Keighley Music Lessons
Sharon Selman Private Music Teacher
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​​Sharon Selman is a distinguished Opera Singer based in Yorkshire, celebrated for her powerful soprano voice with a unique timbre.
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Sharon brings a wealth of experience as a solo guest artist at charity events, performing alongside pianists, backing tracks, and full symphony orchestras since 1985.
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Her impressive repertoire includes performances at renowned venues across England, Scotland, and Wales, at the Clore Studio at the Royal Opera House and the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall
As a solo artist, she has captivated audiences at prestigious locations like Buxton Opera House, Sadler's Wells Theatre, and the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh, as well as the Corn Exchange in Bedford and the Lansdowne Club in Mayfair, Fishmongers Hall where she performed in the esteemed company of HRH Duke of Kent.
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Trained by Jenny Hill, a protégé of Elvira di Hidalgo—who specialized in Bel Canto technique and taught Maria Callas—Sharon passionately shares her love for Opera and classical music, reaching a wide audience with her exceptional artistry.
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Sharon studied singing & piano at the Guildhall School of Music Junior Department and then went on to study at the West London Institute of Higher Education .
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Her musical journey was highly influenced by her experienced gained as a a member of the BBC Symphony Chorus, National Youth Choir of Great Britain and British Youth Opera .
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This introduced her to world class international orchestras, composers and singers .
Later she continued her advanced studies with Jenny Hill her coach Peter Gellhorn .
Sharon confidently honed her singing and piano skills at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music Junior before advancing to the West London of Higher Education.
Her musical journey was profoundly shaped by her time with the BBC Symphony Chorus, the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, British Youth Opera, where she engaged with world-class international orchestras, composers, and singers. She continued her advanced studies with the esteemed Jenny Hill and her coach, Peter Gellhorn, further solidifying her expertise in the field.
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Sharon's been teaching Piano and Singing for 25 years now, and she loves sharing her passion for music.
She enjoys passing on what she knows.
Her goal?
To help many students enjoy music for life!