Tonight from 9pm and LIVE on Instagram our Content Manager Adam Pomphrett delves into vocal training with the amazing Rob Cates. This will be our final FWD Fest Pop-Up session as we look forward to Saturday’s main show hosted by Lady T & Faith Child. FWD Fest 2020 is in support of the Artist Relief Fund.
Rob is one of only a handful of elite vocal professionals accredited by Vocology in Practice in the UK. Rob combines his professional work as a vocal coach with itinerant Christian ministry as a member of the British Isles Council of Prophets, worship leader and speaker, travelling extensively in the UK and Europe. Rob has a thriving private vocal coaching practice in London and online, and regularly holds workshops, training events and coaches various choirs.
In October 2019 Rob was a guest speaker at the Association of Teachers of Singing Autumn Conference where he presented on authenticity and blockages to free and present singing including performance anxiety. Rob is the author of several articles for Vocology in Practice’s EduHub and recently presented a seminar for their autumn teacher professional development event. In order to facilitate the increase in travel for ministry and work Rob has recently relinquished his roles as the first study voice tutor for the BA in Theology, Music & Worship at London School of Theology where he taught for five years, and tutor in technical voice on the MA in Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
Rob holds degrees in music from City University and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (BMus Hons, piano), University of York (MA) and Institute of Education (PGCE). In 2010 he was made a Fellow of the College of Teachers and awarded Chartered London Teacher Status. In 2017 he achieved Estill Voice International’s Certificate in Figure Proficiency and a distinction for VoiceWorkshop UK’s Certificate in Advanced Anatomy for Voice Professionals. He specialises in coaching singers of contemporary commercial music genres, musical theatre and contemporary Christian music. He is passionate about the connection between spirit, soul and body in voice. Wellness begins on the inside and breaking free from limiting beliefs, mindsets and negative self-talk are essential in the journey to achieving abundance in every area of life.
Rob is the leader of the Prophetic Department and leads worship at his home church, Catch the Fire London, and leads the Catch the Fire World Prophetic Voices team.
Professional Memberships:
- Vocology in Practice
- Estill Voice International
- Association of Teachers of Singing
- The British Voice Association
- Incorporated Society of Musicians
Credentials:
- Vocology in Practice Authorised Instructor
- Certificate in Advanced Anatomy for the Voice Professional – Distinction (Voice Workshop UK certificated teacher)
- CFP (Certificate of Figure Proficiency, Estill Voice International)
- BMus Hons (City & Guildhall School of Music & Drama – Piano)
- MA (York)
- FCoT (Fellow of the College of Teachers)
- FCollT (Fellowship of the College of Teachers)
- CLT (Chartered London Teacher, College of Teachers)
- PGCE with QTS (Institute of Education, University College London)
- Estill Level 1 & 2
- Estill Advanced
- Grade 8 Piano (ABRSM)
- Grade 8 Trombone (Trinity)
- Grade 8 Voice (Trinity Rock & Pop)
- Grade 8 Theory (RSL)
- MISM (Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians)
So no matter how what level you are at, tonight should be insightful. Join us on Instagram from 9pm @astepfwd
