Bournemouth Collegiate School student providing virtual singing lessons

Rosita Ferranti Roy, who attended Sylvia Young singing classes in London from the age of three before moving to Poole, has chosen to use her talent to help people learn and improving their singing abilities whilst in isolation.

Having been asked by her aunt to virtually look after some of her younger relatives over video call, she gave them a singing lesson in order to keep them engaged and make them happy.

Rosita said: “As someone who loves to act and in normal times has professional singing lessons, I was also missing the interaction with my drama and singing teachers.

“My cousins loved it, and it was so much easier to keep their attention and interact with them.

“My Auntie told my Uncle in Spain about the virtual singing lesson and he asked if I would do the same for his kids, and that’s where it occurred to me that it might be possible to reach out to a few more people.”

Through recommendations, Rosita now has clients throughout the UK, as well as Spain, Portugal and Saudi Arabia.

Although still juggling her school studies, Rosita now at the stage where she only has a few slots left due to her demand.

Rosita has featured in school productions at Bournemouth Collegiate School, starring as Mary Patrick in the school’s performance of Sister Act when she was in year 8, and in year 10, had a main role in ‘Into The Woods’ as Little Red Riding Hood.

With dreams of pursuing her a career in classical singing, Rosita lessons not only allow her to stay connected with individuals, but to help put her skills and vocal training in action.

She added: “I really enjoy passing on what I know about controlling my voice and I enjoy interacting with young children.

“I thought it might help some adults whose kids are driving them mad and at £2.50 per half hour, I could earn some pocket money which I plan to put to use to help pay for my singing lessons once the self-isolation restrictions are lifted.”