Singing Teachers – Eastbourne East Sussex
Michaela Message – Eastbourne Singing Teacher at Waves Studio
I am a professional singer and vocal coach with a BA Hons Degree in Songwriting (BIMM Brighton) and a PGCE Primary (University of Sussex). I classically trained for 7 years and hold Grade 8 in Singing (LCM exam board). I have been a teacher for 3 years and now run Waves Vocal Tuition, offering private 1:1 vocal lessons from my own studio in Eastbourne. Alongside this, I am the front-woman of the covers band The Normans and gig regularly around East Sussex. I also record as a music artist and collaborate with producers from the UK and abroad, releasing and featuring on tracks on Spotify/Apple Music etc.
I specialise in teaching Pop and Musical Theatre singing, but can cater to all vocal abilities and styles. My lessons focus on developing vocal strength, stamina and confidence as a performer, whilst being able to maintain a healthy voice. All exercises support pupils with their vocal range, breathing technique, posture and delivery. I am DBS checked.
I also offer opportunities to record vocals in my studio during lessons. The recording process is different from singing live and I feel this is another vital skill to have as a singer. These recordings can also be professionally mixed and delivered to pupils as a WAV file.
For all enquiries, get in touch below:
Mobile: 07854781878
Email: wavesstudioeastbourne@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waves_eastbourne/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550044841101
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chaelamusic
Freya Astrella is passionate about helping people connect with their authentic voice and step into their personal power.
Freya Astrella is a bona fide vocal technique expert and contemporary voice specialist. She is one of the only teachers in the region to have gained Estill Voice certification, and she also holds a First Class BA(hons) in Professional Musicianship and a Master of Music Degree in Popular Music. She is currently undertaking clinical training in vocal massage.
As a teacher, Freya has taught all ages and abilities at BIMM, Access To Music, Academy of Music And Sound, TheatreTrain, Stagecoach Theatre Arts, and Rock Project. She currently coaches at Rhapsody Artist Development in Seaford. Plus, she has held a private practice for 15+ years, helping all ages and abilities to reach their vocal potential.
As a performer, Freya has accumulated hundreds of stage and studio hours. From functions in iconic London venues to collaborating with charting producers. However, Freya’s proudest moment was being inducted into the Cirque du Soleil casting database. More recently, she has been recording and releasing her unique brand of experimental folk music.
Freya was also a lead writer for VoiceCouncil.com, which was the biggest international website for singers. During this time, she interviewed notable authors, scientists, teachers, and performers, alongside her own thought pieces and book reviews. And in the last year alone, Freya has published a vocal e-book, designed an online singing course, and launched a monthly newsletter. Safe to say, she has a deep understanding of all things voice – from both the academic and artistic side.
“Freya is so incredibly passionate about singing and all things music. She clearly has a gift and so generously shares her infinite font of musical knowledge with those who share an interest. There’s not much, if anything, that she does not know about the mechanics of singing. A master class guaranteed!” – Lou Channon, Director of Brighton Goes Gospel Choir, 2021
“As a singing teacher myself, having lessons with Freya has been wonderful. Her knowledge of the voice is outstanding and her delivery is very non-judgemental. Freya’s lessons are a safe space for you to explore vocal sounds, make mistakes, and try new repertoire.” – Sally, private student, 2023
Ready to start your journey to a stronger singing voice? Freya offers lessons in her cosy home in Seaford or at a purpose-built music studio in Eastbourne. Lessons start from £40 or you can book a block of five from £175
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone: 07946623608
Email: astrellas.odyssey@gmail.com
Website: freyaastrella-vocalcoach.co.uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/freyaastrella_vocalcoach
Facebook: www.facebook.com/freyaastrellavocalcoach
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@freyaastrella_vocalcoach
Jade Williams Singing Teacher
Call: 07950850636 – Email: jadedaniellewilliamsmusic@
I am a professional artist, performer, writer and musician for 20 years, as well as Choir Leader for Some Voices Choir “London’s Coolest Choir” – Time-out. I have been teaching Voice, Piano & Music Theory for 15 years and was a specialist vocalist at Wells Cathedral School.
I’ve recorded with some of the top names in the music industry as well as working regularly with top studios and labels, as well as TV and Radio.I won a place on Team Tom on The Voice, and have performed at many prestigious events, festivals and tours.
As a singing teacher, I specialise in dealing with anxiety and asthma and I create a very calm environment to help develop a sense of control and understanding. I am CRB/DBS checked.
Joanne Boag B.Mus(Hons) M.Mus
Singing Teacher
Mobile: 07795975585
Email: jboag79@gmail.com
My name is Joanne and I am a professional opera singer and singing teacher, delighted to now be offering singing lessons in the Seaford area. Since graduating from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and The National Opera Studio, I have been lucky enough to enjoy a varied career, performing extensively with many of the country’s leading opera companies including Glyndebourne, English National Opera, Welsh National Opera and Scottish Opera. Estill levels I and II trained, I can provide cross genre vocal tuition from classical through to musical theatre, pop and folk. Lessons are fun, tailored to the individual, and all levels are catered for. Please get in touch for more details. A trial lesson of 45 mins is £15 and lessons are £30 per hour thereafter. Call: 07795975585 – Email: jboag79@gmail.com – Download Joanne’s flyer 
Eastbourne Singing Teacher
Catherine Cowan
Please email: mail@catherinecowan.co.uk – Website: thepianopracticeeastbourne.co.uk
I am a highly qualified and experienced teacher of piano, singing and music theory with a first class honours degree from the Birmingham Conservatoire and an instrumental teaching diploma. I have successfully taught piano and singing in all styles from classical to pop for 20 years. In addition to my private practice I have also taught at the Leeds College of Music for some years.
All ages and abilities are welcome, from beginners to advanced. My tuition is tailored to each individual’s goals and I am happy to teach those learning ‘just for fun’ as well as those who wish to perform and take exams. I have an excellent exam success rate with ABRSM, Trinity and Rock School.
Alongside teaching I perform frequently both as a singer and pianist. I work as an accompanist and also a songwriter. My work has been played on BBC 2, various radio stations and in theatres around the UK including Theatre Royal, York and Komedia, Brighton.
Please email mail@catherinecowan.co.uk for all enquiries.
“Catherine is a joy to work with, thorough and excellent at personalising the lesson. She is that rarest of teachers, inspirational.” Charles, piano student.
“The lesson is full of purposeful, focussed activity. My daughter leaves every lesson inspired.” Mrs Lown, mother of piano student.
Fiona Wallace
Eastbourne Singing Teacher
Eastbourne Singing Teacher – Exam prep ABRSM & Rockschool
Saturday lessons available from January 2018
07949 886 177 / fjgwallace@icloud.com / https://fionawallace.com/
My name is Fiona Wallace and I am a professional singer and singing teacher, based in Eastbourne, East Sussex. I have many years of singing experience, having started with choral music as a child. I trained in opera and classical music as a teenager, gaining a Distinction in ABRSM Grade 8 Voice, aged seventeen, when I studied with the wonderful Mary Nicholson in the north of Scotland. In my early twenties I studied rock and pop singing with Sybil Esmore and Helena Shenel in London, where I performed in originals and covers pop-rock bands across the city. During the years that have since followed, I gained a degree in Professional Musicianship (Vocals), a diploma in Human Anatomy and Physiology, and further study with Estill Vocal Method teachers, and the late Pam Parry, voice-fixer extraordinaire. All of this learning, plus years performing rock, pop and soul in covers bands, has put a few tricks up my sleeve. So, for the past 8 years I have been teaching in secondary, A-level and BTEC and private schools, and at home.
As a classical singer who fell into singing rock music, a lot of changes occurred in my voice, and a few vocal techniques made no sense to me. So I ended up having to teach myself how to ‘belt’ safely, and how to allow the change from the lower range into the upper to show (‘yodelling’) and how to ‘cry’ in pop singing.
By allowing subtle changes in the vocal anatomy, we can produce the qualities we want. We can learn exactly what the body needs for the voice to create volume, power, clarity with natural tone, without hurting our vocal cords. We can replace old habits that cause tension and voice-crash, with new, healthy habits that will give us longevity.
The voice, powered by amazing but delicate muscles, is trainable, and this takes some dedication. If you would like to know how to go about this, find out what your individual needs as a singer are, and tap into a fresh, modern, and realistic way to improve your singing, please contact me to discuss private lessons, either on a regular basis or as a short course.
I am CRB/DBS checked and am fully insured.
Linda Grace
Singer and Voice Teacher
07880 700858 / email: linda[at]easysing.co.uk / www.easysing.co.uk
Linda Grace is a singer and voice teacher based in Hailsham. She has diplomas from Trinity Cllege and the London College of Music. Linda has studied singing with some of the top professional singers and coaches in the UK and USA. She has performed numerous concerts in East Sussex venues, and for seven years also sang as a concert soloist with Opera South East, and performed in several of their operas. Linda teaches singing in Hailsham, and is sxperienced in helping individuals overcome problems and difficulties with their singing.
Linda teaches a short course over four Saturday afternoons in Hailsham, which gives you a solid foundation in vocal technique, and enables you to sing anything you want with greater ease. This course is for choir singers, singers in stage musical societies, aspiring
opera students, or anyone who wants to brush up their singing. Complete beginners are welcome. Linda can also help singers with vocal problems such as breaks, cracking and throat strain, and can help you reach higher notes with greater ease. Please visit www.easysing.co.uk for more information.
Nadia Bunker
Vocal Coach and Soprano
07733 116655 & 01273 382373 / nadia@behdad.co.uk / singwithconfidencebrighton.co.uk
I am a Vocal Coach and Soprano based in Brighton. Whether you are a professional musician, a college or university music student or a complete beginner, I can help you to improve your vocal technique and performance.
I read Music at the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Conservatoire, where I studied Singing with Andrea Calladine and Oboe with Jenni Phillips.
After graduation, I moved back to Brighton and began teacher training on the PGCE Music (Secondary) course at the University of Sussex, gaining Qualified Teacher Status in 2004. Since then, I have taught Music in various schools across the county, directing choirs, producing musical theatre shows and many concerts involving hundreds of students. For five years, I also led a successful Music department in Brighton and developed singing, instrumental playing and performing within the school. I very much enjoy nurturing talent in people, instilling a love of music in others and helping students to improve their performance, vocal technique and confidence.
Nicole Young
Vocal Coach
Telephone: 07966451835 / www.nicolevocalcoach.com / nicolevocalcoach@gmail.com
I have been a professional singer, both on stage and as a session vocalist for 30 years. I have a vast industry experience and a wealth of technical knowledge to share with you. I have coached Boot Camp contestants for X Factor, singers preparing for roles in the theatre and television as well as complete beginners one of whom went on to become part of the winning choir working with Gareth Malone on the television series “The Choir – Sing While You Work “.
Whether you are a complete beginner, need help preparing for an audition or just want to sound better when you sing for yourself. Lessons are great for building all round confidence. Many students need a little help with vocal technique, to greatly change how their voice feels and sounds. Maybe you want to improve your vocal range, or you have a break in your voice, tuning issues, or perhaps you find it difficult to project your voice or sustain your vocal as you would like, I can help with all of these. Learn to sing, with ease, to feel your voice is strong, controlled and truly supported. If you would like the chance to get the very best from your voice, contact me. I look forward to working with you. (I am CRB Checked)
Nick Parrans-Smith
Trombone, euphonium, trumpet, jazz vocals and Music technology
01323 452338 (office) / 07831 240817 (mobile) / Email: njparrans-smith@eastbourne-college.co.uk
After leaving Repton School (music scholar), Nick studied the trombone at Trinity College of Music with Roger Brenner, Bobby Lamb and Philip Jones. As a professional trombonist and singer Nick has performed, recorded and toured all around the world with various ensembles; from West End shows and jazz/funk bands to symphony orchestras and brass ensembles, and has worked extensively in television and radio. Nick has worked with many artists including Cliff Richard, Gloria Gaynor, Anthony Newley, Beverley Knight, Tony Christie, Gareth Gates, Daniel Bedingfield, Lesley Garrett, Helen Shapiro, Paul Jones, Yazz, Roy Castle, Michael Bolton etc.
A former Head of Brass & Music Technology at Christ’s Hospital School, Nick is currently Director of Music at Eastbourne College (housed in the brand new Birley Centre) and arrives in Eastbourne via Lichfield Cathedral School (Director of Music) and Chetham’s School of Music, Manchester. His current musical project is a jazz ensemble, the Birley Centre Quintet, formed with renowned Portuguese trumpeter, Raul D’Oliveira.
Nick absolutely loves teaching and is happy to offer tuition on the trombone, trumpet, euphonium, tuba and French horn, plus lessons in jazz vocals and music technology to anyone, beginners to advanced. Lessons take place in the Birley Centre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne.
Stephen Holloway
Bass Singer and Teacher
07976 910082 / stephen@stephenholloway.co.uk / stephenholloway-bass.co.uk
If you feel that your voice has more potential than it is currently achieving, or you have vocal problems that seem unsurmountable, why not have a free consultation with Stephen at either of his studios, in Lincoln or Eastbourne? You have nothing to lose and it may just unlock the key to freeing your voice!
Stephen has a very technical approach to teaching and places great emphasis on the correct placing of the voice. This, combined with strong breath support (the ‘engine of the sound’) and control of upper body tension, is essential to achieve evenness of timbre and projection throughout the ranges of pitch and dynamic, and across all vowels. While his voice has always been an instrument of great quality, ease of production at the top of the voice and through the passagio never came easily. Conseqently the difficulties he had and the extensive study required to overcome them has given him a deep understanding of the vocal mechanism in these areas.
Chip Jenkins
Contact:
m: 07958 610334
e: email
w: website
For those who are willing to travel just that little bit further afield, Chip Jenkins has set up www.brightonsinginglessons.co.uk. She specialises in informing those who sing Pop, Rock, Jazz, Soul and Gospel how the voice works. She shares step by step information in a clear concise way so that you understand vocal anatomy, how it applies to your singing and in turn how to turn that understanding into action. With 10 years experience Chip teaches at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music, and Chichester University. Fully CRB checked, Chip teaches kids 8+ up to any age. For beginners, she creates a fun way of exploring the voice, what it can do and records a simple CD to a backing track so that you can hear your own progress! For advanced Singers she offers career coaching, business mentoring and expert performance techniques.
Chloe Du Pre
Telephone 07731 905685
R&B Pop sensation Chloe Du Pre has vacancies for students wishing to learn contemporary, R&B and pop singing.
Laura Holding
Telephone 07812 072 253
Laura has gained a wealth of experience in the music industry. At the age of 16, Laura was Signed to Telstar Records in London where she spent 2 years as a singer/songwriter, writing alongside London Producer Rishi Rich. Then in 2003 Laura left Telstar and moved to London based record company 2point9. In late 2003 Laura left the rat-race in London to spend more time working on herself as an artist. Laura teaches privately from home and specialising in R&B and soul singing.
