Celia McGoldrick - Fallowfield, Manchester

Originally from Northern Ireland Celia began studying music and performing from the age of eight. Celia is a classical trained musician gaining classical LCM grade eight singing, violin and piano by the age of 17. She continued her studies at the University of Manchester where she had vocal lessons with Honor Shepherd at the RNCM for three years. In 2005 she was awarded a 2:1 MusB (Hons) Degree, majoring in Vocal Performance and Contemporary Composition.

Celia works as a vocal/drama coach and musical director for several educational institutions including Mainstream Theatre Arts, Sing Up and Starlight Performing Arts Academy. She also teaches part-time as a specialist subject singing lecturer in the performing arts department at The Manchester College. Alongside her teaching she has directed the music for a number of Musicals for the performing arts department including: Chicago, Grease, Little Shop of Horrors, Threepenny Opera and Oh What a lovely war. Celia began work with Sing Up this year which is a National Singing Programme that aims to encourage more singing in primary school children. She worked with three primary schools in Bolton training teachers to teach singing in their schools. She thoroughly enjoyed seeing new up and coming talent, judging talent competitions Live and Unsigned, Idol 2008 and Festival4stars. Celia also sings and plays the violin in band Mizuki’s Ashes. They perform regularly in and around Manchester.

Although Celia is trained in Classical and Operatic singing, she enjoys teaching all genres of music. She has a great passion for musical theatre, acoustic and jazz music and enjoys helping pupils to develop their confidence, performance skills and technique. She teaches singing for all ages and abilities catering each individuals needs. She welcomes students who just want to learn for fun or for those who are serious about performing.

 

Qualifications

2008-2010- PGCE- Huddersfield University

2008- Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector- City & Guilds

2005- BMus (Hons) Degree in Music from Manchester University

2001- Grade 8 Distinctions in Singing, Piano and Violin- London College of Music

Exam Tuition

ABRSM/London College of Music- Classical Music Grades/Theory

Rock School Grades

LCM- Musical Theatre Grades

LCM- Popular Music Grades

Equipment

Yamaha Digital Piano (to sing exercises and for accompaniment)

Computer and printer/photocopier/scanner (play backing tracks, print lyrics)

CD player (backing tracks)

Sheet music

Fender electro acoustic guitar for any budding singer songwriters

Zoom H2 Handy recorder (recording sessions)

Music stand

Price guide

Prices include all handouts & CD's.

Lessons must be paid for in advance using paypal or at the beginning of each session by cash or cheque.

 

You can take advantage of these advance booking options by clicking on the amounts below:

 Testimonials

'I had approximately a year of singing lessons with Celia and enjoyed every minute, since learning how to breathe correctly and learning the correct posture in which to stand to get the most out of my voice, I have noticed a huge difference. Every lesson was very informative as well as fun and enjoyable. The biggest difference for me from having lessons, is that my confidence has shot up!!!!' Jennifer Waddington

“The great thing about lessons with Celia is that she has a wealth of experience across a range of singing and performance styles, and uses this to tailor her lessons to the needs of each student. Since starting lessons with Celia I’ve noticed a real improvement in my singing technique, and – more importantly for me – she has also helped me to have so much more confidence in performing. Which means not only am I singing better, but I’m loving it even more!” Claire, Manchester

 Session Fee: £25 per hour at her home studio