How do you land a job in a higher education music institution? And what do they actually look for in a singing teacher? This week, Alexa sits down with Trudy Kerr, Head of Vocals at London College of Contemporary Music (LCCM), to uncover the reality of teaching at this level. From the application process to lesson structures, student challenges, and even salary expectations, Trudy offers an insight to what it takes to make it in higher education.

WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST? 

2:57 What qualifications or experiences do I need?

6:42 What is the interview process like?

8:27 Do I need to teach any particular methodology?

9:42 What might I earn?

13:45 What common vocal challenges do the singers experience?

21:40 A typical scheme of work at LCCM?

27:20 How can teachers fulfil both assessment and singer needs?

31:59 What to consider when writing singing curriculum

34:32 Private Vs institution teaching

38:26 Do I have to be a proficient pianist?

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Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin

LCCM

Colchester Institute

London Jazz Festival

London Contemporary Voices

Line Hilton

ABOUT THE GUEST

Australian-born Trudy moved to the UK in the 90s to pursue music. Her big break came when Ronnie Scott heard her and booked her for a week at his club. She has since performed at major UK venues and festivals, including Glastonbury and Buckingham Palace.

With 13 albums as a leader, her latest project, Take 5 - The Music of Paul Desmond, celebrates the alto saxophonist’s work. She's collaborated with world-class musicians such as Mulgrew Miller, Jan Lundgren, Georgie Fame, Bob Dorough, Jukka Perko, Michael Garrick, Acker Bilk, and Jamie Cullum.

Trudy holds a PG Cert in Jazz Studies from Guildhall School of Music and Drama and recently completed an MA in Teaching Musician at Trinity Laban. A senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she is Head of Vocals at London College of Contemporary Music, previously teaching at Trinity Laban, Guildhall, and Chichester University.

She has presented at the International Jazz Voice Conference in Finland, adjudicated the 2018 UNISA International Jazz Voice Competition in South Africa, co-hosted BBC Southern Counties' Jazz Hour, and co-owns the Jazzizit record label.

E: tkerr@ lccm.org.uk.

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