Rhapsody Artist Development

Empowering young aspiring singers and musicians to showcase their talents to a wider audience.

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Purpose

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Opportunity

Encouragement

Friendship

To create an enjoyable environment for young people aged from 6 to 18 years to sing and perform as solo artists and in groups.

Through weekly classes and other activities, we strive to encourage technical progress, build confidence and teach the basic musicianship skills vital to helping our members grow into confident performers.

Throughout the year, our members will be given unique opportunities to perform at festivals, showcases and local events as solo and group performers.

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Testimonials

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Coaches

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Kevin

Kevin is a seasoned acoustic blues artist. Kevin played under the guise of Rich Somers. Performing in the “Rich Somers Band” and also as a solo artist. He is a keen guitarist and vocalist.

He has written, performed and co-produced two albums, namely “Terracotta Skies” (2008) and “Back On Bourbon Street” (2013). He was the managing director of a successful youth singing and performance school in Seaford from 2017 to 2023.

Kevin believes that all children dreaming of being a singer should have the opportunity of learning the basics of vocal training and performance art in order to put them on the right path should they want to pursue a music career. This has lead him to forming RAD.

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Tara

Tara trained at Italia Conti, London until the age of 18 before taking a BA Hons in Dance from Surrey University. She is also a qualified IDTA teacher.

Tara has worked as a professional dancer for Royal Caribbean as well as being a seasoned dancer across the west end in a number of shows including “Babe the musical” “Annie in the Grovenor Hotel London” “Jasper Carrot Show”, “The Worst Witch” At the Hackney Empire and various pantomimes for Keith Harris Productions at Dorking Halls as well as being a dancer for the amazing Jennifer Hudson.

She is looking forward to working with the young people as our new choreographer.

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Amanda

Amanda started her formal performing arts training at K-Bis Theatre School, Brighton, aged 16 where she took lessons in singing, acting and dance.

She has gained a wealth of experience within the music industry and holds a BA Hons in Professional Musicianship (Vocals) through Brighton Institute of Modern Music, accredited by Sussex University and a Foundation Degree in Music Production.

Amanda has a wealth of teaching experience and has run her own teaching business for over 10 years, she has even coached a celebrity client or two! As well as being an advanced tutor of the voice, Amanda also teaches piano, flute and songwriting. She performs at venues all over the UK as “Amie Lou Shaw” with her expressive voice and impressive piano playing engaging audiences all over the country.

Amanda has herself been coached by music industry professionals
including Eliot May (Basement Jaxx) and Kelly Bryan (Eternal). She
also works closely with Grammy Award winning producer Fred May.

We are delighted she is part of our team, not only for her skillset but the fact she brings unbridled enthusiasm, energy and a warmth that all of our members embrace.

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Social Media

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Extremely excited to have been invited to perform at this superb event by the wonderful Wolo🥰 A few tickets left.#wolofoundation #seaford #eastbournelocal #eastbournelifestyle #singing

Inters starting Christmas sets. They pick up these songs so quickly. #christmassongs #RhapsodyArtistDevelopment #YoungTalent #SingingLessons #PerformingArts #MusicAndDance #OpportunitiesForKids #Encouragement #Friendship

Incredible performances from everyone at our showcase tonight. Empowering young singers. @elderflowerfields @ellesbailey @wolofoundation @rickbonner1 @chiddfestchiddinglyfestival @teddytreatschildrenscharity @lewesmusicfestival @seaford_head_school @seafordyouth @eastbournesteampunkfestival ...@eastbournesingers @jossstone @arundelfestival

#artistdevelopment #stageschool #talent #talentedteen #youngsinger #teensinger #youthmusic #singingschool #singing #singer #voicetraining #vocalcoaching #singinglessons #learntosing #seaford #eastbournemusic #sussexmusic #lewesmusic #instagood #ilovemusic #community #funfriday #friday #friyay
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✨RAD is more than just singing - it’s about friendship, confidence and growth! We support our students to become their best selves, all the way through rehearsals and onto the stage!

Want to get involved? Drop us a DM! We meet every Friday evening in Seaford, East Sussex.

Encouraging our younger members to work out their own choreography for our showcase. Here’s Hannah and Maddie working on some moves🙌

Steampunk festival Eastbourne. The rains subsided and our seniors smashed it once again🥰 photos by Richard Jewell #richard Jewell #r3dtoprontz #steampunk #steampunkeastbourne #eastbournesingers #seafordyouthmusic #eastbournekidsclasses

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11 Blatchington Rd, Seaford BN25 2AB

07815 292137
07815 292137