Mairi Armstrong
DRSAM, Glasgow in Teaching Singing and Performance
Advanced Studies Certificate, Guildhall School of Music
and Drama, London
Find
your voice
Everyone who can speak can sing! Singing is an enjoyable activity that
gives you a sense of achievement and can boost your confidence and self
esteem.
I am a qualified singing teacher, with many years' experience of vocal tuition and performance. I teach in two schools in North London, Palmers Green School for Girls and St Mary's, Hendon. I also give tuition on a one to one basis, in small workshops and in vocal groups. There are currently vacancies for more one to one students.
Each year we aim to have one large concert for friends and family. So if you would like to perform, you can have something to aim for and show what you've achieved.
Your voice is your own unique instrument and I can help you to develop and make the most of it. Every lesson is structured to suit individual needs, and you should start to notice an improvement – and gain in confidence – almost immediately. Of course practice is important, and the more you do the faster you will progress.
Individual tuition
Individual lessons are generally for one hour. Lessons are structured
to meet each student's needs and usually include elements such as posture
and breathing, vocal exercises, performance and interpretation of songs.
I teach all styles, including popular music, jazz, classical and opera.
You can focus on a particular area, or try a range of styles.
If you are more serious about taking singing exams,
training towards entrance to Music Colleges etc, I can work with you on
Associate Board Exams and coach in Audition Techniques. The minimum age
to start studying with me is 15.
Workshops
Workshops for about six to eight students are held on a Saturday afternoon,
approximately every 4-6 weeks, from 1.00-5.00 pm. Students usually sing
two or three songs that they are working on.
Are you a star in waiting?
Come and find out what you can do to make the most of your singing voice.
Who knows – you may be the next Callas or Pavarotti, Alicia
Keys or Frank Sinatra. Or maybe you are the next star in your own right.
If you would like to arrange tuition, or for more information, email mairiarmstrong@sky.com with your details and I'll get back to you, or call me on 020 8343 9228.
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Mairi-o-nettes Singing Group
The
Mairi-o-nettes Singing Group is informal and friendly, and you do not
need previous experience or the ability to read music.
If you would like to join the Mairi-o-nettes, just turn
up at Weston Park Primary School, Denton Road, Crouch End, London N8 and
head for the main hall. We rehearse from 7.30 to 9.00pm every Tuesday
evening during term time. The Autumn term starts on 8 September 2009 and
runs until mid-December, with a one week break for half term. The cost
for the term is £78 or you can pay weekly at £8 per session.
Charity concert
The next charity concert will take place at the Arts Depot Pentland
Theatre in North Finchley, London N12 on Saturday 30 January 2010 at 7.30pm,
in aid of Crohn's Disease and suicide prevention charities. Tickets are
priced at £10.00 and will be available from the box office. As always,
variety is the key and the concert will include singers (this time accompanied
by a chamber orchestra), jazz from Rebus, the Mairi-o-nettes and more!
Our last charity concert 'Rick's Place', took place in January 2008 at the Arts Depot. The Mairi-o-nettes, singing students, The Grateful Dads Band, Suburban Sax, Jamie Telford and Bill Telfer, Simon Miles and Mairi's singing students from Palmers Green High School performed to a full house and helped to raise £2,000 for Help the Aged. Thanks to accompanist Richard Hetherington, the make-up artists from Barnet College and everyone else who helped with the concert. It was great fun - watch out for the next one!
Recent performances
In May 2008 the Mairi-o-nettes once again took part in the
Weston Park School spring fair, where we enjoyed performing for the local
community. This was a fun afternoon, in aid of school funds.
In November 2006 we held a fundraising concert in aid of Children in Need.
The concert was a huge success
and enjoyed by all, as well as raising the magnificent sum of £1,400
for Children in Need. At our first concert, in
July 2005, the Mairi-o-nettes and guests presented An Enchanted Evening.
The concert was a great success and raised funds to buy a computer and
software for the Weston
Park Primary School music department.
At Christmas the Mairi-o-nettes sang again at the annual Christmas lunch for elderly people, organised by the church of St-Peter-in-Chains, Crouch End. We have also entertained clients and carers at St Ann's Hospital in Haringey on several occasions.
There's
lots to look forward to, so come along and join in!
If you would like to join the group, or for more information, call Mairi
on 020 8343 9228 or email mairiarmstrong@sky.com
