Singing lessons in Salford

My name is Huw Thomas I am a classically trained singer and vocal coach as well as a professional singer-songwriter and musician. I graduated from Leeds College of Music, first study in classical voice in 2016. I currently play in the UK band Huw Eddy & The Carnival signed to international agency Midnight Mango. I have a great deal of experience teaching students of all ages both classical and contemporary vocals and across all genres and styles. In our lessons, we will focus on building solid foundations in terms of a strong and healthy technique that will filter into your chosen style. It’s about working from the ground up so that you can unlock your voices full potential. Whatever you want to achieve even if it is singing your favourite song from start to finish or getting the best out of your original material, I will work with you to put the structures of posture, breath control and pitch accuracy in place. Music Qualifications & Achievements: BA Hons Music (Classical)

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I am a versatile and experienced singer who has trained at the world-class Royal Conservatoire – Royal Northern College of Music during a four-year Popular Music bachelors degree, where I graded with a 1st. I offer one on one singing lessons in Manchester for both female and male singers, professionals and beginners 12 years of age and older. I help people build their technique, repertoire, prepare for their singing auditions, live performances and give guidance in stagecraft. I also work with students who want to sing just for fun or learn a few songs for a special occasion and do it as a hobby for their own enjoyment. I have a wide range of experience in performance, singing, stagecraft, artistic vision and image building as well as public presentation skills. I had amazing opportunities to work with high-class worldwide known vocalists and vocal coaches like Sheila Raye Charles, Wayne Ellington, Nicky Allan, Soyeon Kim and Kim Chandler. I always try and use their advice experience when teaching my students, adapt and alter it to their individual needs. I am prepared to teach everybody who wants to become a professional, deepen their knowledge or sing and just have a great time! I am interested in a variety of music genres from Jazz, Blues, Soul to Pop, R&B and Electronic music, but I always let my students choose what they want to perform. I am eager to learn myself, hence I always introduce new techniques to my students and experiment with new exercises and ways of singing practising. I work on breathing, posture, efficient warm-ups, mix-voice, blending ranges, vocal stamina, discovering one’s unique voice abilities and qualities. I love using Sadolin singing techniques. After the student and I make sure there is a good technical base, I introduce the work with vocal colour, different styles of singing, personality in voice, delivery, performance, stage character and fine details of stagecraft. I am flexible and always try to make people feel free and relaxed when working with me, be it doing exercises or presenting their work and progress. Having said that, I am always honest and never afraid of giving constructive criticism and feedback as I feel it is immensely important for one’s professional growth. As every individual has different needs and capabilities, I easily adjust and choose the best way to approach and interact with each and one of them. If they have a preferred way of learning, I am always open for suggestions and changes. Also, I like to get to know the person and discuss their goals, expectations, targets. I strongly believe that working hard is a key to success, so I will make sure we do that together and achieve great results! Music Qualifications & Achievements: Education Qualifications: Royal Northern College of Music, BMus Popular music (Graded with a 1st) Juozas Karosas Music School (2008 – 2015) Exams passed:Speciality (Piano) SolfeggioHistory of Music Ensemble Professional Experience: RNCM Session Orchestra with Bill Laurance and Snarky Puppy:Had an amazing opportunity to sing live with RNCM Session Orchestra alongside Bill Laurance and his band – Snarky Puppy. The RNCM Children’s Opera Project:In collaboration with composer Kate Pearson worked with children from four Greater Manchester primary schools on a new musical production called ‘Rats’ based on the German folktale The Pied Piper of Hamelin. ‘Hope run’ Charity event:As a singer and active member of the town’s community was very keen to take part in a project that raises money for people with oncological diseases. In collaboration with a fellow singer, Saule Boguzaite recorded an anthem and performed it at the event as well as present it live on a popular Lithuanian TV show ‘Good Morning, Lithuania’. Project ‘Klaipeda Creates for the World’:Selected to present and play own original music in a Lithuanian government-led project for young artists living and creating abroad. Workshop with Sheila Raye Charles:Had the honour to have a masterclass with Sheila Raye Charles learning about her career and singing techniques, getting constructive criticism on songs performed.

I have been teaching singing, piano, and music theory for over ten years, to students of all ages and levels of experience. I studied at Royal Holloway, Oxford University, Oxford Brookes University, and the University of Manchester and have also worked as a classroom teacher of A-level music and music technology. Having been a performing musician since childhood, I have years of experience to draw on to bring out your musical potential. My speciality is finding technique and repertoire that suits the individual student, helping them to develop their skills in the best way for them. This can be in any style – I teach classical, musical theatre, and rock and pop, amongst other genres. I welcome young and adult students alike, and I have a variety of teaching strategies and resources for any age.

Bryony is a Piano, Vocal and Violin teacher from Manchester. She has 2 years of teaching experience, is classically trained at degree level and has been performing and song-writing for years. Primarily a vocal teacher, Bryony also has ample experience and enjoys teaching Piano, Violin and Music Theory. She can also aid in song-writing. While her training is in classical music, she teaches a range of genres and her personal work is in folk and song-writing.Bryony's lessons are tailored to the individual. All levels, genres and ages are welcome. The student's musical goals are at the centre the lessons - whether they would be graded exams, performances or to have fun learning a new creative skill.

Hi! I’m a student at the Royal Northern College of Music studying singing and composition. I have a very flexible teaching style, I know all too well how important it is that your teacher is adapting to the way that you work best! I have experience teaching people of all ages and am happy to take on any students! Alongside my speciality in singing and composition, I have extensive training in classical piano and can teach at all levels. I truly believe that it is never too late to start learning an instrument or to sing (one of the most amazing singers I know started when he was in his fifties!). I’m happy to travel to teach or can teach in the facilities of the RNCM. Don’t hesitate to send me a message to find out more! I am in demand as a singer across the country and have sung with the Dorset Opera Festival and the Oxford Opera Festival recently. I finished my undergraduate degree at the Univeristy of Manchester with first class honours and am currently finishing the prestigious Graduate Diploma at the RNCM.

LOK LAI is a rising UK-based Hong-Kong-born musician, after attaining Distinction in DipLCM (Recital) in Classical Singing and DipLCM (Recital) in Piano Performance of London College of Music, LOK LAI graduated in Diploma Studies from Internationales Musikkonservatorium (IMUK) Graz in Austria, where he majored in Voice under the tutelage of Prof. Wolfgang Müller-Lorenz. He also studied Piano with Prof. Zoltan Füzessery and Prof. Che-Lun Hsu. Linus completed the Diploma in Music Foundations at The Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts, studying Voice under Prof. Albert, Chun Lim. He also attended masterclasses by renowned artists, including Prof. Wolfgang Müller-Lorenz and Prof. Aud Kjellaug Tesaker. Linus frequently won accolades during his studies in Hong Kong and Austria since 2020. He won the Scholarships for Outstanding Performances by HKSAR Government Scholarships Fund in Hong Kong. Besides, he has won prizes in various international music competitions held in Germany, Austria, the U.K., and Hong Kong. Recognized for his profound expression with great stage presence, Linus is an experienced choral singer and has been singing at numerous events, including the Choir and Organ Concert with the Hallé Choir, the Sung Eucharist with Manchester Cathedral Voluntary Choir for Festival of All Saints at Manchester Cathedral in the U.K., the Choral Evensong with Adamas Voces at Selby Abbey in the U.K., the Holy Mass for Corpus Christi with Choir of Parish Church of Münzgraben (Pfarre Graz- Münzgraben) at Graz Cathedral (Dompfarre Graz) in Austria, Festival of Religion held by Chamber Music Festival Styria (Steiermark) in Graz of Austria, Chorus Performance of IDOMENEO at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and the International Choral Jazz and Mass Participatory Musicking Festival in Hong Kong. He also performs actively as a soloist. He had a solo performance of Messiah at Christ Church Pennington in the U.K.. He had a solo performance with pianist Henrik Sande at The United Methodist Church Graz in Austria. He performed the Holy Mass with other singers, including Prof. Wolfgang Müller-Lorenz at theParish Church of Frohnleiten in Graz of Austria conducted by Christian Köckl. Linus also performed at Stiftung Mozarteum- Großer Saal in Salzburg of Austria.

Hi! My name is Hazel, I'm a singer and violist performing in South Manchester. My background is in classical music having played violin and viola in many orchestras and quartets over the years. More recently, I have studied jazz vocals and folk music, and now primarily work as a vocalist and violist with folk/funk/pop musicians as well as performing my own songs with my duo. My attitude towards teaching is person-centered and holistic and is driven by the students' passions. I can teach viola, violin, piano, singing, songwriting, and music theory up to an intermediate level, and can offer singing and viola lessons up to an advanced level. These would primarily be within the classical genre, however, I can also incorporate elements of folk, pop, and jazz if desired! Qualifications: BMus Music Grade 8 Viola (ABRSM) Grade 8 Singing (ABRSM) Grade 5 Violin (ABRSM) Grade 5 Piano (Trinity) Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM)