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I consider myself very lucky to have had a musical upbringing as there was never really any other option than to sing. My memory of my tiny primary school is choir rehearsals and my large state secondary school had the most wonderful music department with multiple choirs, concerts and a fantastic singing teacher.
I went on to spend five years training as a singer at two of the best performance institutions in Europe. However, on graduating I still didn't know my path. I loved to sing but 8 shows a night didn't appeal to me. We had often taught at Saturday schools throughout college and I got a job teaching singing at a school in central London. I loved spending all day working with the voice, inspiring others to sing. This lead me to learn more about the anatomy of the voice and how to teach this to my students in a fun, practical way. I trained classically (that was what suited my voice the best!) but from studying vocal anatomy, it has enabled me to sing in a variety of styles. We have one voice and we can use it in so many ways....it's fascinating! I still perform professionally but I'm fortunate that I can choose my own projects and I love the joy of singing to an audience.
Over the years, I was noticing many of my students lacking confidence, holding back and therefore causing extra tension, or thinking about the voice as just their vocal cords. So I really started to focus on the voice as a whole instrument. Yes, I teach vocal technique but our vocal cords are tiny muscles, and they need help from our whole body! Not only that, but our mind plays a huge part in our ability to vocalise with freedom and ease. Every voice is individual and my approach to teaching each student is different. However, I believe a holistic approach has great results and enables a singer to find their true, unique voice.
EXPERIENCE
TRAINING
First Class BMus (Hons) in Music: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Vocal & Operatic Department, 2010
Master of Arts: Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Musical Theatre Performance, 2011
Estill Levels I&II: Voice Your Potential, 2018
Certified Yoga Teacher, 500 Hour: The Kaivalya Yoga Method, 2019
Certified Vocal Health First Aider: Vocal Health Education, 2020
Vocal Yoga Teacher Training: Heather Lyle, 2022
PERFORMING
Jazz & Cabaret Soloist Gigs Include:
Natural History Museum, Shelsley Walsh Nostalgia Weekend, Pressure the Play, Ambassadors, Assembly Fest (Headline) Edinburgh Fringe, Sandhurst Military Academy, Conway Hall, Neverworld Festival, Oslo Cosmopolite, Berlin Ballhaus, The Shaw Theatre London, Espace K Strasbourg, Q77 Turin, Prague Theatre Royal, Hoxton Hall, Bush Hall, Dingwalls Camden, Barefoot Festival
Rosie has also been interviewed for Vintage Life Magazine and raised £1750 for Brake with the release of her Christmas CD, 'A Rose-Tinted Christmas'.
She has performed with professional choirs (soloist and soprano), in operas, musicals and straight plays, and you might spot her in the odd TV advert.
Rosie is also experienced in the recording studio and frequently works with new composers recording session vocals.
TEACHING
Current Work:
Bird College (Conservatoire for Dance & Musical Theatre) , Vocal coaching on the degree, diploma and foundation courses
Lewes Old Grammar School, Singing Teacher & Choir Director
Workshops for companies inc:
The Sing Space, BIMM, Creative Collective Initiative, Scenaria Studios, TU Operatic Society, Stagecoach Brighton, Nashville Voice Studio
Previous Work:
* West Sussex Music, Leader for Singing Projects and Sing Teacher *Perform, Performing Arts Teacher and Drama Workshop Leader *Portland Place School, Singing Teacher *Gatehouse School, Singing Teacher *Aelfa Academy of Theatre Arts, Group Singing Teacher *Popchoir, Choir Director *Jigsaw Performing Arts, Singing, Drama and Dance Teacher
ROSIE SECKER, BMus (Hons), MA
Rosie trained in the vocal and operatic department at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, graduating with a First Class BMus (Hons). She went on to pursue a Master of Arts at the prestigious Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. As a performer, Rosie has worked in opera, musical theatre, choral, film and is currently a sought after jazz vocalist.
Rosie is passionate about music education and has worked with children and adults in state, private and higher education. Rosie believes in nurturing a free and healthy voice, whilst finding expression and emotion through song. Trained in Estill Vocal Technique, Rosie ensures students have a technical understanding of how their voice works.
Rosie is a certified 500hr Yoga Teacher. Rosie now specialises in Yoga for Singers, using movement and yoga to free up the voice. In addition to working with organisations and singers all over the world, Rosie runs her own group classes where you can explore this further.
Rosie currently holds teaching posts at Bird College (teaching on the Diploma and Degree Musical Theatre course) and teaches individual lessons and leads two choirs at LOGS.
