Approach and lesson structure
As each and every person is different, I work with the individual to reach whatever goal they are looking achieve. This can be anything from preparing for an audition, working towards an upcoming recording/tour to learning their favourite song.
I like to start with taking each person back to the basics of breathing and how to control the breath more efficiently, this is something a lot of people overlook but I believe it's very important to lay a solid foundation for singing. We then work through various exercises to help improve range, control, tone, breath, flexibility and stamina. I also incorporate relaxation and posture related elements into my lessons, since, again I think these are really important in realising a person's potential.
After a few lessons spent on vocal exercises, songs are incorporated into the lesson to build on different vocal techniques and to work on different challenges. For example if a student is struggling with breath control then we might choose a slower song with longer notes to put this into practise after working on some stamina exercises. I'm always keen for my students to choose songs they are passionate about since I know people are more inclined to practise more if it's a song they love, but am happy to recommend ideas too and this works just as well.
