Jack

Originally hailing from the Ribble Valley in Lancashire I graduated my undergraduate BMus in Vocal Performance in July 2018, from The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. After progressing on to The David Seligman Opera School, under the tutelage of Donald Maxwell, I graduated in July 2020 with distinction in MA Advanced Operatic Performance.

I have had the pleasure of performing in masterclasses for a number of notable singing tutors and coaches including: Adrian Thompson, Susan Bullock, John Fisher, Michael Pollock, Ingrid Surgenor, Joseph Middleton and Simon Lepper.

I made his operatic debut in 2016, performing the role of Willi Graf in Welsh National Youth Opera’s critically acclaimed production of Kommilitonen! by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, directed by Polly Graham and conducted by Alice Farnham. In 2019 I returned to Welsh National Opera to make my company debut as ‘Second Prison Guard’ in Dead Man Walking by Jake Heggie which featured as part of WNO’s 2019 `Freedom` Season. For the last two years, I has been fortunate enough to join Maestro Carlo Rizzi and the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera for the annual RWCMD Winter Opera Gala where most recently, I joined fellow David Seligman Opera School alumni in celebrating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the college.

Professionally, I have had the pleasure of singing main roles with many notable companies, including Sinfonia Cymru and Welsh National Opera. Additionally, I appear regularly as a concert and oratorio soloist across the United Kingdom, and have featured in several recordings and live broadcasts for BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Wales.

Availability: Jack is available most weekdays and weekends. Please ensure that you give Jack at least 24 hours’ notice before cancelling the lesson, to allow him to schedule another pupil or adjust his schedule accordingly. Jack does, of course, understand that certain circumstances are unavoidable and will endeavour to re-schedule the lesson. However, failure to adhere to the 24 hours’ notice period, will result in the student being charged for the lesson in full.

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: I have been teaching singing, alongside my opera studies, since September 2016 – and can offer expertise in many different musical genres and styles, including classical, folk, musical theatre or more popular styles. I believe that a good basic technique is essential for paving the way to vocal success; however singing can also encourage vocal health, improve breathing and boost your confidence!