JESSICA FRIEND
Currently...
... a regular singing tutor at Italia Conti and training towards Estill Master Trainer Certification. Jessica has also recently taught Singing Technique classes at Mountview for the BA actors.
In performing, Jessica recently played The Queen in LAS Theatre's production of The Light Princess at ARC Stockton in December 2024. The show tours to UK venues in 2025.
Looking for singing/voice, piano or acting lessons in London for adult or young creatives? Jessica offers lessons in London SW18 with herself and also home visit lessons in London with a team of trusted teachers!
Coach & Creative
About
Jessica Friend MA BMus EFP is a singer/actor, creative and coach based in South West London and the Cotswolds, and currently working predominantly as a vocal coach and performer.
Recent Credits Include: The Light Princess (ARC Stockton & UK Tour), Spots Birthday Party (UK Tour & Singapore Fest 2024), Three Little Pigs (UK Tour); Yoghurt Is Not Sexy (Camden People’s Theatre & Arcola Theatre); Brexit What A Song and Dance (ZEST & NODA); Exploring Sondheim From A Singer’s Perspective (Vox Integra).
Jessica is an experienced vocal coach, working as a singing tutor at Italia Conti, Mountview and Arts Ed. She is currently training to be an Estill Master Trainer (EMT).
Qualifications/Experience includes:
Masters in Musical Theatre at Mountview, one of UK's leading drama schools. Her dissertation and practice included research into anthropocentrism, using Feminist Performance Practice and Brechtian Techniques which developed into Yoghurt Is Not Sexy as seen at Arcola Theatre and Camden People's Theatre.
Bachelor of Music Honours Degree in Vocal & Operatic Studies at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Estill Figure Profiency Certification with Estill Voice and Voice Your Potential
(currently training towards Estill Master Trainer)
Vocal Health First Aider with Vocal Health Education
National Youth Theatre Epic Stages Training
ABRSM Piano Grade 8
ABRSM Singing Grade 8
Training in Dalcroze and Kodaly Methods, Laban movement, Stanislavski techniques and more.
"Daydream, imagine, and reflect. It's the source of infinite creativity" - Deepak Chopra
