Freelance Music Practitioner – Vocal Group Tutor

Bristol Beacon is the award-winning music education hub for the city of Bristol. We work with inspiring and experienced Freelance Music Practitioners from different musical disciplines who teach in a range of settings including in primary and secondary schools and at our busy music centres in Bristol.

We are launching a brand-new auditioned contemporary vocal group (ages 14-18), aiming to create a pathway for talented young singers in Bristol that combines creativity, professional-standard performance and real access to industry-style opportunities.

We are looking for a freelance tutor to lead this group.

Essential skills/attributes:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Expertise in vocal tuition for modern popular and contemporary music styles (R&B, pop, soul, contemporary)
• Strong abilities in studio-informed vocal production, vocal arranging / harmonies, and songwriting
• Experience leading music or singing groups in the relevant age range
• Commitment to inclusion, equity, and working with young people from a range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds

Desirable skills:

In addition, it would also be beneficial to have:

• Technical skill with a standard DAW
• The ability to play an accompanying instrument such as guitar or keys

Sessions for the vocal group would be 3hrs in duration and take place weekly at Bristol Beacon on a weeknight evening during term-time. You would also be allocated weekly and termly planning and prep time in addition to the time spent delivering the activity.