Teaching
Classroom Teaching
In 2014, Jennifer proudly graduated from Middlesex University with a Primary PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education) including a mathematics specialism. After completing her induction year with outstanding performance while teaching in Year 4 at Hook-with-Warsash CE Academy, she is now a fully qualified teacher.
“EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS”
Throughout her training, Jennifer not only looked in depth at the pedagogy behind teaching, but linked theory to practice by gaining experience in many schools across London and the South of England. This exposure has given her a widespread understanding of teaching and an appreciation for the multitude of differences we all have which effect how we learn. Throughout her induction year at Hook-with-Warsash CE Academy, Jennifer attended numerous teacher development courses and the expertise she has refined through both study and practice will continue to flourish in all her future teaching endeavors.
“JENNIFER IS A HARDWORKING, ENTHUSIASTIC AND ORGANISED TEACHER”
Music Teaching
Jennifer's BMus degree from the Guildhall School of Music (Jazz and Classical Voice) coupled with her Primary PGCE from Middlesex University, plus many years experience, thoroughly qualifies her to offer a wide range of skills as a teacher, both in one-to-one and group situations.
Private Singing Lessons
Lessons are custom made to suit the individual, whatever age or ability. Any genre can be incorporated - from jazz, pop, soul, funk and gospel to classical and musical theatre.
SKILLS OFFERED:
• Audition/exam/show preparation and coaching (grades 1-8 ABRSM/Trinity/Guildhall
• Vocal technique
• Melodic and lyrical interpretation
• Performance techniques
• Vocal improvisation
• Songwriting (both music and lyrics)
• Microphone technique (both studio recording and live)
Lessons take place either online or from a home teaching studio in Little Gaddesden, Berkhamsted and can be 30 or 60 minute sessions.
If you are interested in taking lessons, please email jenniferwilliamsmusic@gmail.com or call +44 7972 054970.
“A LOVELY, INTERESTED RAPPORT WITH HER PUPILS”
Choir Leading
Jennifer is passionate about choral singing and has much experience leading choirs. Some of her roles have included leading specialist choral workshops in schools around London and The South of England and working for companies such as Stagecoach, alongside the projects detailed below. For a full breakdown, download Jennifer’s Teaching CV. Jennifer also has an abundance of professional experience in choral singing as you can view on her Performance CV.
WORK WITH ME
If you have a choir project and would like to work with me, I would love to hear from you and discuss how I can help! I am available for regular choir-leading work or if you want to give your choir a boost, you can get in touch to find out more about my specialist workshops. Don't hesitate to email jenniferwilliamsmusic@gmail.com or call +44 7972 054970.
COLLABORATIVE CONCERT PROJECT
During her time at Hook-with-Warsash CE Academy, Jennifer rehearsed the school choir for a large concert with five other primary schools in the area, alongside the main secondary school. Jennifer also collaborated with the award-winning music education organisation, Tomorrow’s Warriors in workshops preceding the concert to help prepare the children in singing a number of songs with the mass choir. Additionally, she assisted in rehearsing a separate choir and soloists for the school’s production of Oliver. Both of these performances took place at Ferenham Hall in Fareham.
Global Voices Project
After working for two years at Brookfield Community School as a Saturday Morning School Choir Leader where she put on a number of successful concerts with her choir, Jennifer was appointed to go on a month long, working trip to South Africa. This was part of a project called Global Voices set up by partner schools in the UK and South Africa to help bring music into schools in the town of Paarl. Jennifer visited six local primary and secondary schools leading singing workshops and rehearsing a set of African songs. The school choirs then combined to form a mass choir, performing the African songs in a series of concerts during her stay, backed by the Global Voices Big Band.
“THE CONCERTS WERE A GREAT SUCCESS AND THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE IS STILL ONE OF MY FONDEST TEACHING MEMORIES. THE RELATION TO SUCH A DIFFERENT CULTURE THROUGH SINGING GAVE SO MUCH REWARD AND PROVIDED THE MEANS TO CONNECT WITH THE CHILDREN AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THEIR LIVES.”
Harmonious Music School
Channeling passions for teaching and with singing with others, Jennifer set up an exciting music service for primary schools focussed around small group singing lessons after witnessing how well children responded to this method of learning. She led workshops and small group singing lessons in a number of schools around Hampshire and put on concerts for children, parents and teachers.
Helping children perform on the stage of life…
“MOST 4-11 YEAR OLDS DONT NEED MUCH CONVINCING TO HAVE A GOOD TIME! HARMONIOUS IS AN EXCITING MUSIC SERVICE PROVIDING GROUP SINGING TUITION IN SCHOOL. WE MAKE MUSIC FUN BY GIVING YOUNGSTERS THE CHANCE TO SING IN A REAL POP OR ROCK GROUP, PERFORM THE SONGS THEY LOVE WITH THEIR PEERS AND LEARN VALUABLE MUSICAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS FOR LIFE!”
