Cate Bower, BMus (Hons), ADPA
Cate is a singing teacher who specialises in vocal technique. With almost ten years of teaching experience, she is a graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire where she completed her degree in Vocal and Operatic Studies in 2015. There, she studied under the tuition of Cathy Benson and regularly worked with some of the country’s best language and performance coaches. Performance credits include 'Mercedes' in Bizet's 'Carmen', 'Nora' in the world premiere of Michael Wolter's opera, 'Ava's Wedding' and ‘Salome’ in ‘San Giovanni Battista’ by Stradella. Cate has also had the honour to sing in many of the prestigious masterclasses at the Conservatoire with renowned musicians including Susan Bickley and Iain Burnside.
Cate has also been a member of various choirs such as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Preston Cecilian and CBSO Chorus working with conductors including Simon Halsey, Andris Nelsons and Edward Gardner. These have led her to performing at venues such as Preston Minster, the Bridgewater Hall, Symphony Hall and the Royal Festival Hall, a favourite performance being a concert with guest soloist, Welsh baritone, Bryn Terfel.
Singing lessons which create a true love of music.
Sing songs which really suit you and your voice.
Learn how to apply technique in practise.
Work with an Aspire-developed programme to improve your technical ability and make your voice even more than you ever thought it could be.
Study classical or musical theatre with Cate - even dare to try something in another language!
Master how to act through song and apply that to your performances.
Singing lessons for beginners to advanced singers aged 8 and up. *Please note, Cate currently has a waiting list*