[Veronica Wakeling]

Let it go …There may be a sad reason for non payment.Or they didn’t value your tuition .Personally have had situation where the student was too proud to admit they had fallen on hard times .I make it clear to all my students if they have a problem with financing just say so We can still accommodate until times get better .That’s just me I understand many tutors cannot afford to do it this way .Ohhh Hope this helps . Best regards Veronica

[Veronica Wakeling]

A blown up balloon to each ear in turn,then each note from the scale of C major to start,go up the major scale very slowly with the resonation vocalised as “NING NING.When the brain accepts that note resonation,go to the D, one by one up the scale.Repeat as necessary until accepted.The voice from NING NING is in head voice with no distraction from interference.Will not work with every student,though I have had great steps forward with mine.

[Veronica Wakeling]

I have 4 long term students now 9 years.They first were college students in my classes.They each have gone from middle of the road ,to now singing opera both technical and performance.Through all the stages both female and male ,.Amazing ,and I may add is now over 70 years old.1 latecomer.,had a voice like sandpaper ,now sings like a dove…….

[Veronica Wakeling]

Hi Phil,I find this works for me,the highs and lows of family finances can change dramatically,

I never charge for missed tuition with a genuine reason.I keep overheads to minimum,with free sheet music bespoke backing tracks.Entry into performing arts,and performance.With the economic situation at the moment,I encourage multi student tuition with reduced cost or free.

I realise not all teachers are in a position to work this way,but it really is rewarding when some students worthy of training would never have had that chance.

[Veronica Wakeling]

Depending on her ability to digest technique,forget voice and tell her to use her voice as a tool box,perfecting each technique,one by one,then voice will look after itself.It works with mine ,but most are older…