Meet the Sing & Inspire Crew!

Diane Seaborne

Diane is Sing and Inspire's resident expert in Neuro Linguistic Programming – or as she prefers to call it, the art of excellence!

Diane has worked extensively in the public and private sectors as a management trainer and consultant, helping people to find their passion and drive. She thrives on bringing the best out of people and showing them how to shine.

As an established singer, Diane also performs in choirs and as a soloist.

Angela Durrant

Angela is an established opera singer, with over a decade’s experience. She’s trained in traditional and contemporary vocal methods like Speech Level Singing and Estill Technique – methods that she’s also put to use as a vocal and performance coach.

Angela delivers Vocal Health courses for Sing and Inspire. She also works with rock bands, solo artists and opera performers, developing their vocal stamina and performance style.

Celia Webb

Celia has trained with some of the world’s leading vocal experts in the field of physical theatre, voice release and traditional song. As a self-employed voice teacher, she works in the private and voluntary sectors, running creative voice projects, workshops, one to one sessions and team building events.

Celia is a member of the Natural Voice Practitioners Network and lives in Cardiff with her two daughters, two cats, one writer and her beloved vegetable garden!

Celia delivers Vocal Health, Vocal Power and Team Building courses for Sing and Inspire.

Patrick Steed

Patrick graduated from Cardiff University in 2008 with a BA in Music. The following year he set up the award-winning choir Serenity and worked on a number of projects with Welsh National Youth Opera.

Patrick joined Sing and Inspire in 2010 and now works as a choir leader, composer and team building facilitator.

Emma Rees

Emma is a passionate musician who’s come to Sing and Inspire from a traditional Secondary Music Teaching background. She’s the proud Conductor of Tenovus’ amazing Sing For Life choir, and fills all her spare time with music. She teaches voice and piano to private clients, and sings whenever she gets the chance – both as a soloist and as a chorister for a number of local choirs.

Dave Westcott

Dave is a classically trained musician with 15 years professional experience that includes work with the London Symphony Orchestra. He’s worked throughout the music industry, with a pedigree as a composer, singer, performer, musical director and vocal coach.

As a composer, Dave has written music for film, theatre and dance, including an original score for the award winning dance company 'Independent Ballet Wales'.

As a keen session musician, he’s often seen performing with a host of famous singers, including Wales’ very own Katherine Jenkins.

Jo Burnett

Jo is the office manager for Sing and Inspire. As an experienced arts administrator and events organiser, she’s worked for some of Wales’ most active organisations including The Dance Company of Wales, Community Dance Wales and The Sports Council for Wales.

Like everyone here at Sing and Inspire, Jo has a musical background. She’s a trained ballet teacher and has a degree in Contemporary Dance from De Montfort University. And she’s still a passionate dancer today...as you’ll already know if you’ve ever visited our office!