Expert Singing Tuition, Tailored to Your Voice
Over 20 years of professional performance and teaching, helping singers develop ease, confidence, and musical expression.
20+ years experience
Professional opera singer and conservatoire trained
Tailored Approach
Focused on your voice, not on a fixed method
Technique-Led
Sustainable vocal function, ease, and confidence
20+ years experience
Professional opera singer and conservatoire trained
Tailored Approach
Focused on your voice, not on a fixed method
Technique-Led
Sustainable vocal function, ease, and confidence
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Teaching grounded in real experience
I offer singing tuition grounded in over 20 years of real performance and teaching experience. My approach is technically informed; shaped by advanced study at Trinity College of Music and ongoing training with BAST, but always focused on the person in front of me, not the method.
Dru Yoga
I'm also a qualified Dru Yoga teacher, which has profoundly shaped how I understand the relationship between body and voice. That understanding informs every singing lesson I teach.
More about my yoga classesExperience, Expertise, and a Genuine Love of Teaching
I've spent over 20 years teaching and performing as a professional soprano singer. My qualifications include:
- Master's degree in Music
- Secondary School Teaching qualification
- Advanced Diploma in Singing, Trinity College of Music
- Ongoing training through BAST, aligned with the latest vocal science
An Individual, Technique-Led Approach
I work with the voice in front of me, focusing on sustainable vocal function (breath coordination, alignment, resonance) from the very beginning of every session.
Work may include:
- Developing consistency across the range
- Improving clarity and resonance
- Building confidence in repertoire
- Refining musical phrasing
- Addressing specific technical challenges
My Dru Yoga training has deepened my understanding of posture and breath. I often use this training to enhance my singing lessons as it assists with vocal freedom and releasing tension.
Dru Yoga: Open to All Abilities
Attend a mindful Dru Yoga class suitable for all levels. Dru Yoga is a flowing, accessible style that focuses on alignment, breath, and releasing physical tension, with key benefits for energy, posture, and overall sense of movement.
Many of my singing students find that yoga deepens their body awareness and supports their vocal work. But you don't need to be a singer to benefit; the class is open to anyone looking for a grounded, mindful practice in a welcoming environment and is held at Sancta Bookshop Cafe in Otley from 10-11.15am on Thursdays.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will we work together?
This depends on what you are looking for; the sessions will be suited to your needs. To give you an example; it could be that you want to work on singing with confidence for a choir audition. For this we may look at vocal technical issues, releasing tension in your body, good posture, dealing with nerves as well as picking out and working on a suitable song.
Should I bring a song to my first lesson
Yes, if there’s something you’ve been working on or really want to sing, then please bring it along to the lesson. If you have the sheet music then please do bring it, or if you know it well we can work with a backing track. If you don’t have a particular song in mind we can choose one in the lesson.
What is an Open Singer; does this mean it's the only genre of singing you teach?
Not at all, my teaching encompasses different styles of singing. I am currently working on the BAST level 5 Advanced Singing Teacher Skills course which has given me a fuller understanding of vocal issues that you encounter more in Music Theatre and Contemporary singing. However, I don’t currently have microphones in my studio so if you want to work on microphone technique I’m not your person.
How long a lesson should I book?
If possible, booking in for an hour when you first come can be really useful so that we have the opportunity to really explore your voice but after that 30 or 45 minute lessons may be long enough.
Who do you work with?
Currently I work with young people and adults who want to work on their singing and performance skills. However, due to my current family situation I don’t have much space for regular after school students and therefore lessons need to be booked using the calendar system on my website, or via me, each time. This means my lessons may be more suitable for those who are happy to come on an ad hoc basis and may be less attractive to children who need a regular time slot.
Will I be able to take singing exams if I want to?
ABRSM, Trinity and LCM exams are on offer for those interested in this. However, no one will be entered for an exam without the prior consent of the teacher and Student or Guardian of the student (for those under 18).
Can I record my lesson?
Yes, I would encourage this but only for your own use at home, please don’t share the recording with others.
Book a lesson
I work with singers mainly on a flexible, ad hoc basis but I do have students who attend more regularly.
it would be great to hear from you before you book in for your first lesson to find out a little about your singing background and lesson requirements. Please contact me before you book a first lesson or to ask any questions - get in touch here.
For first lessons it can be really useful to have an hour long lesson so we can really explore your voice, after that 45 or 30 minute lessons are an option.
You can book further lessons and classes directly through my calendar choosing a time that works for you. If there isn't a time that works do drop me a message and I will try to find you an alternative slot.
My yoga class is on Thursday mornings at 10am and you can also book a space for the class through my calendar, if it is your first class I will then contact you with details and a simple form to fill in.
Pricing & Location
£50 per hour or part thereof.
Dru Yoga classes are £12 drop in - recommended for your first class and £42 for a block of 4 taken consecutively.
Based in Otley & Ilkley Area, West Yorkshire.
Any questions about singing lessons or yoga classes please do get in touch here.
