About me…

I have always been in awe of the human voice and the things it can do - and there’s nothing I love more than working with others to help them fall in love with it too. 

As a lifelong learner, I invest a lot of my non-teaching time on professional development so I can stay up to date with all the latest developments in our understanding of the voice and how it functions, as well as best practices in applying that knowledge in the studio - it’s an exciting time in our industry!

As Jo Estill said, “everybody has a beautiful voice”, and this is the foundation of my teaching, alongside a commitment to the vocal health of all of my clients. I work with kindness, respecting my client’s goals and helping them to develop healthy and positive relationships with their voices.

Over the last 20 years I’ve performed as both a live and recorded session vocalist for various bands and clients, including the BBC, in musical theatre, and as a gigging musician in my retro close-harmony group the Frockettes, in venues large and small, from royal palaces and London’s West End to private homes across the UK and Europe.

I also founded the Sing Space Musical Theatre Choir in Canterbury alongside vocal coach Emily Gant, and have conducted this brilliant group of singers in venues across Kent and at the illustrious Cadogan Hall in London.

Training, qualifications, experience:

Mountview: Technical singing tutor 2021 - present

Voice Study Centre: MA Professional Practice Voice Pedagogy current student, research areas include: accents, motor learning, vocal improvisation

Voice Your Potential / Estill Voice International / The Voice Explained: Estill Master Trainer

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London: MA Acting Musical Theatre

Dr Kari Ragan: Supervised Practicum Course for Voice Teachers

Vocal Health Education: Vocal Health First Aider

Applause for Thought: Mental Health First Aider

ABRSM: G8 Classical Singing (Distinction)

Musician's Union / Educare: Child Protection in Education (Music)

Memberships: British Voice Association, Association of Teachers of Singing (AOTOS), Independent Society of Musicians (ISM)

Enhanced DBS Certificate and public liability insured

Laura Boon Singing Teacher in Studio

Testimonials

  • “Laura has taken me from having no confidence in my singing ability to being able to sing live in less than 6 months. The way she really listens and understands what I would like to get out of singing and the constraints I need to do it in (live in a band whilst playing guitar) is brilliant. She provides real world tips to help overcome problems I encounter during a performance. Laura is really easy to get on with and the lessons always strike a great balance between being professional and great fun. She is really supportive and I leave every lesson feeling like I have progressed and full of enthusiasm. Thank you for helping me achieve something that I really didn’t think I could.”

    Phil T

  • "My lessons with Laura have been informative, vocally challenging and immensely fun. I’ve enjoyed exploring and discovering the different types of voice I have and how and when to use them safely and effectively. All of this in a relaxed and supportive environment have quietly developed my confidence in my own abilities and I’ve surprised myself regularly with what I can now achieve.”

    Nicola J

  • "I just wanted to say a big thank you for a great day yesterday! I really learned so much from you and I totally loved your session - you were informative, fun and completely engaging."

    Lucy G, Estill workshop attendee

  • "Laura is an incredibly welcoming, smart, creative and supportive teacher. I began lessons with no singing experience, wanting to move forward from a lifetime of dissociation from my own voice and to find out what I was capable of. Laura listened closely to my goals and designed a series of sessions around building my confidence, pushing past insecurities and proactively supporting my exploration of myself. The lessons were fun and grounded in really accessible practical explanations of how the voice works and how to use it. I only had a few sessions with Laura, and now I'm not only someone who knows I can sing - I've improved my wider relationship with my voice, and with myself too."

    Adam

  • “I've been having lessons with Laura since February 2021 and in that time I've learnt to explore using my voice like never before. Laura has a fun, experimental approach and her enthusiasm is infectious. She is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the voice and I feel like I'm in very safe hands when working with her. My confidence in using my voice in different ways has grown immensely since starting lessons with Laura and I'm excited to see how my voice evolves over time.”

    Kayleigh G

  • “Laura has helped me so much with my confidence as well as teaching me different techniques that I would never have thought of using to achieve the best out of my voice. She always makes her lessons enjoyable and I have noticed such an improvement in my singing.”

    Nadine E

  • “I never used to sing out loud but lessons with Laura have helped me vocalise with understanding which has helped develop my confidence and overcome mental barriers. Since starting lessons, I've noticed an improvement in my vocal range, projection ability and pitch accuracy.”

    Mahrukh M

  • “After only a couple of months of lessons with Laura my band mates were commenting on my improvement (without knowing I was having lessons). Laura has a good knowledge of the science behind producing a good sound with the voice, and mixes this well with musicality.”

    Ian B

  • “Since I started private lessons with Laura, I’ve seen a massive improvement in my voice. I look forward each week to her class as she makes it an enjoyable experience and I am delighted with the progress I have made!”

    Scarlet B

  • “Since working with Laura my voice has felt so much stronger. I always feel comfortable in her lessons: I know that I am in a safe environment to learn and most importantly, to make mistakes without judgement! Not only is Laura a brilliant singing teacher, she is a wonderful person who always makes me feel at ease and enables me to have fun in her lessons.”

    Olive B

  • “I came to Laura to work on some specific vocal issues. She has helped me improve my technique, taught me fresh ideas on how to craft a performance, and encouraged me to have greater confidence. I feel like I have improved so much whilst working with her.”

    Bethany A

  • “The Introduction to Estill with Laura was a great day! Not only did Laura have a wealth of knowledge, she was able to make all of us feel included and completely at ease. I was lucky enough to sing for Laura and have her help me put some of the methods into place which was a fantastic opportunity to apply and experience what we had learned on the day - I encourage everyone to do it! If you’re considering exploring Estill, this course was great and I can’t recommend Laura enough!”

    Emma Ward, Estill Workshop attendee

  • “I have a very questioning mind and Laura has always been able to not only give sound advice about how to use my voice to its best ability but also to elaborate on the physiology to help me grasp ‘why’, which is deeply satisfying. I have become a far more efficient and confident singer under her tutelage. Musicians I work with have commented on the significant improvement in the command I have of my voice and my stage presence.”

    Emily W

  • “My voice has really improved since working with Laura. She is so kind and patient, and a lot of fun to work with. She’s taught me so much! I’m always in a really good mood after my lesson, as she makes me feel really confident about my singing!”

    Sabrina N-F

  • "I had never had any singing lessons beforehand and was incredibly apprehensive about training and showing something so personal, but during my first lesson with Laura all my worries dissipated, I instantly felt at ease and confident in her presence. She goes above and beyond in offering multiple different opportunities and always has your best interests at heart. In addition to such an uplifted atmosphere during every session, my singing has improved greatly in such a short time."

    Mia S

  • "I have been singing all my life and, although I have had a lot of professional training and private lessons over the years, I learned more in one term of Laura’s lessons, than I ever knew before. I loved it. Laura will help your confidence, provide an environment and the freedom to discover parts of your voice you may not have used before."

    Lynda B-M