Gabby Abrahams
Music Educator and Musician/Vocalist
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About
Experience and dedicated Vocal Teacher and Music Educator with a strong background in preparing students for practical vocal examinations. Adept at personalizing instruction to address individual vocal challenges and fostering musical growth across diverse genres including Jazz, Pop, and Western Classical music. Passionate about combining pedagogy and performance expertise to elevate students' musicianship and technical proficiency.
Experience
Music Educator and Voice Teacher at Milnerton High School (2023-02 – Present)
- Preparing FET subject music students for their practical vocal exams, lesson planning, band leading vocal ensembles, moderating and marking theory and practical exams and accompanying students on piano (where possible).
- Preparing students for Eisteddfod, Trinity and Royal Schools exams.
- Working with each individual student and identifying vocal weaknesses and providing comprehensive vocal technical exercises that work to rehabilitate and correct vocal issues.
- Teaching all genres including Jazz, Pop and Western Classical/Choral Music.
Private Vocal Coach and Music Educator at Self Employed (2020-03 – Present)
- Working with individuals who wish to learn how to sing with proper technique in a holistic manner- from music professionals who wish to improve their singing as well as children.
- Preparing children for Eisteddfod exams, high school children for university auditions and Trinity exams.
- Teaching introductory piano up to grade 3.
Choral Vocalist at Saint Mary's Cathedral and Christ Church (2020-08 – Present)
- Working with choir conductor and vocalists singing Western Classical, Latin and Baroque choral music.
Private Vocal Coaching at Studio D'Arte- The French Primary School (2024-09 – 2025-02)
- Provided personalized private vocal coaching to young students of various pre and primary school ages, focusing on developing proper singing techniques and vocal health.
Education
Bachelor of Music, Honours in Music – South African College of Music, University of Cape Town (2022-02 – 2022-12)
Diploma in Music in Music – South African College of Music, University of Cape Town (2017-03 – 2019-11)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education in Education – Stadio (2025-02)