Clary Amelia Taylor — Mezzo-Soprano, Singing Teacher & Choir Leader
Inspiring singers, leading choirs, and sharing the joy of music across Liverpool and beyond.
About Clary Amelia Taylor Mezzo-Soprano
Professional Experience
With over 15 years of experience in the music industry, Clary has performed at numerous events and venues throughout the country. Clary holds a Masters in Music from Goldsmiths University and attended the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She is actively involved in the strategic planning for singing in Liverpool and works with schools accros Merseyside and Cheshire to facilitated choral singing and workshops. Clary has the expertise to create an unforgettable experience for your audience, having worked with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra Chorus and many more. Clary also teaches singing privately.
Clary Amelia Taylor, singing teacher and choir leader:
News
New Appointment – Choir Leader at the Choral Pavilion
I am delighted to announce my new role as Choir Leader with the Choral Pavilion, part of Simply Singing CIC. The Choral Pavilion is a welcoming community choir that celebrates the joy of singing, bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds to share music in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Run by the award-winning Simply Singing CIC, the choir is open to everyone—there are no auditions and no need to read music. Rehearsals are a chance to sing a wide variety of repertoire, from well-loved classics to exciting new works, while enjoying the friendship and encouragement that comes from being part of a vibrant musical community.
I am thrilled to be joining the Simply Singing team and look forward to working with the Choral Pavilion to create uplifting performances and unforgettable musical moments together.
Resonate: Liverpool Schools
Clary has been busy working with schools across the Liverpool City Region to deliver amazing vocal provision in both primary and secondary schools. This includes working alongside Resonate Music Hub, delivering choral leadership and staff CPD. Resonate runs a Kick-start Singing programme, spearheaded by Clary. Kick Start Projects are free classroom instrumental/vocal projects available to schools in Liverpool. In the Model Music Curriculum, published in March 2021, the DfE recommends that ‘in Years 3 or 4 each class should start a whole-class instrumental project supported by teachers from the local Music Education Hub’.
Alongside Resonate, Clary has designed a programme of free KickStart whole class or school vocal/singing projects to support schools in delivering their music curriculum. The projects are delivered by Clary, who works with class teachers to introduce pupils to the joy of learning about our singing bodies and how we singing together. Children learn new skills, including notation, rhythm and stagecraft in preparation for an end of project showcase.
Vocal Tuition
Why choose Clary as your singing teacher?
Through singing I develop students social skills, emotional expression, physical coordination and stimulate the intellect. Research has shows that singing has a profound beneficial effect across all educational areas, and is excellent for improving and maintaining mental wellbeing. My career is built upon putting this philosophy into practice.
My singing lessons are tailored to suit individual abilities and aims, teaching pupils the repertoire they enjoy whilst grounding all we do in healthy technique for vocal production. Alexander technique and relaxation exercises assist me in delivering advice on excellent posture and tension free singing. Musicianship, theory and aural training are interwoven into lessons to enhance musical learning and I am well trained in dealing with performance anxiety, providing strategies to boost confidence and allow singers to showcase their craft. Prospective pupils are encouraged to participate with an open mind, in a kind, caring environment where everyone can flourish.
My specialism is classical singing and opera, but I am a confident tutor of jazz, popular and other styles, with a 100% distinction pass rate for singing exams.
Lessons take place from my home in a dedicated music studio and home visits to students can be made after assessing suitability. Pupils can choose from a range of vocal options including ABRSM and LCME exams, Trinity/Guildhall syllabuses and Rock School routes, as well as singing purely for pleasure. Please get in touch for hourly rates.
Liverpool: Our Singing City: A Singing Strategy
Clary is developing a Singing Strategy for Liverpool: The aim of this singing strategy is to promote and engage singers in a delivery of exciting vocal music, exceptional teaching, amazing events and promotion of musicianship and well-being. It outlines why vocal music is important to Liverpool and why is should be led by experienced practitioners. The strategy aims to promote singing for singing’s sake, and to encourage a lifelong love of vocal music through an eclectic and varied programme. The strategy does not aim to be exclusive, but rather encourage a curiosity in the varied types of vocal music.
Starting from the early years and working through to our Sixth Forms, Colleges, Universities and music organisations, the strategy builds a picture of what is required to complete the vocal picture for Liverpool. Where those making music have a common ground, whilst retaining their individual areas of expertise.
The strategy addresses the gap in upper KS2 (and beyond) boys engagement with singing and outlines ways in which the cities organisations and education establishments can do more to capture this vital part of our singing society.
Singing holds significant importance in Liverpool's musical heritage and should be promoted. Firstly, Liverpool has a rich musical history, as birthplace of numerous influential musicians and bands. The sustained success of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is testament to a tradition of music making that does not start and end with The Beatles, but encompasses a wholistic culture of performance within the city. Singing has played a pivotal role in shaping the city's cultural identity and is a key component of its vibrant music scene. By promoting singing in schools and in the community, Liverpool can continue to nurture and celebrate its musical heritage, ensuring that future generations are aware of and connected to this legacy.