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Work History
Education
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Musical Theatre Credits
Concerts And Cabarets
Scholarships And Awards
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Masterclasses
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Milly Day-Collett

London

Summary

London-based singing teacher with an in-depth knowledge of vocal pedagogy and a diverse range of performance experience, including musical theatre, classical/opera, jazz, and pop/songwriting. She also plays the piano and the tenor saxophone. Milly has a Bachelor of Music in classical voice performance and is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Music. She is a dual citizen with the right to work in the U.K.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Vocal Tutor

Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
London
07.2025 - Current
  • I am a university lecturer on the 'Introduction to Vocals' short course, where I teach the fundamentals of contemporary singing to a large group of adults aged 16 and over.
  • We cover many aspects of contemporary singing, including vocal health, how to safely warm up and vocalise, vocal anatomy and technique, and performing/recording live vocals.
  • All participants receive masterclass style one-on-one sessions during class, where they have the chance to perform and receive feedback from myself and their peers.

Visiting Music Teacher (Singing)

The Tiffin Girls' School
London
09.2024 - Current
  • I teach a diverse range of students, aged 11-18, in 30-minute, one-on-one sessions during school hours.
  • My duties involve preparing students for a variety of exams and internal/external auditions, drama school auditions, corresponding with parents and teachers, and selecting appropriate repertoire for vocal technique.

Peripatetic Singing Teacher

The Elmgreen School
09.2023 - Current
  • I teach a wide range of students, aged 11 to 18, in 30-minute one-on-one sessions during school hours.
  • My duties involve preparing students for a variety of exams and internal/external auditions, drama school auditions, corresponding with parents and teachers, and selecting appropriate repertoire for vocal technique.
  • I also assist with school concerts and coach students for the school's musical.

Singing & Piano Teacher

SWS School of Music
London
08.2022 - Current
  • I teach individual singing, piano and music theory lessons to school-aged students and mature-aged students at a music academy in South-West London.
  • My role involves teaching thirty-minute to hourly one-on-one lessons at the center and occasionally at students' homes.
  • My duties involve preparing students for ABRSM and Rockschool exams, and selecting appropriate repertoire for developing vocal technique.

Education

Master of Arts - Musical Theatre

Royal Academy of Music
London
07.2022

Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music - Voice Teaching

Royal Academy of Music
London
06.2022

Bachelor of Music - Classical Voice

University of Melbourne
Melbourne
11.2020

Skills

  • Keyboard
  • Tenor saxophone
  • Vocal pedagogy
  • Music theory
  • Lesson planning
  • Repertoire selection
  • Music theory
  • Report writing
  • ICT
  • Organisation & preparation

Musical Theatre Credits

  • 03/24, Ann O'Neill/Irina Semailova, Fleming, Ian Fleming The Musical, The Cockpit Theatre, Rehearsed reading produced by Hungry Eyes Productions. Directed by Hakan Bjerking
  • 03/23, Gala, Trolls-Online (The Musical), The Cockpit Theatre, Directed by Marcus Fernando
  • 12/22, Chorus, Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends (TV), Sondheim Theatre, Televised by the BBC. Directed by Maria Friedman, Matthew Bourne & Stephen Mear
  • 11/22, Princess Orla/Elwin, Where Loyalty Lies (Workshop), Directed by Peter J. Lake
  • 07/22, Ensemble, High Society in Concert, West Green House Opera, Directed by John Lloyd Davies
  • 07/22, KT/Meg/Featured, Merrily We Roll Along, Royal Academy of Music, Directed by Bruce Guthrie
  • 05/22, Featured Ensemble, Everlasting Lily (Workshop), Royal Academy of Music, Directed by Lya Luca
  • 03/22, Ensemble, Maria Friedman and Friends - Legacy Concert, Menier Chocolate Factory, Directed by Maria Friedman
  • 02/22, Cinderella, The Baker's Wife & The Giant (Multi-role), Into the Woods, Royal Academy of Music, Directed by Shiv Rabheru
  • 12/21, Ensemble, Hello, Jerry!, Royal Academy of Music, Directed by Matt Ryan
  • 11/21, Rosie, Things I Know to Be True, Royal Academy of Music, Directed by Georgie Staight

Concerts And Cabarets

  • 03/24, Vocalist, The Taylor Swift Cabaret, New Wimbledon Theatre, Produced by Sad Girl Productions
  • 06/23, Vocalist, Speak Now (Other Versions), Seven Dials Playhouse, Produced by Sad Girl Productions
  • 05/23, Vocalist, Film Music Gala, Royal Albert Hall, With The Cantus Ensemble and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Conducted by Stephen Bell
  • 03/23, Vocalist, The Taylor Swift Cabaret, The Other Palace, Produced by Sad Girl Productions
  • 02/23, Vocalist, Here's to you Midnights, Seven Dials Playhouse, Produced by Sad Girl Productions
  • 11/22, Backing Vocalist, Beverley Knight and Alfie Boe (Private Function), The Rosewood Hotel, Conducted by Jae Alexander
  • 08/22, Vocalist, London Theatre Celebrates Harry Styles, The Cockpit Theatre, Produced by Jonna Haggland

Scholarships And Awards

  • 07/22, Full Entrance Scholarship, Royal Academy of Music
  • 12/19, Soprano Scholar, University of Melbourne
  • 12/19, Choral Scholarship, Queen's College Choir, University of Melbourne
  • 12/19, Academic Continuation Scholarship, Queen's College, University of Melbourne
  • 10/18, R.M. Eggleston Performing Arts Prize, University of Melbourne
  • 12/17, Runner-up-to-Dux of the HSC, MLC School, Sydney
  • 12/17, All-rounder Scholarship, MLC School, Sydney

Personal Information

Title: Singing Teacher

Masterclasses

  • 04/22, John Bucchino Masterclass, Royal Academy of Music
  • 02/22, Claude-Michel Schönberg Public Masterclass, Maria, 'One Hand, One Heart.' Ensemble, 'Tonight' (West Side Story), 'One Day More' & 'The People's Song' (Les Miserables), Royal Academy of Music
  • 02/22, Claude-Michel Schönberg Private Masterclass, Eponine, 'In My Life/A Heart Full of Love' (Les Miserables), Royal Academy of Music

Training And Qualifications

  • Master of Arts (Musical Theatre), Royal Academy of Music, 07/22, London, Graduated with distinction (90-100%)
  • Bachelor of Music (Classical Voice), University of Melbourne, 11/20, Melbourne, Graduated with First Class Honours
  • Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music (Voice Teaching), Royal Academy of Music, 06/22, London, The LRAM is a licence to teach music in the context of a principal-study discipline, reflecting practices in the state and public sectors and emphasising employability and relevance as key aims.

Timeline

Vocal Tutor

Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
07.2025 - Current

Visiting Music Teacher (Singing)

The Tiffin Girls' School
09.2024 - Current

Peripatetic Singing Teacher

The Elmgreen School
09.2023 - Current

Singing & Piano Teacher

SWS School of Music
08.2022 - Current

Master of Arts - Musical Theatre

Royal Academy of Music

Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music - Voice Teaching

Royal Academy of Music

Bachelor of Music - Classical Voice

University of Melbourne
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