Frequently Asked Questions

Where do lessons take place?

I teach from a dedicated teaching space in Exeter, or via Zoom.

Do you do Zoom / Skype Lessons?

Yes! I currently have a large number of Zoom students from around the country. Lessons can take place from the comfort of your own home!

You'll need to make sure you have a good internet connection, and to follow the instructions I send you to install Zoom and enable 'High Fidelity Music Mode' so your voice is not compressed.

What ages do you teach?

My client base is ages 18+. I am not taking on anyone below this age currently.

What styles do you teach?

A wide range! Pop, Rock, Soul, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Folk - the list goes on.

If you are looking to learn classical or opera, I would recommend you a different teacher as I specialise more in repertoire from the 1900s to the current day.

What will I learn?

You will learn a lot! Of course, I tailor my lessons to you. The first session will include an assessment, as I get to know your singing (and speaking) voice, your previous experiences with music and performing (if any) and discuss some goals that you'd like to achieve. But to give you a general idea, lessons could include:

Learning songs (chosen by you, I am also happy to suggest repertoire)
Effective warm ups, and understanding why these are important
Effective exercises, to build agility, stamina and range
Anatomy, and how our 'singing system' works ( breath, body, vocal folds, articulators and much more)
Song interpretation
Stylistically appropriate techniques
How to introduce your songs and speak to an audience with ease
Audition preparation for drama schools / college
Graded examination preparation

Lessons will be at your pace, and taught in a way that works for your learning style. Perhaps you're better at learning by ear, maybe you're a kinaesthetic learner, or learn better aurally. We'll figure this out and make it work for you.

What do I need to bring?

It can be useful to bring along any sheet music / lyrics (we'll have discussed this prior to a lesson).

It can be useful to bring a bottle of water to keep yourself hydrated.

Do wear something comfortable that you can move freely in, and doesn't restrict you.

I will supply a keyboard and PA, and I have a large collection of sheet music and books in physical and digital formats.