Nova Hughes
Nova Hughes is a professional singer, lecturer, vocal coach, and Estill Mentor & Course Instructor (EMCI) based in Essex, UK.
Nova is currently the Course Leader for Musical Theatre at Colchester Institute, where she has taught for over 16 years. During this time, she has lectured in singing, acting, and musical theatre performance across both Further and Higher Education programmes. Alongside her role at Colchester Institute, she has lectured at a number of leading performing arts institutions, including The Urdang Academy, Performers College, London School of Musical Theatre, Mountview Academy, and the University of Venice (IUAV).
After training in Acting and Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy in London, Nova went on to enjoy a varied career as both a performer and educator. Her professional experience spans both performing and backstage roles in London's West End, including Oliver! at the London Palladium, Show Boat at the Prince Edward Theatre, Jackie at the Queen's Theatre, Annie at the Victoria Palace Theatre, and Dirty Dancing at the Aldwych Theatre. She was also Hugh Jackman's dresser on Oklahoma! at the Lyceum Theatre.
She has also performed as a jazz vocalist in London, is a member of the vintage vocal trio The D-Day Dames, and worked as a lead production singer for Celebrity Cruises aboard the Galaxy, Mercury, Century, and Millennium. In addition, she served as Cruise Director for the prestigious Yachts of Seabourn aboard the Spirit and Pride.
She also runs her own Community Choir (Raise Your Voice) in Battlesbridge, Essex,
For more information about Nova's vocal coaching services and Estill Voice Training® click here
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Robert Miles
Rob is a Musical Director, vocal specialist and educator who has worked professionally across theatre, conservatoire training and vocal coaching for over twenty years.
Alongside an extensive career as a Musical Director, Rob has taught at some of the UK's leading performing arts institutions. He previously spent nine years as Head of Singing at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire School of Acting and now works across a range of conservatoires and universities, specialising in vocal technique, Acting Through Song and musicianship. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and a CPD Tutor for the Royal Academy of Dance.
As a Musical Director and vocal arranger, Rob has worked on productions ranging from new musical development to large-scale musical theatre, with recent credits including Little Women, Guys & Dolls, Shrek and Elf. Away from his conservatoire work, Rob is also Co-Founder and Director of ETA Performance, a performing arts company dedicated to producing theatre and delivering high-quality training for performers of all ages and stages of development.
At Singing Escapes, Rob combines his technical expertise with a warm, encouraging and empowering teaching style. Whether working with experienced performers or those who simply love to sing, he is passionate about helping every participant discover greater freedom, confidence and enjoyment in their voice, while creating music together in a relaxed, supportive and inspiring environment.
Alongside his teaching and creative work, Rob maintains a thriving private vocal coaching practice, working with singers and performers of all ages and experience, from those discovering their voice to established professionals. More information can be found at www.robmilesmusic.com.
