Singing lessons

  • Lessons are usually 45 minutes or 1 hour.
  • All ages and abilities, individuals and groups.
  • Explore many genres, including classical, music theatre and jazz. 
  • Coaching in Italian. I also have a working knowledge of French, German, Spanish and Māori pronunciation.
  • Digital files of exercises and songs.

Fees

Adults: $70 for a 45-minute lesson.
Students and children: discounted rate.
$45 for initial consultation.

Gain confidence and reach your potential

With guidance and encouragement, anyone who wants to sing can discover new ways to improve their voice.

You’ll learn techniques including:

  • body alignment
  • breathing and support
  • co-ordinating the breath and sound, to develop a resonant, connected voice
  • interpreting words and telling a story.

You’ll also have fun playing with your natural sound, and singing music you enjoy and feel comfortable with.

Customised training

Every student has different needs. Some have been told they “couldn’t sing” by friends or family. Other challenges include vocal changes during adolescence or menopause, healing your voice after surgery or illness, and rehabilitating a distressed voice.

Advanced students with a good technique in place will want to concentrate on repertoire, artistry and communication.

Working closely with you, I’ll provide a personal plan to help you move forward.

Prepare for exams, auditions and competitions

Students I have coached for singing exams have a success rate of nearly 100%.

  • Trinity College London
  • ABRSM
  • NZMEB
  • Theory up to Grade 5

Sally Barratt-Boyes, singer, singing teacher, choral soloist, musical director, vocal coach, adjudicator and mentor.

"I significantly improved in all areas of technique and artistic expression, but most of all, my confidence on stage and my love of singing grew in leaps and bounds."

  • Duncan, Wellington