'Joanna Jones,

(previously Vocaltutor Associate - Clackton), died in a car accident at the beginning of this month.
 
Joanna was a warm hearted, generous, and hugely talented young female, and my thoughts are with her family at this terrible time.
 
Please spare a moment to think of her family at this very sad time.
 
Joanna you were an inspiriation. I will miss you. X Georgina. x'
 

Here is an article from the BBC News Website: BBC Article

 

Crash victim was talented singer

A 27-year-old woman who died in a two-vehicle crash in West Sussex which injured three people has been named as Joanna Jones, from Great Leighs, Essex. Ms Jones had been a passenger in a Toyota which was involved in a collision with a Land Rover on Lowfield Heath Road, in Crawley, on Tuesday.
Her family said she and her boyfriend had been heading to Gatwick to fly to Venice for a belated Valentines day.
They described her as a very talented singer who had sung professionally.
"Joanna touched the lives of so many people and left a lasting memory with everyone she met," a statement said.
'Life cut short'
"She worked as a freelance music teacher, and sang professionally in a function band.
"She was also in an original band called Chasing ORA, which Joanna and her sister Natalie had built up and worked on for years which had just started going places.
"It is just so tragic that her life was cut short so suddenly but we know we were blessed to have her with us for 27 years."

Joanna - All at Vocaltutor will miss you so much. x

Georgina - Founder of Vocaltutor has been mad busy this month judging many competitions. Offer her services to up and coming talent all over the north west.

 

Georgina's most recent judging experience was for 'Talented Youngster of the Year' in Manchester - April 2009, at the main auditions, in preparation for the all singing all dancing, spectacular show, to be staged in September at the Palace Hotel, Manchester. Joining Georgina on the judging panel were no other than, Sue Jenkins & David Fleesham, parents of Richard & Emily Fleesham. Georgina hopes to be at the final, in September. 

 

Ontop of the Georgina had judged for Fleets Teen Idol competition in Barnsley, Junior Search for a Star at Westgate Common, Adult Search for a Star at Westage common, and Live & Unsigned at the Willows in Manchester.

 

At all the events, there really has been some brilliant performers.

Georgina would like to say well done to several friends of Vocaltutor who are currently doing very well and progressing through the competitions to the finals.

Vocaltutor again are so pleased to tell you about another star in making!

 

Rosie Eggleton - Vocaltutor Student, taught by Katie Verner (Associate Teacher) is excited at the prospect of her first west end principal role.

 

Rosie recently took part in a local show, near her home, called 'SPARKLE' and a producer who saw the show, from Sunday Night Live at Her Majesty Theatre asked Rosie to audition for a west end show. 

So it really is true, you never know who is watching! 

 

'Katie has been brilliant in offering me advice and experise and allowing me to practise songs I have been singing in the shows' Rosie Eggleton.

 

So if you want to see Rosie perform here is a link to find out more about the show: Show details - and to book tickets

Vocaltutor is so pleased to be able to celebrate Katie Ireland's success. Katie is a student of Vocaltutor, taught by Associate Teacher - Clare Harvey. Katie is aged 9 and recently with Clare's expertise took her Grade One, London College of Music, Musical Theatre exam. Katie received 97/100! And for one of her songs she received 44/45!

 

This is wonderful news. Katie has been studying with Clare, via Vocaltutor since last September and we are so pleased for her. Well done Katie!

 

Vocaltutor is excited to announce it is now partnering with Vidla, who offer singing teacher training courses.

 

 Flexible courses, and you study in your own time at home.

 

 

 

Here is some more information............
 
Vocalist International Distance Learning Academy (VIDLA)
 
Vidla are passionate about the training of singing teachers and singers in the Contemporary (non-classical) field.
Vidla's Home Study / Distance Learning Courses are a highly effective and affordable solution for those singers who want to study vocal teaching and / or technique in depth.

The courses are rigorous but fun and will help you, not only to earn a living as a singing teacher, but also to become one of those important people working to raise the standard of contemporary vocal teaching everywhere.
The courses can be tailored to suit your individual needs - they'll even write new modules for you! Alternatively, they offer 'Free Choice' units, which enable you to study an area of your own choosing.

 

There staff is headed up by one of the U.K.'s most highly-qualified Contemporary Singing teachers - an inspirational teacher of uncompromising standards - who oversees all of the course development and structure.
The Academy's Principal, Dr.Ria Keen holds a PhD in music education, and has an impressive performance background working in theatre, as a solo artist and in session for some of the biggest names in the business.
So you can be sure, when you sign up to take a Vocalist International course, that you are in very capable hands.
Vocaltutor recommends Vilda courses, to its students and teachers.
VIDLA in its current form has been in existence since 2001, but with a history and development dating back to 1983. Since that time, we have been researching and  answering the growing need for higher standards in contemporary vocal training.

Vidla re based in London, UK, with a worldwide student and client base. They are registered with The Open and Distance Learning Quality Council, and have been approved to seek full accreditation status.
The ODLQC is an independent accreditation body recognised worldwide, and by all major UK education agencies. It has been at the forefront of accreditation for Distance Learning colleges since its inception in 1968. They are actively pursuing full accreditation, and hope to have become fully accredited by the end of 2009.  The courses are unofficially validated by The Vocal Training Association Calamus Extension College. 
Vidla are on the Register of UK Learning Providers, and you will find them on Learn Direct.

 

Home Study, also known as Distance Learning, forms the backbone of what we do here at VIDLA. You study in the comfort of your own home, without being tied to other peoples' timetables.
When you sign up for a Vocalist International course, you will be assigned a Personal Tutor, who will be on hand (via email) to guide you through your studies.

The advantages are clear - you get to work at home, in your own time, but you also have the support of a highly experienced Personal Tutor.
It works like this: your course materials (written, audio or audiovisual) are uploaded into a secure site which is 'invisible' to everyone except you and the Academy staff.
You download the work, or read / listen to it direct from your computer, complete your assignments, then upload your completed work so that your Personal Tutor can mark it.
It's easy - and we give you complete instructions on how to do it, so don't worry if you're just a tiny bit techno-phobic!
There are courses for singers and singing teachers.
Click here for more information............ 

Don't forget to mention Vocaltutor!

 

NOW ACCEPTING POSTAL ENTRIES

 

The 2009 contest is now open for postal entries. You can get the postal entry form from the contest website link below....
Or if you prefer you can also enter by email from the contest website link below....
 
Here is the latest contest info:
 
PRIZES!!!!
Prizes this year include free lifetime song copyright registration packages, songwriting software from Sibelius, the impressive Lyricist V3 software from Virtual Studio Systems, Broadjam.com memberships worth $25 for EVERYONE who enters, free professional music websites where you can promote and sell your songs, Free Guild of International Songwriters and Composers subscriptions, copies of The Songwriting Sourcebook, promotional and career development packages, Music Diplomas (use the letters Dip.Mus after your name!) PLUS your song on the "Best of 2009" music industry CD release that promotes new songwriters to radio stations and producers, artists, managers, publishers, agents and the media.
 
EVERYONE who enters gets an impressive UKSC certificate and also receives valuable copyright registration discounts. You will also get to know the exact judges score and the exact position your songs reached in the contest. Visit us at http://www.songwritingcontest.co.uk for full details of prizes - there is far too much to list here.
 
MEDIA COVERAGE - OPPORTUNITIES - RECOGNITION Professionals in the music business know that this is the contest that gets writers noticed by people that matter in the music industry. For example, no other songwriting contest has had a winner discovered and signed by Simon Cowell. Every year contestants have their songs played on major radio stations, get interviewed on TV and radio and appear in the press all around the world. Many of these are new writers who have never even entered a contest before. This has led to many management and publishing offers and recording opportunities for UKSC contestants - see the News page on the website for details of some of these success stories. In the words of Channel 4 Television: "If you really want to make it as a songwriter this is the contest to enter" (Channel Four Television - Ideas Factory).
 
DON'T FORGET
A home recorded cassette/CD or a handwritten lyric sheet has as much chance of winning as an expensive studio production - because songwriting ability is being judged, NOT performance or production. See the website for full details.
 
The UK Songwriting Contest was launched with The BRIT Trust (the organisation behind The BRIT Awards) and is dedicated to promoting the art of songwriting and the discovery of new talent. It is staged in association with some of the biggest and most respected names in the UK and international music industry. We hope you will become part of this year's event.
 
We look forward to receiving your entries. If you have any questions please visit the website link below. We have added a lot of new information about the contest and you should easily find the answers to your questions there.
 
That's it for now. Best wishes to everyone and good luck with all your songwriting projects, From the UKSC Team.

Songwriting Contest Website Link

UKSC PARTNERS AND SPONSORS:

THE BRIT TRUST - The famous British music organisation (of BRIT Awards fame), charitable arm of the BPS and one of the founding organisations behind the UKSC - http://www.brittrust.co.uk
Visit The BRITS at http://www.brits.co.uk

 
THE GUILD OF INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS - the international songwriting membership organisation - http://www.songwriters-guild.co.uk

 
ISCA - THE INTERNATIONAL SONG COPYRIGHT AGENCY ISCA is the specialist song and music copyright registration service that was created for songwriters, composers and lyricists.
http://www.songcopyright.org

 
THE BRITISH ACADEMY OF COMPOSERS AND SONGWRITERS - the British songwriting membership organisation - http://www.britishacademy.com

 
VIRTUAL STUDIO SYSTEMS - VSS make and distribute some great music software including The Lyricist V3 (one of this years' contest prizes). See full details of their products at http://www.virtualstudiosystems.com

 
BACKBEAT BOOKS - music book publishing house. Backbeat publish a huge selection of excellent books including The Songwriting Sourcebook. Visit at http://www.backbeatuk.com

 
THE BRIT SCHOOL - important entertainment academy, educational establishment and home of the BRITS Studio - details at http://www.brit.croydon.sch.uk

 
SIBELIUS - UKSC sponsor and one of the world's foremost providers of quality music software is here at http://www.sibelius.com

 
THE MUSIC AID FOUNDATION - the United Nations music partner organisation and joint founder of the UKSC with The BRIT Trust - http://www.musicaid.org

 
THE WORLD MUSIC FOUNDATION - international music education organisation, music academy and Music Aid partner - http://www.musicaid.org/wmf.htm