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Natalie RobbPrincipal/ Teacher
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Lucy HawkenTeacher
Lucy trained at Shockout Arts in Manchester where she graduated with a first class Degree in Performing Arts. She went on to teach Dance and Musical Theatre. Lucy began developing her singing teacher career so that she can support and encourage students to their best ability and to help discover their voices. Lucy loves to inspire people to be the best version of themselves through enhancing their confidence and knowledge and is excited to be a part of Westend Academy’s team.

 

 

Guest Teachers

Kiefer JonesTeacher
Kiefer Jones received classical training at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama under the tutelage of international operatic baritone, Donald Maxwell.

Since graduating with a first-class honours degree in music; Kiefer works as a freelance singer/voice teacher, lecturing in performance for Grwp Llandrillo Menai and Bangor University in North Wales.

Kiefer was attended Glyndebourne’s prestigious academy course in 2017. In July 2019, Kiefer graduated from RWCMD with a distinction in post-graduate vocal studies.

In 2018 Kiefer performed his first professional role with Opra Cymru, (Dr. Malatesta in Donizetti’s Don Pasquale). Following this he was nominated for the Gus Christie Award from Glyndebourne. Other roles include the title role in Don Giovanni (Opra Cymru), Aeneas in Dido and Aeneas (Mid-Wales Opera), Uberto in La Serva Padrona (Pocket Opera) and Father in Hansel & Gretel (Viva Opera UK).

Kiefer, is very excited to working with the pupils of Academi Westend Academy again as Singing teacher for Musical Theatre.

Tanya RobbTeacher
Tanya Robb trained at Kate Simmons School of Dance and then went on to train at Bird College of Performing Arts where she graduated with a First class BA Hons Degree. Her credit include many on stage, TV and film 

 

Gillian HurstTeacher
Gillian Hurst trained at the Royal Ballet School before embarking on a teaching career which began at Elmhurst, before moving overseas to Malta and then returning to the UK to freelance.
ED HoldenTeacher
Ed Holden is the man behind Mr Phormula. You might already know him from his hugely successful collaborations with welsh bands like Pep Le Pew, Genod Droog and Y Diwygiad. Or you might have heard of his work with the Welsh Language Board, the Urdd or the Academi. From beatboxing to rapping to DJing, Ed Holden is on a mission to share his passion for hiphop with the world and 808 brings this right to your doorstep. Often appearing under the pseudonym Mr Phormula Ed has built a solid reputation based on exceptional talent, hard work and total dedication to the hiphop genre. Ed’s enthusiasm for his work is infectious, inspiring students of all ages and abilities to be experimental, outspoken and creative. Watch the film to see Ed’s unique talent for yourself.