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Lucy

Lucy is a professional jazz singer and voice artist who has been living and working in Bristol for the last 10 years.

Lucy runs and fronts Paper Moon – a swing quintet designed for swing dancers and guests sing in several other jazz ensembles in and around the South West. As a teacher, she works with both adults and children and conducts herself with enthusiasm, patience and a sense of fun. Music is a joyful thing to produce, so Lucy believes that however hard you work, it should always be enjoyable and uplifting.

Teaching adults: Lucy specialises in jazz phrasing, rhythm, harmony, and improvisation. She also focuses on stagecraft and the emotional delivery of a song and easily adapts her styling to other genres of music such as pop, soul, folk and musical theatre. Above all, vocal health and sustainable singing are key. She works with her students to produce their own unique sound that will carry them through their lives without uncomfort or strain.

“You’ve been such a wonderful teacher to me. I’ve never gained so much confidence and progress in such a short space of time!”

– Kelly

Teaching children: Lucy is passionate about providing a platform for children to be as creative as they can. Along with the Bristol Jazz and Blues Festival, Lucy runs annual interactive music performances in primary schools in the Bristol area aiming to inspire as many children as she can to pick up an instrument and enjoy making music together. As a one-to-one teacher, Lucy focuses on the fundamentals of singing technique, fun warm-ups, performance confidence, vocal delivery and the joy of singing songs.

To book your first lesson with Lucy simply email her at lucy@singinglessonsbristol.co.uk.

Sammy

Sammy is a highly versatile vocalist with nearly two decades of experience performing live across the UK and internationally. She has been able to adapt her skills as a full-time singer/performer to helping others as a singing teacher. After completing a BA honours in professional musicianship at the Bristol Institute of Modern Music in 2016, accredited through Bath Spa University, Sammy has worked in numerous Primary Schools teaching PPA Music to both key stage one and two pupils, teaching music theory and singing.

She also has experience in Musical Theatre having performed in various production shows at Warner Leisure Hotels and attended Bath Musical Theatre Academy. Sammy can help prepare students for auditions in Musical Theatre using acting through song and to help with their repertoire. Sammy is currently teaching one-to-one sessions online (using Zoom) with students aged 6 and above. She teaches students of all abilities and experience, developing vocals through a variety of techniques including warm-ups and breathing. Sammy can also teach various genres, helping you progress by learning your favourite songs along the way. As a performer herself she can help develop your stage presence by using different performance-based techniques which will help your confidence as well as prepare you for gigs or exams.

“Samantha is a really friendly tutor, my daughter felt very comfortable with her. She loved her structured teaching approach with some warm up exercises followed by some singing of her choice. She explains the theory behind all the warm up exercises and why it is so important. I would highly recommend her.”

– Khushvinder

Sammy says: “I thrive on seeing my students develop in confidence in both vocal style and as a performer. I really encourage students to set and reach their goals. I am a highly enthusiastic teacher and love seeing my students develop, watching them grow from their first lesson with me is a wonderful feeling”

“I know what it’s like to start out from the very beginning, not having any knowledge or vocal training and being able to gain that experience is vital for any performer. I hope I can guide each student on their musical journey, whether they are wanting to do it as a hobby or to help build confidence and take it to the next level of singing professionally. I can meet your very needs so if you do have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me”

To book your first lesson with Sammy simply email at sammy@singinglessonsbristol.co.uk.

Nina

Nina focuses on developing a technique that allows you to sing with freedom of expression. She understands that singing is a vulnerable thing and therefore helps you gain confidence and use your voice to express yourself.

Her classes are fun and informative, with the option to learn stagecraft and music theory but as a default focusing on the projection of the voice, rhythm, and creative interpretation as well as emotional delivery of the song.

Nina is a skilled singer-songwriter performing on her own and with multiple bands. She also hosts a weekly open mic night at the Swan with Two Necks. The styles she performs and teaches include folk/country, jazz, blues and rock, but she also has a sweet spot for everything avant-garde and she welcomes students from the age of 10 upwards to join singing lessons.

“Nina is a wonderful teacher. Her enthusiasm for singing is contagious. Nina has helped me so much that I'm planning to sing at an open mic night!”

– John

Nina started studying the music at just 4 years old. She has grade 9 classical piano and has studied jazz and contemporary vocals A level so has a good understanding of both classical and contemporary singing techniques.

Nina has later trained with a coach working with muscle awareness and releasing muscle tension, and she now focuses on vocal health and singing with freedom.

To book your first lesson with Nina simply email nina@singinglessonsbristol.co.uk.

Chrissie

Chrissie’s aim is to guide you in understanding your voice both anatomically and aesthetically in order to encourage the most healthy and efficient techniques and practices.

Through doing so, Chrissie will help improve many aspects of your singing (such as stamina, tone, breath control, pitching, range, agility and power) as well as additional skills (such as performance/microphone technique, improvisation and songwriting).

Chrissie specialises in a number of Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) styles, including soul, pop, R&B and jazz; as well as contemporary musical theatre and acting through song. Taking a holistic approach to teaching, her lessons are underpinned with a sense of “soul”- regardless of genre. By this she means the philosophy of soul, using the art of singing to communicate unapologetic, passionate expressions of who you are, what you believe and how you feel.

“I would not say I’m the ideal student. I’m very nervous, and often show up for lessons unprepared. But I chose Chrissie because I saw in her story a sensitivity that reminded me of my own, and it gave me hope that, with her help, I could use music to reawaken my creative heart.

– Monika Aesta

Chrissie studied Musical Theatre at the BRIT School, receiving a triple Distinction* (star) for her National Diploma. Subsequently, she went on to receive a 1st Class Honours degree in Professional Musicianship from the British & Irish Modern Music Institute (BIMM). More recent accolades include performing at Glastonbury Festival, on BBC1 and the UK House of Commons; providing backing/session vocals for artists such as Natalie Weiss and Wasuremono; and writing and releasing music both as a topline writer and as a solo artist.

Chrissie is excited to share her knowledge, experience and passion for singing with others, whether you’re just starting out, or an advanced singer looking to brush up on technique or learn some new skills.

To book your first lesson with Chrissie simply email chrissie@singinglessonsbristol.co.uk.

Leo

Whether you want to pursue your recording dreams or simply have a great time learning and singing in a warm relaxed environment then Leo is an exceptional and inspiring vocal coach. Lessons are tailored to your needs and will draw on music across genres to help develop your voice and style.

Leo Wood is also a signed, singer songwriter recording artist with tracks topping 3million plays and rising. An industry entrepreneur with music spanning across dance genres as well as solo acoustic. She is releasing on leading labels including Defected, Hospital, Anjuna Deep (to name a small few) and has a lot to offer singer songwriters and anyone interested in the business of becoming a successful recording vocalist.

Have a good time, let off some steam and achieving amazing things at the same time. Taking on limited students 13+.

“I love my weekly lessons with Leo, I’ve been coming back for over 4 years and when she went traveling, I never found anyone to match. I’m so pleased to have her back and start work on a new recording project where she’s helping me with some of my own song writing and we’re learning some great covers. I really enjoy Leo’s repertoire and she’s always inspiring me with under the radar tunes and artists as well as the classics. An uplifting, fun and wonderful teacher - can’t recommend enough.'”

– Amy Osbourne

During lessons with Leo, you will develop an in-depth understanding of how your voice works in order to build your confidence and your technical skill. Lessons with Leo are fun and energetic! She is positive, patient and encouraging and takes pride in helping to bring out the inner performer in even the shiest of students!

To book your first lesson with Leo simply email leo@singinglessonsbristol.co.uk.

Holly

Holly is a professional singing teacher, singer-songwriter and recording artist. She designs singing lessons that are informative, engaging and achieve notable results.

She is a lively teacher whose passion about the voice and its potential is contagious. She works with students on achieving vocal freedom so that they can sing with grace and ease. This is done by working towards vocal balance so that students can sing in a healthy and relaxed way.

Through her instruction, Holly helps instil confidence and self-belief in even the most tentative of singers. She believes that we all have a unique voice to share, and enjoys working with students and witnessing their voices and confidence blossom under her patient, encouraging and enthusiastic teaching.

She welcomes students aged 8 and above of all ability levels to study voice with her. She specialises in pop, singer-songwriter, country and rock styles, but can apply her teaching to benefit students seeking guidance in many other genres as well.

“Holly is a fantastic teacher! She’s very knowledgeable, warm and encouraging, and made the lesson a delight!”

– William, 24 year old student

Holly enjoys working with students toward their singing dreams, whether learning to sing in tune, preparing for an open mic or gig, or becoming a recording artist.

As the frontwoman of a band focused around her original songs, she uses her experience to offer students guidance on performance and developing vocal style and artistry.

To book your first lesson with Holly simply email holly@singinglessonsbristol.co.uk.

Alba

Alba's focus is on learning the right techniques to be able to develop your singing potential. Once you have the right techniques your confidence will grow, you will feel stronger as a singer and as a musician.

The technique may be important, but it is also crucial to feel relaxed and comfortable when singing, so Alba balances this out with making her lessons fun and creating an easy going environment to learn in. Alba welcomes students from the age of 10 upwards for her singing lessons.

Alba is a professional singer fronting two different projects, one of original material and the other a covers band. She also works as a backing vocalist for a host of different bands. Extensive gigging means that Alba knows the scene well and can help students branch out to do some open-mics or jam sessions.

“Thank you both Alba and Eliza, you guys made me feel very comfortable and I can only give positive feedback. Loved it!”

– Sarah

Alba is classically trained and has been singing since she was 9 years old. She has Grade 8 (ABRSM) and passed with distinction back in 2008. She studied Music and Pre Professional Music A level, so has a good grounding in theory and has a basic knowledge of how to play the piano.

She has been lucky enough to sing abroad for events and also tours the festival circuit including Glastonbury, Betsival, Boomtown and Shambala. To book your first lesson with Alba simply email alba@singinglessonsbristol.co.uk.