Kari Nergaard Bleivik

Kari Nergaard Bleivik is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the School of Popular Music and Voice at Leeds Conservatoire. A Norwegian-born vocalist and composer now based in Yorkshire, she has toured internationally for over 20 years across jazz, pop, world music, and avant-garde genres through projects like Røyst Trio and Tommy Evans Orchestra.

• Specializes in voice training and jazz composition
• Teaching at Leeds Conservatoire since 2002
• Programme Leader for Foundation Year (12 years)
• Recipient of Jazz Yorkshire's 'Vocalist of the Year' award (2012)
• 2018 Best Music Video winner for Røyst Trio's 'The Quiet Beauty'

Her career combines professional performance, pedagogical leadership, and ongoing research in vocal health, including completing a Vocal Health First Aid qualification (2022).