Purpose
Opportunity
Encouragement
Friendship
The team at RAD are dedicated to creating a vibrant and supportive environment for young people aged 5 to 18 to explore their passion for singing and performing.
Through engaging weekly classes and exciting activities, we aim to foster technical growth, boost confidence, and teach essential musicianship skills.Join us and take advantage of unique performance opportunities throughout the year, including festivals, showcases, and local events, where our members shine as both solo artists and group performers.
Let’s embark on this musical journey together!
What Your Children Will Learn
Vocal Technique
Improve singing skills and vocal health.
Stage Presence
Build confidence and perform like a star!
Group Performances
Experience ensemble work, learning to harmonise, taking lead part opportunities.
Solo Performances
We encourage the children to perform solos at showcases and festivals to aid personal development.
Festival Appearances
Participate in exciting local music festivals.
Showcase Opportunities
Share talent with friends and family.
Qualified Coaches
Learn from experienced and passionate instructors.
Supportive Network
Join a community that supports growth and creativity.
Coaches
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.
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.
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.
Latest News
A Busy spell for RAD!
What a whirlwind year it’s already been! We’re thrilled to share some exciting news: We are now a registered charity which will enable us to seek wider opportunities and recognition for our members.
Festival News for Summer 2025
We’re excited to share that our summer festival appearances are already rolling in, and we can’t wait to take the stage.
Exciting Christmas Performances!
We’re thrilled to announce some fantastic events lined up for our Christmas performances!
How to Join
To secure your place for the free taster session, please fill out the form below.
We can’t wait to embark on this musical journey with you and your children!
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