Frequently asked questions
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Getting started:
Make an enquiry - Get in touch via the contact form to express your interest.
Book a free intro chat - A 20-minute phone call to say hello, discuss your goals, and see if we're a good fit. You’ll fill out a short form beforehand so we can make the most of our time on the phone.
Book a one-off lesson - If we’re both happy to continue, you’ll be invited to book a single lesson to see if you like it and to get a feel for how we might work together.
Your first lesson - We’ll start with a quick chat, warm up your voice, and I’ll listen to you sing a song (or two, if you like!) I’ll give honest, constructive feedback on what’s working well and suggest a plan to overcome any vocal challenges and help you reach your vocal goals.
Reflect & decide - You’ll have a couple of days to reflect (as will I) and decide if you want to move ahead with further lessons.
Book your lessons - If you’re ready to continue, I’ll send a booking link with the packages or options we discussed.
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In my home studio on the outskirts of Canterbury, Kent.
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1 hour sessions:
Drop-in - £65
5 × 1 hour - £300
10 × 1 hour - £550
45 mintue sessions:
Drop-in - £50
5 × 45 min - £230
10 × 45 min - £420
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I teach all singing voice qualities and spoken voice apart from metal screaming/growling - because I haven’t learned enough about that yet (but I know the perfect teacher for you if that’s what you’re after!)
I have particular areas of expertise in Musical Theatre (legit and contemporary), and CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music, including Golden Age, Pop, Rock, Jazz, Folk).
For advanced classical voices I can recommend colleagues who will be able to serve you better.
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Not at all. Ad hoc lessons work really well for many clients who need a vocal check-in between jobs, want to address a specific vocal challenge, or need support that fits around an unpredictable work schedule.
That said, there are real benefits to regular lessons. Your voice is part of your body: a remarkable instrument made up of muscles, ligaments, cartilage, and bone, all deeply connected to your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system. Singing lessons are voice training, and just like going to the gym or taking yoga classes, you won’t see lasting change from a one-off session. Progress takes time, repetition, and focused practice. The more consistently you ‘train’, the more control you will gain, and the more agile, reliable, and expressive your voice becomes. Regular lessons help you reach your goals more quickly, and with package options available, regular lessons are better value, too.
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Online lessons can work really well. Have a look at this guide for more information.
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I am currently fully booked. If you wish to be added to my waiting list for lessons, please email me at laura@lauraboonvoice.co.uk
Lesson availability generally follows the UK school term calendar:
Spring Term: January – April
Summer Term: April – July
Autumn Term: September – December
I teach private 1:1 lessons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Up to date availability is published on the online booking system, that you will have access to when invited to make a booking.
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No, sorry. I’m happy to recommend trusted colleagues who specialise in working with teenaged and young voices.
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No. However, I do actively encourage and organise performance opportunities for those who want them, like open mic nights, performance classes and sharing audition notices.
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Yes, absolutely, if these are some of your goals!
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Estill Voice Training® (EVT) is guided by the following principles:
Everyone has a beautiful voice
No aesthetic bias as long as vocal health is maintained
EVT isn’t a method, or a technique, it’s simply a model of understanding vocal function grounded in voice science, that enables you to understand how your voice works and how you can use it in the way you want to.
For more information about EVT and Jo Estill the person, you can visit Estill Voice.
EVT focuses mostly on the craft of singing and speaking - the structures involved in vocal production. Working with an Estill Master Trainer like me means you’ll get to know exactly how your voice works and learn how to control each part of it. That opens up the freedom to create whatever voice quality you want—whether you're singing a classical aria, belting a showtune, riffing like a pop legend, or speaking with clarity and confidence. Or maybe all of the above!
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Warm-ups and vocal exercises are usually accompanied on the piano, and songs are either accompanied on the piano or by backing tracks. If you’re having your lessons online, things are a little different - see this guide for more information.
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Singing is a skill that can bring joy and confidence for a lifetime. Regular lessons not only improve your voice but may also offer many other benefits, such as:
Better mental health and mood
Improved communication skills
Lower stress levels
Increased confidence
Enhanced posture and lung function
Better sleep
A stimulated immune system
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Yes, where they’re available, and within reason (i.e. not unlimited!) sheet music, lyrics and backing tracks are included in your lesson fee.
“I first came to Laura for singing lessons to build on my technique and performance, and I quickly gained confidence and noticed improvements. She tailors each lesson to fit my specific needs, providing me with clear objectives and supportive and constructive feedback, and always finds a way to explain sometimes complicated concepts to me in a way that I understand. She’s prepared me for upcoming auditions with helpful insight and support on my acting through song choices, handling nerves and sheet music prep, and I have recently been offered a place at the London School of Musical Theatre thanks to her guidance and expert advice!”
Sophia Jones, singer