Rob Cates Email & Phone Number

Rob is one of only a handful of elite vocal professionals accredited by Vocology in Practice in the UK. Rob combines his professional work as a vocal coach with itinerant Christian ministry. (For more info on Rob's ministry activities please visit www.robcates.com). Rob has a thriving private vocal coaching practice in London and online, and regularly holds workshops, training events and coaches various choirs. In October 2019 Rob was a guest speaker at the Association of Teachers of Singing Autumn Conference where he presented on authenticity and blockages to free and present singing including performance anxiety. Rob is the author of several articles for Vocology in Practice's EduHub and recently presented a seminar for their autumn teacher professional development event. In order to facilitate the increase in travel for ministry and work Rob has recently relinquished his roles as the first study voice tutor for the BA in Theology, Music & Worship at London School of Theology where he taught for five years, and tutor in technical voice on the MA in Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.Rob holds degrees in music from City University and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (BMus Hons, piano), University of York (MA) and Institute of Education (PGCE). In 2010 he was made a Fellow of the College of Teachers and awarded Chartered London Teacher Status. In 2017 he achieved Estill Voice International’s Certificate in Figure Proficiency and a distinction for VoiceWorkshop UK’s Certificate in Advanced Anatomy for Voice Professionals. He specialises in coaching singers of contemporary commercial music genres, musical theatre and contemporary Christian music. He is passionate about the connection between spirit, soul and body in voice. Wellness begins on the inside and breaking free from limiting beliefs, mindsets and negative self-talk are essential in the journey to achieving abundance in every area of life.

Listed skills include Music Education, Music Theory, Music Technology, Youth Mentoring, and 46 others.

• Vocal Coach

  Rob Cates

  May 2003 - Present

  Rob is a vocal coach, worship leader and trainer in the UK and Europe. Rob has a thriving private vocal coaching practice in London and online. Rob is a seminar presenter and the author of several articles for Vocology in Practice's EduHub. In order to facilitate the increase growth of his private voice studio and travel for ministry Rob has recently relinquished his roles as the first study voice tutor for the BA in Theology, Music & Worship at London School of Theology where he taught for… Show more Rob is a vocal coach, worship leader and trainer in the UK and Europe. Rob has a thriving private vocal coaching practice in London and online. Rob is a seminar presenter and the author of several articles for Vocology in Practice's EduHub. In order to facilitate the increase growth of his private voice studio and travel for ministry Rob has recently relinquished his roles as the first study voice tutor for the BA in Theology, Music & Worship at London School of Theology where he taught for five years, and tutor in technical voice on the MA in Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Rob continues to act as consultant to professional and amateur choirs, professional recording artists, worship teams, and public speakers. Pre-COVID, Rob traveled around the UK and Europe leading worship, training worship teams and speaking at various events, now much of this continues online.Rob holds degrees in music from City University and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (BMus Hons, piano), University of York (MA) and Institute of Education (PGCE, QTS). In 2010 he was made a Fellow of the College of Teachers and awarded Chartered London Teacher Status. In 2015 Rob completed Advanced training in the Estill Voice System and in May 2017 was awarded Estill Voice International’s Certificate in Figure Proficiency (CFP). Rob continues his research drawing on the latest developments in voice science and performance craft to ensure that his coaching is tailored to the needs of each individual and applies the most up-to-date knowledge. To this end, in 2017 Rob became a VoiceWorkshop UK Certificated Teacher, holding a distinction in the Certificate in Advanced Anatomy for Voice Professionals (supervisor Dr. Jenevora Williams) and in 2018 was admitted to the Vocology in Practice network of elite voice professionals. Show less