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Jazz Singing Lessons

Hello my name is Clare Foster. I am a singing teacher that specialises in the jazz genre and has a keen interest in Brazilian music. I teach to an advanced level and encourage my students to find their own voice and develop their unique style. Many of my students go on to work professionally.


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Clare Foster - Professional Singing Teacher

Jazz Singing Lessons Teacher - Clare Foster
My Mission

Experienced Teacher

My experience as a performer and singing teacher for over 30 years enables me to guide and help my students reach their potential. I have recorded 8 solo albums as well as being featured on several other recording projects. All this info can be found on clarefoster.bandcamp.com or my website clarefostermusic.com.

I have toured around the world and been based in New York, Amsterdam, London, Toronto and Singapore. My educational cd, “Where Do I Start?” is an excellent resource for singers and instrumentalists who what to improve their ears and focus in on a concise and detailed warm up regime.

Location

Online Lessons via Skype, Zoom & More

Singing Teacher

Clare Foster
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My Lessons

All Abilities Welcome

I welcome students of all abilities who wish to build their skills technically with exercises, breath control, vocal styling, music theory and improvising. I encourage students to learn standard repertoire and key chord sequences in the jazz idiom.

Attention is paid to gaining a clear rhythmic approach and feel of jazz music. Finding out how we can sing from the best place within ourselves and exploring ideas that may be out of our comfort zone initially. Work is done on overcoming stage fright and strategies for releasing performance tension.

Prices:


£55 per hour

Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.

Beginners & Advanced Students Welcome

I welcome both beginners and advanced students to take my lessons. I will always make a lesson plan that suits your needs as a learner.

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Beginners Welcome

I welcome beginner students.

My Experience as a Teacher

My story as a singer and teacher began when I was in my teens. A love of music and especially jazz, led me through my clarinet playing into vocalising the melodies I was playing.

I studied in New York with Barry Harris and Judy Niemack which gave me an excellent grounding in jazz. I started teaching in London in 1999 and I have taught every level from complete beginners to advanced singers. Now I specialise in adult learning. I teach workshops and weekly classes in jazz singing.

My forte is being able to help the student develop their style and work on appropriate repertoire. Having studied the Mindful Based Stress Reduction teacher training at Bangor University I also teach mindfulness based singing courses at the City Lit in London, and this approach has helped me gain a new perspective on overcoming learning obstacles that some students have.

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Advanced Singers Welcome

I also cater to more advanced learners

More About My Lessons

Having also studied vocal technique with Mark Meylan, I can help all students with keeping the voice healthy (basic vocal hygiene)and improving their technique.

For intermediate and advanced students I am able to offer advice and guidance in the music business, help them develop their repertoire, give them ideas on how to make a song their own, how to create personal arrangements and helping students prepare for professional performances (gigs) and recordings, as well as set list advice. I also cover microphone technique.

For beginners I offer to teach them a complete practice regime which will strengthen the voice, creating vocal stamina and keep their vocal folds healthy. The lessons also cover basic harmony and ear training to help with exploring improvising and embellishment of melodies. We work on phrasing, breathing and interpretation.

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I can help you to

I'm an experienced and professional singing coach who can help you improve your singing in a large number of ways. I will always make sure my lessons are easy to follow and interesting with a big focus on making sure you reach your goals as a Jazz singer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

My lessons are charged at £55 per hour for all students.

I take my lessons online from the comfort of your own home.

I teach students of all ages and all abilities how to sing.

Weekly lessons combined with plenty of practice are by far the best way to improve as a player.

Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will still be charged full price.

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Location

Online Lessons via Skype, Zoom & More
Online Lessons
These days all kinds of musicians are learning online. It's a great way to learn from an envronment that you feel comfortable in. I like to make sure that my lessons are enjoyable and no different to my face to face lessons. Lessons are taken online via zoom or skype usually and if you need any help getting set up, please let me know.
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Singing Teacher

Clare Foster
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