MY STORY

I was born in the UK to British and Irish parents, however I grew up in Western Australia, completing a Bachelor of Music and Post Graduate Diploma in Voice through the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). I studied with mezzo soprano Patricia Price, and grew to discover my own voice as an operatic tenor, as well as my love of teaching through the mentoring of younger university vocal students. 

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I initially established myself in Perth as a soloist in the thriving scene of musical theatre and rock opera productions. I became a member of the West Australian Opera Company who over 6 years encouraged and developed my early professional opera career as an ensemble member and as a featured soloist in over 20 operatic productions and countless concert opportunities. 

 

Fortunate enought to be a citizen of Europe and keen to develop my craft further afield whilst also reconnecting to my European roots I moved back to the UK in 2010. Although accepted on a scholarship at the Royal Northern College of Music, I  made a choice to pursue performing work and build connections with companies whilst studying voice with longterm friend and colleague British baritone William Allenby, as well as periods of study with Italian soprano Capucine Chiaudani, American Soprano Susan Roberts and most recently with German based coach Kaine Daniel Hayward, protegee of voice coach Jack Livigni at the Royal Opera House.

I have continued to perform professionally throughout the UK since my move with companies including Opera North, Holland Park Opera, Grange Park Opera and Dorset Opera, whilst continuing to expand on vocal and performance development through explorer larger roles with grass roots and UK touring companies.

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Recognizing the therapeutic and psychological importance of music, in 2017 I completed a masters in music therapy through the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol. This study had a profound impact on both my teaching, my performing and particularily my understanding of perfomance psychology.

I now balance performance commitments with a passion for sharing my learning about vocal technique, performance and stage craft through private voice coaching and a part time role as an associate lecturer at the University of Chichester.