about petra raspel

MY EXPERIENCE

Singing

• Two decades experience as a performer of classical and contemporary music (e.g. Thomas Kirche Leipzig, Savoy Theater Düsseldorf)
• Female lead and support in Musical Theatre productions
• Shows, concerts and tours throughout Europe (UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Austria and Switzerland)
• Detailed artistic CV on request

Teaching/Coaching

• Owner of Singing Sense Singing Studio in Dumbarton (Greater Glasgow area/Scotland) (established in 2006)
• Associate Tutor for Vocal Performance for the BA (Hons) Applied Music course at the University of the Highlands and Islands
• Extensive teaching and coaching experience, special interests include vocal physiology, contemporary singing techniques, music & performance psychology, and life & career coaching for artists
• Experienced workshop leader

Writing

• Writer/published author: blogs, websites, magazines, e.g. Music Teacher Magazine, The Banter (recently shortlisted for the Scottish Magazine Awards)

MY EDUCATION

• Postgraduate Diploma (Ruhr-Universität Bochum): Musicology, Theatre Studies and Geography
  Diploma in Drama Education (specialism in voice use and training)
• Vocational certificate/award in Musical Theatre Performance (Stage School Hamburg) with Thomas Christ, Sven Niemeyer and Anja Launhardt
• Private vocal studies, courses and masterclasses, e.g. with Elke Dahn, Claudia Schill,  Claudia Duschner, Tom Burke and Gillyanne Kayes
• Psychology studies (University of the West of Scotland) and accredited Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring (Institute of Counselling)
• Professional development in: Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Feldenkrais, Alexander-Technique, Dalcroze Eurythmics, Estill Voice Training and Complete Vocal Technique