Pavel Michael JOSIFEK

From heavy metal to folk

Pavel’s incredibly varied music taste sets him apart from other teachers. He has performed a range of genres spanning hard rock, heavy metal, medieval, folk and many more. He was frontman for the 70’s rock band Jerry and Churchill and took part in a progressive rock project with top Czech guitar player Ashok from the band Root.

Bel Canto Technique

Pavel, originally from the Czech Republic, was taught the Bel Canto technique by Giancarlo Ruggieri and Paolo de Napoli. He was a member of the prestigious Janáček Opera Chorus of The National Theatre of Brno and later of the Czech Philharmonic Chorus of Brno.

Classical performance in England

Since moving to Bristol in 2004 Pavel has sung in prominent venues such as Colston Hall in Bristol and Llandaf cathedral in Cardiff. He has worked with highly renowned directors such as Adrian Partington, performing classical solo parts including Rossini’s Stabat Mater and Petite Messe Solennelle, Rachmaninov’s Vespers, Orff’s Carmina Burana, Janacek’s Otcenas and Verdi’s Requiem.
Pavel has sung with major Choral Societies in south-west England including the Bristol Choral Society and the BBC National Chorus of Wales. In 2007 Pavel joined English Voices under Tim Brown, and the Parisian Orchestre des Champs-Élysées with whom he performed Rossini’s Tancredi conducted by Rene Jacobs in a number of major European venues.

Teaching experience

Pavel has taught singing for more than 15 years. His unique approach focuses on vocal technique and can be applied to the pupil’s favourite style or genre. He aims to show his pupils total vocal freedom and clarity by removing the bad habits we all pick up during our daily lives.

His extensive knowledge of the physiology and anatomy of the human voice is a great asset in helping explain singing technique.
In addition to singing and drama, his vocal tuition can also help professionals who rely on their voice such as call-centre workers, business-people and public speakers to improve their vocal stamina and projection.

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