Katerina Kaifa Vocal Tutor & Cross-Genre Performer.

Katerina Kaifa is a versatile vocalist and educator with a Distinction-grade MMus in Popular Music & Vocal Pedagogy from the Royal Northern College of Music and a First￾Class BA(Hons) in Popular Music from the University of Salford. Specializing in bridging classical and contemporary techniques, she empowers singers through tailored pedagogy that prioritizes vocal health, technical mastery, and expressive performance across genres. Currently a Vocal Tutor at Leeds Conservatoire (BA(Hons) Voice: Performance & Pedagogy),

Katerina combines academic rigor with industry expertise. Having trained professionals across genres at institutions like RNCM, Aura Music Academy, and Maunder’s School of Music, her teaching integrates performance, composition, and technical mastery, preparing students for auditions, examinations (Rockschool/Trinity), and professional careers. A dynamic performer, Katerina’s career spans national television appearances (Open TV/MEGATV), collaborations with iconic artists including Tim Burgess (The Charlatans) and Helen O’Hara (Dexys Midnight Runners), and acclaimed jazz performances at legendary UK venues like Band on the Wall and Matt & Phred’s.

Her genre-defying artistry shines equally in studio sessions, original compositions, and bespoke jazz arrangements for major clients including New Balance and Accenture.