Meet the Team
Donna KirkeFounder, Speaking and Singing Coach |
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Biography
Donna grew up singing in her school choir, local church and even formed her own band at school!
As an adult she started taking lessons with a SLS teacher to strengthen her speaking and singing voice as she had began performing at local open mic nights and was also using her voice a lot in her day to work as a Sales Manager. In 2013 she joined 'Audacious Band' as a backing vocalist and performed most weekends. She appeared on 3 of their albums. This experience led her into teaching as she was asked to mentor the new singers joining the band. She was also asked to help with another local youth worship band 'Say What?' and soon after took a teaching job at Carol Godby's Theatre Workshop.
Donna now coaches a mixture of beginner and full time professional gigging artists, actors and speakers one to one at her studio in Bolton as Legacy Vocal Coaching.
She joined the Institute for Vocal Advancement in July 2016 in order to expand her knowledge and gain a better understanding of the voice. She qualified as a Level 2 instructor in October 2019 and is now working towards her Level 3 certificate. She believes it is the educator's job to stir up passion and excitement in their students and she's ready and willing to do just that!
As an adult she started taking lessons with a SLS teacher to strengthen her speaking and singing voice as she had began performing at local open mic nights and was also using her voice a lot in her day to work as a Sales Manager. In 2013 she joined 'Audacious Band' as a backing vocalist and performed most weekends. She appeared on 3 of their albums. This experience led her into teaching as she was asked to mentor the new singers joining the band. She was also asked to help with another local youth worship band 'Say What?' and soon after took a teaching job at Carol Godby's Theatre Workshop.
Donna now coaches a mixture of beginner and full time professional gigging artists, actors and speakers one to one at her studio in Bolton as Legacy Vocal Coaching.
She joined the Institute for Vocal Advancement in July 2016 in order to expand her knowledge and gain a better understanding of the voice. She qualified as a Level 2 instructor in October 2019 and is now working towards her Level 3 certificate. She believes it is the educator's job to stir up passion and excitement in their students and she's ready and willing to do just that!
Holly Jenkinson
Guitar and Song Writing Coach
Biography
Holly is an enthusiastic and and dedicated guitar and songwriting coach with a passion for music.
She started writing songs soon after learning the guitar and played her first live gig just a year later and this has continued over the last 10 years. Holly has had some brilliant opportunities throughout her time playing music including supporting The Blossoms, appearing on BBC introducing and winning Artist of the Year in Bolton's Unsigned Awards. She started to coach songwriting a few years ago when she joined "Rock it" as a song writing mentor. This inspired her to continue with coaching and to help others develop their skills as songwriters and guitarists.
She started writing songs soon after learning the guitar and played her first live gig just a year later and this has continued over the last 10 years. Holly has had some brilliant opportunities throughout her time playing music including supporting The Blossoms, appearing on BBC introducing and winning Artist of the Year in Bolton's Unsigned Awards. She started to coach songwriting a few years ago when she joined "Rock it" as a song writing mentor. This inspired her to continue with coaching and to help others develop their skills as songwriters and guitarists.
Naomi Bynon
Singing and Performance Coach
Biography
Naomi is a Professional Musical Theatre performer currently teaching Singing and LAMDA - Musical Theatre and Acting. In 2021 she graduated from SLP College studying Professional Musical Theatre majoring in singing and acting. Throughout her training Naomi played a variety of roles including Millie Dilmount in ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ and The Witch in ‘Into the Woods.’ A key part of Naomi’s lessons will focus not only on the importance of technique in singing but also how vital performance and lyrics are when singing a song whether it be musical theatre, pop or rock - storytelling is key! Naomi is so passionate about what she does and always searches for those breakthrough moments in her lessons.
What Legacy Means To Us
- Inspire a creative spirit
- Encourage visions
- Achieve goals
- Discover and enrich your unique voice
Location
Legacy is located just outside Bolton Town Centre
with free parking Postal Address
Suite 2, 22 Chorley New Road
Bolton, BL1 4AP |
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