What do we offer and why are we different?

What is Perform For Life?

We’re a small, Bristol-based Performance Arts organisation, specialising in Singing and Speech & Drama tuition (see below for further detail).

Following a decade of theatre school and youth theatre work, we took our very own first steps into the Arts Education world in June 2015. We ran bespoke sessions in schools, holiday workshops, weekday evening and weekend classes.

Perform For Life was then formed in early 2017.

What do we offer?

  • High-quality Performance Arts tuition in the South / South West of England
  • Lessons in Singing (Musical Theatre, Contemporary / Pop styles), Acting and Public Speaking
  • Tuition for examinations with LAMDA, Trinity College London & RSL (Rockschool London) (Please contact us with any enquiries about other examination boards)
  • A variety of lesson formats – Private lessons on a solo or duo basis; solo / duo / small group lessons in schools & colleges; local group sessions in the community
  • Holiday workshops

We offer the opportunity to develop life skills through the Performance Arts.

Our sessions are industry-standard, and create an environment in which students can feel happy, encouraged and supported – while also being challenged.

What does Perform For Life offer?

Why are we different?

We offer Small Group lessons, as well as larger Group lessons
We offer a number of Small Group lessons smaller in size (maximum 15 students). Students therefore get increased individual attention from our tutors.

We encourage everyone to work towards gaining a Certificate each year
All students are encouraged to prepare annually for a Performing Arts exam with either LAMDA, Trinity College London or RSL.

Preparation is done on either a solo, duo, small or large group basis – whatever best suits / is preferred by the student.

We have a 100% pass rate, with the majority of pupils gaining a High Merit or Distinction.

Entering for an exam is not mandatory, and is entirely the decision of our students. Students will still gain general development skills from working on specific materials even if they choose not to work towards en exam.

Either way – we guide them each step of the way.

Have a look at our LAMDA, Trinity & RSL exams at Perform For Life page for more information, and a list of some of the benefits of working towards an exam.

Lessons are tailored to our students
Students’ lessons are built around them – therefore, the content will always be based on around their strengths, interests and needs. Students will never have to take part in an performance activity they are not comfortable with.

We embrace students’ creativity
Students spend a part of the year working on existing repertoire and experiencing being directed by tutors. However, another chunk of the year is used for creative time. This could range from devising an original piece of Drama or show, to themed songwriting and choreographing. This gives the students a chance to stretch their imaginations and convert their ideas to reality. It also gives them a sense of ownership.

Have a look at our Our Belief & Approach and Locations pages to find out more.

Perform For Life in Schools

Perform For Life delivers after-school and solo / duo / small group lessons in a small number of Bristol schools.

We’re also Delivery Partners with Southampton Music Hub, providing regular after-school Music / Musical Theatre workshops for students in Southampton schools.

Have a look at our Schools page for more information, and to find what schools think!

You can also follow us on FacebookTwitter and Instagram for regular updates on what we’re up to.

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