Naomi Di Cillo - Reading, Berkshire

Naomi Di Cillo, born in London in 1983, is a singer/actor and vocal coach from Reading who regularly gigs around the South of England in the Pink Floyd and Doors Tribute Band ‘Floydian Doors’.

A passionate singer from the age of six, Naomi grew up with an evident and deep desire to perform. Throughout her education singing was an integral part of life and she quickly developed an appetite for musical theatre, playing lead roles in Primary and Secondary school productions. At the age of 17 this fascination intensified and she auditioned for an Amateur Dramatics Society with whom she performed at The Hexagon Theatre Reading in musicals such as Half a Sixpence, Evita, Pirates of Penzance, Guys n Dolls and Calamity Jane.

In 2001 Naomi gained Foundation Training in Acting and Musical Theatre at Reading Theatre College (now Read Dance and Theatre College) and furthered her study in all Musical Theatre Disciplines. It was here that she was coached in singing and acting by working professionals Juliette Caton (certified master teacher in the ‘Estill Voice Training System and founder of SOTA) and Mathew Whitelock (actor and founder of Berzerk Productions). On completion of her course Naomi received L.A.M.D.A. Grade 8 with honours.

In 2007 Naomi had a desire to continue her studies in Performing Arts and was offered a place on a Higher National Diploma course at Thames Valley University.  Here, she perfected her vocal technique and style with the help of Charles Spicer (National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company). Naomi took to the stage in April 2008 taking a lead role in Courttia Newland‘s ‘B Is for Black’ which showcased at Southstreet Art’s Centre Reading.

Today Naomi works at a Secondary School in Reading and combines her passion for performing with a desire to work with young people.  In March 2010 Naomi founded and directed a ‘Glee style’ vocal group, where she taught the basics of vocal technique, arranged vocal parts, choreographed and mentored her students. She is currently a vocal/acting coach for the school’s summer musical ‘We Will Rock You’, due to showcase in July.

Naomi uses her vivacious character to encourage confidence and deliver fun informative sessions, whilst embedding practice of good vocal health and performance discipline.

Naomi has a full CRB disclosure, Public Liability Insurance and is a member of the Musicians Union.

Lessons can be delivered either at home or at Play Studio’s Milford Road Reading RG1 8LG

Lesson Equipment:

• Variety of microphones (Shure SM58 and/or Beta, EV7407) Radio mics available on request
• K&M mic stand
• Variety of CD players (Pioneer CDJ, Numark CDR)
• Variety of PA systems (Mackie, HK, Yorkville, JBL)
• K&M music stand
• Backing tracks
• Vocal exercise CDs

 

Recording Equipment:

• AKG C414 recording mic
• Apple iMac
• Logic Pro 9

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 Session Fee: £26.50 per hour