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Q. Do you only teach Children?
No, lessons are available to people of all ages and experiences.
Q. I already have experience in singing. What can you offer me?
Anne has in-depth knowledge and understanding of vocal function. She can help you to troubleshoot difficult areas, teaching techniques which can help you to sing more easily/efficiently. This leaves you free to express your song confidently. Anne is happy to help you to develop in your chosen style/genre or explore new vocal qualities. Lessons will be planned to suit your particular needs/interests. A lot of hard work is done, but there is often laughter as well!
Q. I'm an adult beginner. Is singing tuition right for me?
This can depend on a number of things, including your own natural abilities, your personality, your experience and whether or not you are ready for formal training. Anne is keen to help you to develop your vocal abilities and, in a consultation, will advise you honestly how best to proceed. She is particularly aware that beginners may not feel very confident and if you do begin lessons you will be taught with patience and encouragement.
Q. What are the fees?/How much does it cost?
Fees depend on the level of work being taught and whether study will be long or short term. Prices start at £35 per hour for an initial consultation. Following this Anne will advise on the appropriate level of fees for any following lessons.
Q. At what times can I book a lesson, and how long will it last?
Lessons may be booked between 10.00am and 7.30pm Monday to Friday. At present appointments between 4.00pm and 7.30pm are assigned to students who have a regular fortnightly lesson place. There is greater flexibility during the day and lessons may be booked by individual appointment.
Lessons may be half an hour or an hour long, depending on age and experience (and time availability). Most people start with half an hour. Forty minute lessons are occasionally booked and charged pro-rata.
Q. What happens during a lesson?
In general most lessons will start with a warm-up followed by technical work. There will then be time to apply the techniques while working on songs. Each lesson is individually planned according to a student's needs, so the exact content and structure will differ from person to person. Lessons may also include work on music theory/aural skills/learning new music/sight singing/performance skills depending on individual needs/preferences. Lessons for younger students often involve music games and rhythm work using percussion instruments.
Q. What kind of songs will I be able to sing?
Anne is happy to work in a number of styles/genres including classical/folk/pop/rock and musical theatre. Students often bring a song they like to the first session. Anne can suggest repertoire you may enjoy and will set study songs/exercises to help you to develop your skills. More experienced singers will already have repertoire and may wish to troubleshoot specific areas, develop interpretative skills or learn to sing in other styles.
Q. At what age can children start ?
Anne teaches young people from the age of eight, depending on an initial consultation/audition: Since every child is different it is not possible to say that all eight year olds will be ready for one to one lessons. The lessons at this age are all about enjoying singing with appropriate, healthy voice while building good musical foundations. When the time comes Anne is able to guide young people through the voice changes of adolescence. From 16 onwards training can become a little more rigorous, but young voices are still vulnerable at this stage. Repertoire and exercises are carefully chosen for the developing voice. A range of music is used from classical to musical theatre.
Q. Can parents 'sit in' on lessons ?
Parents are welcome to sit in on the initial lesson as this can help a young student to settle. It also gives Anne a chance to chat to them and explain how the lessons work. After this it is usually better to leave the child and teacher to get on with the lesson alone. There is a waiting room where parents may wait if they wish.
This page is under construction. More FAQs to be added soon. Please direct queries to anne@vocalintuition.co.uk
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