Which am I?  A vocal coach or a singing teacher?

My reply is that I am both!

A vocal coach approaches the song from the language and literature perspective – focussing on performance and character.  A vocal coach is also traditionally a strong accompanist and therefore has an in depth knowledge and understanding of the musical content.

A singing teacher has a thorough knowledge of how the voice works and focuses on the individuals technique.  A range of exercises is employed to solve any issues and improve the singers ability over a period of time.

I teach wearing both hats as I have a classical background and therefore have a strong understanding and respect for the songs content and meaning.  I also have a fascination with how the voice works and how through different ways of using our instrument, we can enhance every performance.  Therefore, whilst working on a song with a student, we identify the techniques required to convey that performance and develop them within the context of the song.  These skills are then transferable to other songs learnt at later stages.  I believe that singers have to understand how their instrument works to really get the maximum potential from it.

Who has vocal sessions with me?

Anyone that wants to sing to the best of their ability; whether that is the frustrated Mum who wants her children to like her singing in the mornings through to the actress who wants a lead role on West End.

I see people who only want two or three sessions to conquer a vocal stumbling block or to work on a specific song through to students I have had for years who want to achieve degree and post graduate qualifications in voice.

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