AJ is a versatile musician and educator who graduated with a BMus (Hons) in Vocal Studies from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. A passionate multi-instrumentalist, AJ combines her classical training with a love for diverse styles, including jazz, folk, musical theatre, and light classical. After graduating, she was fortunate enough to work with many top musicians and performers, primarily in cabaret-style shows, gaining a wealth of experience.
AJ has been teaching for over 20 years, 10 of those have been working with Bucks Music Trust and a local independent performing arts school, both individually and in groups. Her students have gone on to train at prestigious drama schools and build successful careers in various areas of the music industry.
Primarily working with children and young adults, AJ is passionate about fostering growth and confidence through her teaching. Within her lessons, she goes beyond technical training, focusing on helping her students develop self-expression and build confidence, both on stage and in their everyday lives.
AJ has also worked extensively as a Musical Director and Assistant Musical Director on numerous local youth and adult productions, many of which have earned national awards. Her previous inspiring experiences drive her to pass on the skills she has been gifted, striving to lead, inspire, and bring out the best in performers of all ages. Her passion lies in nurturing talent and hopes her holistic approach inspires and helps individuals discover their potential, both as artists and as confident individuals.
AJ is a dedicated singing and vocal coach who continuously seeks to expand her knowledge and refine her teaching. In 2021, she trained as a Vocal Balance singing teacher, a journey that revitalized her teaching approach and deepened her passion for vocal pedagogy. She now works with a diverse range of clients, from industry professionals and students at esteemed institutions like LAMDA to individuals who sing purely for enjoyment.
In 2024, AJ became an Associate Lecturer and module leader in singing technique & applied voice for the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre program at Bucks New University. Committed to professional growth, she has recently become a certified Vocal Health First Aider, completed an Accents and Phonetics course with the Voice Study Centre, and is pursuing a Certificate of Music Educators (ABRSM). With additional courses planned, AJ continues to enhance her skills to provide the highest quality training for her students.
AJ earned her Accents and Phonetics certificate with Louisa Morgan and Joseph Griffiths-Bloor in 2024!
See what AJ said about the course:
"Very well presented by Joseph and Louisa, obviously very knowledgeable but also willing to learn from other participants experiences, which I find, always makes learning more engaging as those tangents can open up some interesting paths to explore."