TEACHERS
REBECCA
Rebecca has lived and worked in many cities across the UK and Europe, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast, and most recently Cologne, Germany, where she worked as a performer for Cologne Opera (Oper Köln), both with the Opera Studio, and the Children’s Opera. She was also a member of the Northern Ireland Opera Studio from 2018-19, where she undertook several operatic roles as well as leading many Educational Projects.
Rebecca has been teaching Singing privately for many years, having studied singing herself with Kathryn Harries (former director of National Opera Studio in London), Wilma MacDougall (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland), and Debra Stuart (Queens University Belfast). Rebecca has worked with numerous organisations including Belfast Philharmonic Choir (where she held the position of Vocal Coach), National Youth Choir of Scotland (as a teacher of Classroom Music), the Kilbarchan Singers Glasgow (as Musical Director), and in many Secondary Schools across Northern Ireland as a Singing Teacher. Her past students have received a 100% pass rate in Trinity and ABRSM exams, with several also gaining success in local festivals and competitions.
Rebecca holds a 1st Class Honours Bachelors Degree in Music from Queens University Belfast, and a Master of Music (Vocal Studies) from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She also recently became a Vocal Health First Aider, after completing an insightful course with Vocal Health Education UK. She is delighted to be returning home to launch Murphy Academy of Music, which she hopes will bring many performing opportunities to the people, young and old, of Mid Ulster.
student testimonials
“Rebecca is the most inspiring and uplifting singing teacher. She communicates such a passion and love of music and singing that I leave her lessons full of joy and song. I always look forward to the next one.”
“Taking singing lessons with Rebecca has had such a positive impact on my life. Rebecca has enabled me to reconnect with my love of music and song in a supportive and caring setting. Rebecca has also encouraged me to expand my musical knowledge and repertoire. She has improved my confidence beyond measure through her positivity and natural teaching ability.”
”Rebecca is an amazing teacher of voice. I had voice problems due to covid and found Rebecca helped me get back to singing again. Rebecca is a lovely person and has a lovely manner when teaching. She is very encouraging which builds up your confidence. She really gets the best out of your voice and the lessons are so enjoyable.”