"Mary-Jane is turning my love for singing into a burning desire to perform. She is showing me how to become a performer – how to interpret music and captivate an audience." Miguel de Carvalho

“Each lesson is a unique and enlightening experience.” Monika Nath

“I feel very uplifted after each lesson…27 mile journey to her home most worthwhile every time.” Richard Garwood

“…The technical progress my daughter has made is striking, and she is now much more secure in reaching the higher notes of her vocal range… the belief to actually feel as if she’s living the character” Alison McRae

“Mary-Jane’s expertise in understanding the physiology of the voice is extremely evident, and her ability to harness that knowledge in ways that benefit her students is impressive.” DWS

“I have always wanted to sing but never thought I could…I have now found my voice.” M Y

“the extra wow factor my daughters needed” N. Dean parent

“Mary-Jane is the sort of person everyone would get along with. With her teaching, fear disappears, and I can sing at my best” Richard Senior

“ particularly privileged to have such an asset as Mary-Jane’s coaching…mightily-impressed.. Inspiring, positive and most of all a real benefit to my vocal technique and confidence-in-performance” David Broom

“She teaches with fun and ease” Monika Higgins

“My singing has improved greatly particularly… my breathing… tone and quality…also my stamina…” Louise Bracebridge

“most enlightening, enjoyable" WL Ayelsbury Opera

“she gave me the confidence I needed to pursue what has proved to be a very enjoyable pastime.” E O

“a very positive approach” Geoffrey Heath, Independent music professional.

“I’m delighted to be able to use these valuable skills and concepts with my own pupils too” Helen Lappert, Singing Teacher

"she speeds up the learning process massively. I wasn’t aware of what my singing voice could do.” Catherine Cousins, Freelance Statistician, Manager and Lecturer

“confidence restored, I joined a choir the following week.” F Naylor

"My daughter is getting more and more confident." Oksana Rowlands

William Allen Director at signpost counselling, a charity helping young people find their voice.  “Mary-Jane is intelligent, insightful and passionate about helping people find their voice!”  

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Working With People Recovering From Covid Or People Who Have Given Up Smoking

Two of my pupils had Covid early on and I worked with them both to get their breathing back. One had got into high shallow breathing which was all she could do with Covid. As the covid subsided, she was like some smokers I have taught in the past. When they give up smoking and some healing does happen, they still sometimes breath as if they are still smokers, not realising the new capacity they get gradually after giving up. Learning to use again what has been given back as you get better is really important.

Be Loyal To Your Own Progress

Always try a lesson before you choose a teacher and even then, you can, of course, see as many teachers as you find helpful. No loyalty is needed to a teacher, be loyal to your own progress.
Below are terms used, but not protected or well defined, and what teachers teach varies enormously. Every teacher, like every pupil, is different:
Singing teacher, Vocal coach, Voice lessons, Singing Tutor, Singing Coach, Voice Specialist, Improvisation Teacher, Classical singing lessons, Aural Training, Opera lessons, Intonation, singing classes, Drama coaching, Vocal Technique, Audition preparation, Vocal Training, Sight-reading, Call centre voice issues, Professional Voice user development, Singing lessons for adults or children. Singing courses, Sore voice issues, High notes, Loud singing or speaking, Projection, Vocal stamina, Breathing, Anxiety, Listening, Rhythm, Character development, Confidence, Music Teacher, Posture, Theory teacher, Vocal Anatomy, Musical memory training, Vocal health……….