developed a unique and personal style in the way I teach, which allows me to give so much more than just knowledge of the voice to my students. I provide space in my lessons for my students to open up, and discover more about themselves, as well as their voices. Through this, I have found myself mentoring a number of my students, helping them with not only their vocal development, but also with career pathway ideas and guidance, life skills and personal growth too.
I’m qualified as an Arts Award Advisor to deliver Bronze, Silver, and Gold Arts Awards. I run my own performing arts company for which I have produced & directed scripted plays & musicals, devised & improvised shows, and original films.
I’ve worked in schools teaching curriculum music, beginner guitar & recorder, peripatetic singing, and run a brass ensemble. I’ve led multiple choirs, written scripts of both original work and adaptations of popular stories, planned & run musical theatre summer schools & a variety of performing arts workshops including singing, voice work for acting, dance, and physical theatre.
I’ve taught one to one tap and modern dance lessons, been the musical director for amateur drama groups, and choreographed & led dances for hundreds of children for city wide events. I’ve created a number of specialist music programmes for all ages, which have been run in care homes, education establishments, and community spaces both in-person and online.
I’ve worked with people of all ages who are neurodivergent, have physical disabilities or/and learning difficulties in both group and one-to-one settings.
Work with Me
Like the sound of who I am and what I do? You can get in touch with me now, by emailing hello@nonbinarycreative.com, or WhatsApp/text me on 07584662225.