Singing lessons for all ages taught by professional singer

From 83.29 £ /h

I am a trained opera singer with 12 years of teaching experience as a choir conductor and vocal coach, and I continue to perform on the operatic and concert stage. The focus of this class is to learn healthy singing techniques which include breathing, support, posture, and vocalisation, I am happy to work with lyric, classical/pop and musical theatre repertoire - the fundamental techniques of singing are the same and we will be working towards establishing a good foundation so that you can understand your own instrument better.

The language of instruction will be mainly in English, but I am experienced in singing in English, German, Italian and French, so don't feel restricted by way of language as well. No worries if you are an absolute beginner - there is no age/gender limit or pre-requisite. Everyone has a voice, and I would love to help you find yours!

I am a first-language English speaker, with a bachelor degree in law from Singapore, a Masters Degree in Music (Distinction) and Advanced Postgraduate Diploma (Distinction) from Manchester, UK. I currently live in and sing with the opera studio in Biel, Switzerland, where I myself continue to further my skills and actively perform as a musician.

Extra information

Bring any music that you would like to sing as well as an open mind to learn new music!

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Around Biel/Bienne, Switzerland

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About Me

Hi! I'm a firm believer that the experience of singing, and finding one's voice, helps us to know ourselves and the world we live in better. To speak, sing, and communicate well is a something that everyone is capable of, it is a worthwhile journey that is sure to bring much joy.

I am originally from Singapore, and I trained to be a lawyer for my bachelor studies years ago. However, I had always been very passionate about music and was actively involved in performing and teaching it. Whether in operas, classical recitals, choir concerts, recordings, a cappella and musical theatre singing, I was fortunate to have experienced it all. Thus, although I qualified to be a lawyer in 2013, I decided to pursue my passion for singing full-time, and I have since completed my Advanced Postgraduate Diploma and Masters in Music Performance in the UK, both with Distinction. I am currently studying at the Swiss Opera Studio in Switzerland, and I continue to perform internationally as an opera singer and on the concert platform. I myself continue to take lessons and learn - for singing is a lifelong refining - but I am dedicated to sharing what I know with anyone who might be interested. Do join me if you are interested in finding your voice! All it takes is a small step of faith. :)

Education

National University of Singapore, Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (2008 - 2012)
Admitted to the Singapore Bar (2013)
Royal Northern College of Music, Masters of Music Performance (Voice) (2014 - 2016)
Royal Northern College of Music, Advanced Postgraduate Diploma (Voice) (2016 - 2017)
Swiss Opera Studio, Specialised Masters in Opera performance (2017 - 2019)

Experience / Qualifications

Worked as a soloist with New Opera Singapore from 2012 - 2016, singing the principal roles of Adina (L'elisir d'amore), Dido (Dido and Aeneas), Parasha (Mavra), Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus), The Governess (Turn of the Screw), Eurydice (Orpheus in the Underworld) to excellent reviews.
Recently performed the role of Pamina (The Magic Flute) in New York City.
Worked as a vocal coach with One Chamber Choir in Singapore.
Worked as a singer at the BBC Radio 4, Daily Service Singers (UK)
Sang as soloist in many oratorios internationally, including the soprano soloist for Brahms Requiem and Mozart Requiem at the Portuguese Summer Choral Festival in Lisbon.
(Please contact me for a more detailed version of my CV)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Skills

English

English for adults

Singing

Voice (music)

Availability of a typical week

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Angela

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My mother tongue is French and I did all my schooling in German. I also have a perfect command of English.
I suggest you teach you the following languages:
- English
- German
- Swiss German
- French

I adapt to your level, your expectations and your requests. Varied courses for all ages.

Stephanie

5.0

(4)

Passionate about literature, languages and the economic world, I will be very excited to help you in one of these areas!

I move to your home or place of your choice without problem!
I already have the experience of having given private lessons to several people and this has been beneficial to them.

Jason

5.0

(4)

When your English improves, so will your confidence and opportunities.

My name is Jason and I am passionate about teaching English. With me you will learn from a professional, native British speaker who focuses on you and your individual goals. I have international experience in Czech Republic, South Korea and Switzerland, teaching adults and children of all levels.

I teach everything from conversation fluency to academic and formal writing and job interview skills. As your English teacher, I am available 24/7 by phone or email for both private and professional English assistance. Together we will focus on you, the topics you find most interesting and areas most beneficial for your continued progress and each lesson is well-prepared. I provide an enjoyable, high-energy and personal learning experience which will motivate you to continue improving you English speaking, reading, writing, listening and grammar skills.

Contact me at any time to discuss private lessons and how we can improve your English together.

Nicola

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(4)

I am a native speaker of English and can offer conversational, grammatical or a more basic lesson for main concepts! You will have a one to one lesson, which can be tailored to your needs and preferences.

I am from the UK and having recently moved to Switzerland I am learning German. This gives me the understanding of what it takes to learn a language and how this can make you feel. I also have a degree in Marketing from Manchester Metropolitan University and am excited to help you in your steps to learning English!

Christelle

5.0

(4)

With me you will have the opportunity to improve considerably in the area that you have gaps but especially to get the best grades in your class in this area because I raises the bar very high.

You will then realize the real abilities you have in the matter in which you have always thought you were execrable.

My classes will adapt to the person I teach because I have great flexibility. I can not therefore give a precise description as to the way I will give the course or its course. But one thing is certain, you will only have excellent grades in subjects that have always been a problem for you. I promise you!

Louis

5.0

(4)

English is THE international language par excellence. To master English is to open countless doors, all over the world.
I received a Cambridge II (internationally recognized) Certificate of English at the C2 level in October 2017. I also spent one year in the United States. to get rid of most of my accent. I offer help with homework and exams in English and / or French for beginners or those wishing to improve their current level. Course details, schedules will of course be discussed before and can be flexible.

Fiona

5.0

(4)

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Having finished high school in 2019, I have always had an interest in teaching without making it my job. I have availability to give private lessons for children/teenagers. The subjects I can teach are: math, physics, chemistry, biology, Latin, English (B1+), German (C1), French (C2).

Hesam

5.0

(4)

I studied in an international high school in English for 6 years.
I have taught English in various institutes in levels until C2 is the advanced level.
I can help you learn English from 0 to 100 in different age groups and with different knowledge.
I can also prepare students for the IELTS and TOEFL exams in speaking, grammar, reading and listening. with different types of teaching methods. I can also teach British English, focusing more on the British accent and the way I speak and write.
I can also teach English in Persian and German.

Carollayne

5.0

(4)

Having 10 years of professional experience in music and musical composition, including 3 years teaching workshops as a singing instructor, I give singing lessons to young people aged 8 to 16. My technique is mainly based on practice, learning songs that students like and some breathing techniques and vocal control.

Zahra

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I am a student at the Bienne gymnasium. My goal is to teach or improve a language such as French or English.

But also to make people like branches such as science which are often not appreciated by students or children.

Frank

5.0

(4)

Being bilingual has never been as important as it is today. Work, studies, travels, entrepreneurship, competitiveness, Hell! Nowadays, even building friendships and romances may require more than one language.

I called my teaching approach ELM. Although I do like elm trees, it is in fact an acronym for Effective Language Mastery. I strongly believe that the effectiveness and speed of language learning greatly depends on the learner's motivation. Which is why the type and content of my courses are never twice the same. During the first meeting, I ask a few questions with the intention of discovering your learning type and what drives you to learn. Once this is done, I spend the period separating our first and second encounter building a teaching plan that suits you. Hence the "effectiveness".

Naturally, the usual types of courses - General, Conversation focused, Business, Exam preparation - are available as well.

As language teaching has been my passion for a very long time, my students' goals become mine as well.

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Being bilingual has never been more important than it is today. Work, studies, travel, entrepreneurship, competitiveness! These days, even friendships and romantic relationships may require more than one language.

I call my teaching approach ELM. Although I like the term, it's actually an acronym for Effective Language Mastery. I firmly believe that the effectiveness and speed of language learning depend largely on the learner's motivation. That's why the type and content of my lessons are never the same twice. During the first meeting, I ask a few questions to discover your learner type and what motivates you to learn. Once this is done, I spend the time between our first and second meetings developing a teaching plan that works for you.

Naturally, the usual types of courses - general, conversation-oriented, business, exam preparation - are also available.

Since teaching has been my passion for a long time, my students' goals become mine as well.

Ines

5.0

(4)

I have always enjoyed both languages since school. I would therefore be delighted to help your child fill in any gaps in their knowledge or help them improve. I will adapt to the student's needs and tailor my teaching accordingly.