Meet our tutors
Camilla Seale
Camilla read English at Girton College, Cambridge University (choral scholar, and received a first), focusing in particular on American literature, Vladimir Nabokov’s early novels, and Dylan Thomas’ poetry. She also obtained an MSc degree from London School of Economics studying Inequalities and Social Science (1st Class). Camilla has an album, Six-part group- Angelis, managed by Simon Cowell through Sony BMG, awarded the BPI Platinum album award for over 400,000 sales, TV, and radio appearances (Classic FM, Blue Peter, Loose Women). Currently, Camilla is focusing on classical singing, making shows that mash-up Renaissance music and drama, as well as online teaching for English, voice, and musical theatre.
Camilla's mentoring experience has been focused on teaching English to non-native speakers in Germany and English language, literature in the UK from 11+ to A-level, as well as on-line English, musical theatre classes in Asia countries such as Taiwan and China. In addition, she's lead supervisions with first-year undergraduates in practical criticism of literature at Cambridge. She is also an experienced 11+ interviewer for children coming up to senior school in the UK.
Through her unique teaching style: analyzing, logically constructing ideas with different directions in various topics. All her classes not only train children to dissect and solve complex tasks independently but inspire a growth mindset and empower confidence which is a vital element for any success.
Sam Rayner
Sam is a theatre-maker and movement director. He trained at l’École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq and read English at Cambridge University
His work has been described as ‘fluid’ (British Theatre), ‘innovative’ (the Prickle), ‘fearless’ (the List), and ‘intensely funny’ (the Guardian). He uses a highly collaborative approach to create work for solo-performers, small and large ensembles. His practice weaves comedy with tragedy, often in interdisciplinary performances.
Sam's work as a theatre director also equipped him to have an innovative and versatile teacher. He has advanced experience in English education, theatre-making, and project facilitation in global settings. Attentive to students' unique needs, drawing on diverse professional experience to design bespoke classes and workshops.
His mentoring experiences including learning English literature and ESOL for international students, as well as providing supplementary classes in theatre studies and English literature from 11+ to undergraduate level. Supervised students in the completion of four first-class undergraduate dissertations.
Sam's English online lessons currently are focusing on essential skillsets ie. critical thinking, debate, and public speaking. All classes are committed to empowering students to develop distinctive skills by blending goal-focused activities with enriching discussions.
Voice coach
Elspeth Piggott
Elspeth is a professional choral singer- she sings with these groups;
i Fagiolini, Polyphony, The Marian Consort, Musica Secreta, Philharmonia Voices, Britten Sinfonia Voices, and more. Elspeth has a bachelor's degree in music from the University of York, as well as Grade 8 in voice.
She taught with National Youth Choirs of Great Britain, age range 14-18yrs, as well as choristers ages 7-14yrs at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford.
Currently, Elspeth teaches on-line/off-line for 1-on-1 voice lessons and music theory (1-on-1 or small group) up to ABRSM Grade 6. She also teaches opera, sing-along (non-grading), and bassoon.
Click the above video's link to see Elspeth's brief introduction and performance video.
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