Vocal Coaching that connects you to the power of your own unique singing voice.
“Sometimes, what you’re looking for is already there”
- Aretha Franklin
The truth is you were born to sing and your own beautiful and powerful singing voice is much closer to you than you think.
The problem is, that we often approach singing from a place of it being outside of ourselves. Something “over there” to be gained or achieved.
The vocal coaching method I have developed focuses on connecting you to your own inner power when you sing. My goal is to gently guide you back to a voice that is natural and authentic and to unlock your natural musicality.
Often vocal coaching is the work of uncovering your voice and removing old habits, rather than adding more stress and strain to your practice and the techniques I use, based on the world-renowned Estill Method, as well as my own discoveries as a professional singer and vocal coach, work with the body and not against it. I also teach you the skills and awareness that enable you to be your own vocal coach - so you can feel empowered and free when you sing.
After all, singing is about connecting. It is about connecting to our voices, connecting to ourselves, connecting to others, and connecting to the music and songs that flow through life.
Develop…
… a strong, healthy, reliable voice that is able to hit all the notes you need with ease.
Gain…
… the mindset of a performer. So that when you step out on stage, you can instantly connect with and wow your audience.
Build…
…a vocal sound that you’ll love. Learn the skills and techniques that allow you to develop your own vocal sound and express yourself the way you want to.
Belong…
… to a community of singers who experience the joy of singing every day.
Choose your path…
One-to-One Vocal Coaching
Weekly or fortnightly vocal coaching sessions designed to take a deep dive into your voice and performance technique. Together we will define your singing goals and then create a plan that will build a strong technique, develop your unique vocal sound and work on songs that will stretch you so you can reach your full potential as a singer. Read more…
Saturday Morning Drama Class
Every Saturday morning (During term time) we come together to develop our performing skills and build our confidence as we create theatre. Through drama, dancing and singing we have loads of fun and expand our imaginations, all in a supportive and friendly environment.
What People Are Saying…
“Working with Helen has made my singing and confidence in performing skyrocket…”
— Mia
“Helen is an amazing teacher who helps you build confidence and love for your own vocal sound…”
— Jennie
“Helen’s expert knowledge and experienced coaching has given me the self belief and confidence to sing in front of an audience.”
— Charlie
About Helen
Singing has been the greatest joy of my whole life. My love affair with it started before I can remember and its ability to raise my spirits never waivers. Whether I'm singing to myself whilst making dinner, singing on stage in front of a large audience or singing with a group of friends, it always ends up bringing me great joy and satisfaction.
I believe that everybody has the ability to sing and feel that same joy in making music with their voice.
I trained at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) where I studied under American author and vocal coach of the BBC's and ITV's The Voice - Donna Soto Morettini. Donna's teaching partly based on the internationally renowned Estil Method, encouraged me to develop a voice that is naturally strong through practice of a healthy technique. I then continued to build on this practice by working with Julliard School trained vocalist and teacher Tres Hanley and through my own personal study of the Estil Method.
Having worked continually as a professional vocalist for over the last fifteen years singing Jazz, Blues, Soul and Pop music - developing a voice that is not only able to sing a vast array of material but also a voice that remains healthy and strong even after hours and days of performing constantly - has been essential to my career and is a huge part of my beliefs about voice capability and health.
If you are looking to develop a strong, healthy singing voice that is natural to you and at the same time increase your confidence and musicality - then I would love to work with you.
I teach weekly 1-to-1 sessions both “In person” and “online” in a relaxed, encouraging environment where we can work together to increase your understanding of your voice through vocal exercises, song preparation and performance skills. I am also in the process of developing a digital course “Stand Up And Sing” which is the digital version of the popular Stand Up And Sing Course I have run in the UK.
Gain greater vocal confidence and free your voice!
**As well as teaching privately Helen has been the vocal coach for The Jazz Factory - The Wiltshire Music Centre and has led a number of advanced singing workshops throughout Wiltshire and Somerset.
“Working with Helen has made my singing and confidence in performing skyrocket”
—Mia.