Music lessons in Birmingham

Do you love singing? Maybe you want to try it as a hobby? Come and take some online singing lessons with me. I’m vocal teacher Gemma Higgins, fully DBS checked. I have many years of working in the music industry! Gaining my First Diploma in Performing Arts at college, Music Education Teacher Cert at ABRSM, recording songs and performing in shows and pantomime, to singing on the live circuit in bands and in my acoustic duo Acoustical. I would love to hear from you. I can help you to improve your technique, tone, pitching and listening skills. Health benefits of singing are well documented: Singing improves your mood, releases endorphins and is a very effective stress reliever. Singing is so important because it builds self-confidence and promotes self-esteem.  I have always believed it is a fantastic way of bringing different ages and abilities to come together and create something special. Your voice is your instrument and needs constant care and attention, warm-ups prepare you for the intense vibrations that come along with singing.  It gives you a working structure to look after your precious instrument and makes your voice aware. Believe it or not, singing also makes you very productive! It requires you to isolate parts of your body but also to keep everything working together and creates a unique self-awareness of what the whole body is doing.  The more you practice getting used to your voice, the more confidence you will have in yourself. Having good vocal control, tone, clear phrasing and vocal support is so important and is the basis for singing.  I thoroughly believe in active listening while singing. Listening skills are so important and a valuable life skill, and is incredibly valuable training. As any vocal coach will tell you, breathing exercises are absolutely essential for good singing.   Breathing exercises give the singer a solid foundation from which to work.  Take care of the voice, I will provide you with all the support needed, with vocal health in mind your voice will serve you well for many years to come. The way to develop a good singing voice is to practice each of the points above, improving your voice and more. Performance skills and singing bring magic combined, mastering the craft of singing with stage presence brings energy and charisma, you are bringing something meaningful to the audience, and setting aside practice sessions will concentrate on integrating voice and movement.  All such important skills. Singing encourages you to express your emotions and sharpen your abilities to communicate whilst exercising lip and tongue movement.  And one of the biggest benefits of singing is the repeated use of the ‘memory muscle’. Having a good means of having a good voice throughout a song, not just every now and then.  Consistent volume, tone, pitching, support and style are most conducive to consistent singing.  Learning these vocal techniques will help you become a complete singer, your technique becomes greater than the sum of its parts when working on multiple facets of your voice. Simple vocal techniques include: Vibrato Breath control Humming Diction Phrasing Lip roll arpeggio Improvement is more rapid and steady when having the required knowledge and skills to develop your vocal instrument. Just as an athlete would never begin a training session without first stretching, it is never recommended that a singer jumps into intense vocal demands without first allowing the voice to warm up properly. Look after your voice, and your voice will look after you. Music Qualifications & Achievements: 2001 – Solihull College – Gained First Diploma in Performing Arts 2002 – Album of original songs recorded with the producer of UB40 2007 – Solo Female Vocalist on the club circuit 2013 – Pantomime show run ‘Aladdin’ at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall as lead character Jasmin 2018-2020 – Lead vocalist of band ‘Partners in crime’ performing on the club circuit, venues such as weddings 2019 to present – Vocal Teacher at company ‘Born2Sing’ 2020 to present – Vocalist in Acoustic duo ‘Acoustical’ performing on the club circuit, wedding venues 2020 – Gained ABRSM Vocal teacher qualification

Hi there, my name is Rob Mills, former guitarist of famous classic rock band Diamond Head! I have done hundreds of amazing shows and festivals including a European tour supporting Megadeth! I have been teaching guitar students and taking them to rockstar level for the past 20 years, one of my most famous students is Adam Zindani of Welsh rock band Stereophonics! If you want to take your playing to levels you never could imagine then please get in touch! Music Qualifications & Achievements: Played on the 2006 studio album All will be revealed by Diamond Head! Appeared on the 2006 live DVD ‘To the devil his due’ by Diamond Head! 23 date tour in 2005 supporting thrash legends Megadeth! Wacken festival appearance in 2003 to over 25,000 fans! Bachelor of Arts in Music Grade 5 music theory Also available now- SPEED MECHANICS ELITE LEVEL GUITARIST coaching program! A two-month intensive one-to-one with a free PDF with nearly two hundred exercises to totally transform your guitar technique!! Drop me a message now to find out more!!!

I’m a freelance musician and drum teacher based in Birmingham, specialising in drum kit and percussion. As a performer I most often play jazz/improvised music but also have experience across a diverse range of musical situations. I’ve taught students across a broad spectrum of abilities, from beginners to advanced musicians. Tuition is tailored to the needs and interests of each pupil, whilst offering a holistic approach to musicianship with an emphasis on learning from real musical examples. Music from a broad spectrum of styles is covered, combined with exercises designed to address the technical demands of the instrument. This aims to develop fundamental skills that equip students for the challenges of real-life playing situations and at the same time making sure practice is rewarding and fun. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Bachelor of Music (Jazz) from Birmingham Conservatoire A-Level Music Grade 8 Drum Kit with distinction Full DBS (CRB) certificate

A kind, patient, and knowledgeable teacher with years of experience teaching to all ages! If you’re looking for a comforting hand to help you or your child develop as a musician, I can help! As a working professional, I have the musicianship and teaching experience to help you push through whatever hurdles you may be facing. I pride myself in my focus on enjoyment for my sessions, I promise fun and productive environment for both my online and in person teaching. Drop me a message if you want that from our teacher! ABOUT THE LESSON: We’re all at our own stages of our musical journey and we all resonate differently to different teachings. Because of this I’m a believer in a reactive teaching style where, as the student, you get to decide what music you want to play to best suit you. I’m able to teach jazz, classical, pop, and other genres all to a high level so no matter what you’re looking for we can find improvements. The first lesson we have together will be more focused on getting to know your playing and finding any faults in technique we can iron out for the next session. From there, we’ll choose music and exercises, specifically chosen to help you develop; to learn between sessions so we can work on them together! It’s important for you to practice independently and I do often set homework; without strong practice we won’t be able to make any progress! ABOUT ME: I’ve been a working professional musician for 5 years, with a resume spanning music festivals both nationally and internationally (Cheltenham Jazz, London Jazz, Mostly Jazz, Funk & Soul, Nozstock, and many more). I’ve done international tours to Portugal and Germany, notably having a platform at the Pico Jazz festival in the Azores. My teaching resume includes 1-1 teaching from the ages of 6-80, and 3-years’ worth of group workshop teaching. I’ve seen my teenage students go on to attend music schools across the country such as RBC, WRCMD, and Guildhall. Coming from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire jazz department, my knowledge and skills on saxophone, clarinet, and flute are all the highest standard. Outside of teaching, my main project is pushing my own jazz quartet featuring my own music. I have an enhanced DBS. I would love to hear from you, send me a message!

Qualifications: BA (Hons) Popular Music, Popular Music MA

Qualifications: University of Birmingham MA performance pathway, University of Hull BA music, ABRSM Grade 8 piano performance, ABRSM Grade 5 flute performance

Hello my name is Rebecca. I have just graduated from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire with a BMus Hons in jazz saxophone. Since starting university in September 2020, I have developed my playing and composing, diversifying into new genres and instruments all whilst developing my educational practice. I have a passion to encourage and nurture every student that I teach. I am very organized and hardworking, tailoring lessons for each individual young person, whilst nurturing their creative interests, to achieve their full potential.

Qualifications: BA (Hons) (First Class) in Music

Professional Musician and Music Teacher Graduate of Royal Birmingham Conservatoire - BMus Jazz Course 2022 (1st Class)  Over 16 years of experience in jazz, pop, and classical music settings Experienced teacher of adults and children - 1 to 1 lessons and group lessons (B:Music Support Tutor, Wolverhampton Music Service Peripatetic Teacher, Notebenders Community Big Band Conductor) I believe that music education must be fun and accessible to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. I love to share my years of experience with students and hope I can pass on my love for music to them.I am a saxophonist with 16 years of experience playing a wide variety of genres from jazz to pop to classical. As a gigging professional musician, I have many years of experience playing in live settings to audiences of all sizes and can give you direct feedback and the core skills for live performance. Teaching Experience I have a wealth of experience teaching students of a variety of ages and abilities. This includes: One To One private teaching for adults Small Group and whole class teaching ages 8-16 for Wolverhampton Music Service Small Group jazz tutoring ages 11-16 at Symphony Hall for B:Music Large Ensemble Directing for the Notebenders Community Big Band I place a strong emphasis on listening to music and developing your skills as an all-round musician. This includes ear-training, rhythm, instrumental technique, transcription, theory, composition, and much more! About the lessons My lessons offer a very personal learning experience that is tailored to your tastes and needs. Learn your favourite songs or new techniques/concepts that you want to explore. I can teach all abilities from beginner to advanced, with a focus on having fun exploring music. Topics can range from learning songs, instrumental technique, improvisation, music theory, song writing and composition/arrangement. We can work either from my own syllabus or towards ABRSM and Trinity graded exams. I am a specialist in jazz improvisation and can give you direction to learning to improvise with my own resources and syllabus. A typical first lesson entails meeting to discuss your goals, current experience with the instrument, and what music you would like to learn. From there we will begin bespoke lessons tailored to your needs as a learner. This could include specific listening, exercises, custom resource sheets, pieces to learn, and more! Teaching usually takes place at my house or online. For your first lesson you will only need your instrument and a notebook to write in. Additionally I can help give you information and guidance on choosing a saxophone and where to find one if you are just getting started. Testimonials "Perfect! David is a brilliant tutor! Really patient and encouraging as well as keeping the lessons fun. Thank you" - Rosie "David brings his massive talent and enthusiasm into his Saxophone teaching.He is patient and knowledgeable and he has a knack for bringing out the best in his students- all delivered with humility and a sense of humour." - Nancy "I’ve been playing with the Dave for years now, and on top of being a high level saxophonist skilled with both reading music and improvising, he has a deep understanding of the theory behind it and is a talented composer/arranger and an excellent band leader. On top of this, he has an infectious passion for all things creative!" - Luke "David has been performing in bands that I run for about 10 years and has always shown himself to be dependable and reliable. He is a top quality player with a good knowledge of music, making him very well suited to being a successful teacher." - Roger "I have played with David for many years and he is always punctual and reliable. Furthermore, he is a succinct and well learned teacher and musician. Not only a saxophone player, David is an expert in Jazz and improvising with a deep knowledge of some of the most profound methods of improvising." - Robin

Hannah is a seasoned vocal coach with over 10 years of experience in both pop and musical theatre. As an ongoing performer herself, she combines her passion for music and performance with her expertise to help individuals become better singers and all-around performers. Hannah specialises in working with singers and performers with ADHD and anxiety and is passionate about helping those performers overcome their barriers and achieve their full potential. Hannah offers personalized vocal lessons for students of all ages and levels, online or in person in Birmingham. She specializes in a variety of genres including musical theatre, pop, rock, jazz, and audition preparation. Her teaching approach is tailored to each student's needs, ensuring they gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Hannah's students have achieved notable success, with multiple drama school applicants securing placements to well known schools such as Bird and students earning Distinction results in their Rockschool and Trinity exams. If you're looking for an experienced coach who can guide you in honing your vocal skills and reaching your performance goals, reach out to Hannah for a transformative learning experience. Qualifications: First class honours degree in Popular music, London College of music Grade 8 vocals Distinction, ACTL in Musical Theatre Level 4 Merit, Conrad Gayle training for vocal coaches Merit, LCM Grade 5 music theory Pass, Understanding muscle physiology: Towards an applied framework for singing training and voice rehab, Understanding didactic startergies based on the Laban Malmgren technique.

Tuition includes: Experienced, patient and friendly one to one teaching. Available to all ages and abilities, from the comfort of your own home, face to face or through online video stream, arranged at a time to suit you. Theoretical guidance and resources, to include guitar/bass tablature, staff notation, sheet music, chordal diagrams and interactive web based content. Instrument care and maintenance service available. To include string changing, action and intonation adjustment etc. I tailor my lessons to the tastes of each individual pupil/student, mainly teaching music chosen by them, so they can learn their favorite songs as they progress. Can also teach Piano at a beginners level only The Carribbean Regals Steelband (June 2010 - Present) The Caribbean Regals is a group made up of myself on bass, a Double Pan player providing the harmony (Chords) and the business owner Sofia Mills on the lead Steel Pan with a drum machine used to keep the rhythm. We are but a small part of a extensive network of musicians that travel all over the U.K providing entertainment for all different types of functions to include weddings, parties, festivals etc. The main styles of music covered are Reggae and Calypso, but we always strive to put together a very varied set to accommodate different tastes and are always willing to take requests. A common approach we operate is to take well known pop songs and adapt them within a Reggae or Calypso flavour. We also offer workshops in the Steel Pan providing a enlightening educational journey into its historical origins and how to practicably approach this specialist instrument, giving them the opportunity to play one for themselves. Qualifications: BA Hons Popular Music, PTLLS (Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector, Grade 5 Guitar, Grade 7 Music Theory, Grade 6 Bass

My name is Jonno Gaze and I am a percussionist, composer and improviser based in Birmingham, UK. Born in 1999, I grew up playing djembe and drum-kit with friends and family, singing songs and making lots of noise! At school, I played in bands and orchestras before finding musicians who really inspired me to make music. From 2016-2017 I was an Aldeburgh Young Musician, where I was lucky enough to meet musicians from different cultures all over the world who celebrated creativity, collaboration and the artistic nature of every individual. I loved collaborating with others and creating music together, which I still do now, and ultimately wanted to study music further after realising my heroes also studied. From 2017-2021 I studied jazz at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Now, music is a big part of my life and how I express myself and share with others, and I get a bit lost without it! Currently, I am involved in the eclectic jazz, electronic, folk and improvising scenes in the UK while teaching 1-1 drum lessons and leading creative music workshops. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Bachelor of Music (Jazz) from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Grade 8 Distinction on Drum-kit Young Drummer of the Year UK Finalist in 2014 & 2016