Naomi Schulke
Lecturer of Musical Theatre
Naomi is a singing teacher, vocal coach and researcher specialising in gender-affirming singing training for Musical Theatre performers. As an actor, musician and singer she worked for leading UK production houses including West Yorkshire Playhouse/ Lyric Hammersmith, Coventry Belgrade, Queens Hornchurch, Birmingham Rep and Pitlochry Festival Theatre, as well as on tour.
Naomi has trained in a wide variety of teaching approaches including Estill International, Vocal Health Education, Dr Kari Ragan's summer course and the year long Vocal Process Singing Teacher Accreditation She follows an explorative and voice-science-based approach to teaching singing and her sessions are student-led. Naomi emphasises the individuality of voices whilst maintaining a thorough awareness of professional industry requirements.
Qualifications
Qualifications
| Year | Qualification | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Vocal Health First Aider | Vocal Health Education |
| 2019 | Estill Levels I & II | Estill International |
| 2015 | MA Script Writing | Bath Spa University |
| 2005 | MA Musical Theatre | Central School of Speech and Drama |
| 2003 | BA (Hons) Music | Exeter University |
Research Interests
Research interests and expertise
Gender-affirming singing training (PhD student)
Teaching
Areas of teaching
- Devising songs and sung project work
- Singing
- Spoken to Sung Voice
- Sung Voice
Professional Engagement
Engagement with professional associations and societies
Musician's Union
British Voice Association
Cornwall Music Service Trust