April Amsterdam-Bunbury

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Creative and experienced Music & Drama Teacher, Singing Teacher and Performing Arts Practitioner with over a decade of professional experience in music, acting, spoken word and live performance. Experienced teaching children and young people from Early Years to age 16, with particular strengths in singing, vocal development, musical theatre, contemporary music, song writing and performance. Holder of a BMus in Popular Music, with additional training in Popular Music Practice, Vocal Technique and Music Practice/Performance. Passionate about helping young people develop confidence, creativity, communication and self-expression through the performing arts. KEY SKILLS Music & Singing: Vocal training | Contemporary music | Popular music | Musical theatre | Song writing | Performance | Microphone technique Drama & Performance: Acting | Characterisation | Spoken word | Storytelling | Stage presence | Audience engagement Teaching: Early Years–KS3 | Ages 5–16 | Group & ensemble work | Creative expression | Performance preparation | Confidence building