Andrew Cooper Voice - Monday60 Minute
Andrew Leslie Cooper is a British-American conductor, singer, pianist, organist, and music teacher. He is the Director of Music at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Wilton, where he directs four choirs and serves as organist for the parish. Before this appointment, he was in demand in the UK as a freelance countertenor and music teacher. He offers lessons in Voice, Piano, Organ, and Music Theory.
Andrew says: “I am keen to teach music to all age groups and across a variety of disciplines. My approach with all my students is one of positivity, encouragement, and fun. Nevertheless, I am perceptive and exacting. I teach constructively and thoroughly, so that every moment of the lesson has direction. Most often, my lessons revolve around technique—the How and Why behind the music making. My aim is that every lesson equips my students with new technical knowledge so that they can continue to teach themselves. Every student is different, and every lesson is catered to their specific needs. The pursuit of musical excellence is at the forefront of all my work, but beneath that lies the more fundamental goal of engendering widespread love for and wholesome appreciation of music.”
Prior to moving to Connecticut, Andrew taught music in two schools near London: The King’s School, Rochester—the world’s second oldest school—and The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls. As a singer, he was a permanent member of the Choir of Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace and The Gesualdo Six, a professional early-music ensemble. During lockdown in 2020, he produced virtual performances of choral and instrumental music. These recordings gathered thousands of views and can be seen here.