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.

I do have a waiting list that is currently full. Please check back in a few months, as I will update the website when I’m accepting new clients on to it.

The way I manage my waiting list: All lesson availability is shared via an online booking calendar, which active clients can book from on a first-come, first-served basis. To make sure everyone (especially those booking lesson packages) has a good choice of times, I carefully manage the total number of active clients.

When capacity allows, I invite new clients from the top of the waiting list to join. Waiting times can vary depending on demand, but the list is reviewed regularly and invitations are sent out as soon as space becomes available.

In my home studio on the outskirts of Canterbury, Kent. The nearest train station is Chartham.

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

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 someone who might be able to help 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.

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.

Online lessons can work really well. Have a look at this guide for more information.

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 get access to when invited to make a booking.

PLEASE NOTE: I am currently fully booked and not taking on new clients.
Get in touch via the contact page to ask to go on the waiting list.

No, sorry. I’m happy to recommend trusted colleagues who specialise in working with teenagers and young voices.

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.

Yes, absolutely, if these are some of your goals!

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!

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.

Yes, where they’re available, and within reason (i.e. not unlimited!) sheet music, lyrics and backing tracks are included in your lesson fee.

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