Harriet Firth-Clark
Singer-songwriter And Vocal Coach
Summary
Creative Singer-Songwriter and Music Teacher accomplished in designing and implementing diverse music lessons for students aged 7 to adult. Dedicated and passionate professional with expertise in writing and composing music, performances and music videos. In-depth knowledge of instructional theories and practices and vocals as well as a basic understanding of piano and guitar.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Singer Songwriter
Self-employed
London
08.2019 - Current
- Trained and prepared voice, using various melodies and ranges such as soprano, tenor, alto and bass.
- Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
- Used piano, guitar and my understanding of poetic language to create melodies, lyrics and backings.
- Sang with creative ensembles and troupes for performances.
- Sang solo as part of solo performances.
- Collaborated with producers to fine-tune songs, releasing singles.
- Studied and trained in various vocal styles such as jazz, musical theatre, popular music, opera, rap, soul and blues.
Music Teacher
MTech Education
London
09.2022 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, beats, compositions and chords.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Coached students to compose and produce musically sound pieces to video inspiration.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to break down the production process into more easily digestible parts.
Vocal Coach
Self-employed
London
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Supported singers participating in auditions and live performances.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of singing such as breath control, vibrato, pitch control, belting, rasps and extending vocal range.
- Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding, using regular range and pitch tests.
- Taught performers of varying skill levels ways to improve overall range and vocal style.
Education
No Degree - Dramatic Arts
Tring Park School For Perfoming Arts
Tring, Hertfordshire, England 09.2016 -
Grade 7 - Disticntion - Music Theatre
University of West London
London England 04.2014 - 05.2014
Grade 7 Merit - Popular Music
University of West London
London, England 04.2014 - 05.2014
Skills
Rehearsals
Individual and group instruction
Learning enhancement
Assemble leadership
Proficient in vocals
Classroom management
Performance
Timeline
Music Teacher
MTech Education
09.2022 - Current
Singer Songwriter
Self-employed
08.2019 - Current
Vocal Coach
Self-employed
04.2017 - 03.2020
No Degree - Dramatic Arts
Tring Park School For Perfoming Arts
09.2016 -
Grade 7 - Disticntion - Music Theatre
University of West London
04.2014 - 05.2014
Grade 7 Merit - Popular Music
University of West London
04.2014 - 05.2014