We are delighted to be able to offer private tuition - available daytimes and evenings. Please contact us to book your session. All lessons are recorded to CD for you to use for practice between lessons.

Beginner’s private tuition
Lessons focus on getting you to get the most out of your voice. We may not be able to turn you into the next Mariah Carey or Michael Jackson but you will certainly see a marked improvement in your ability to hold notes, pitch appropriately and extend your range.

Professional’s private tuition
Whether or not you’ve had training before, I can almost guarantee that there is more to your voice then you even know. We’ll deal with issues of eliminating the break between chest voice and head voice, taking the pressure away to relieve fatigue and developing range and flexibility. Heather will help you to cope with the demands of a heavy gigging schedule or prepare you for an important audition. Regular voice coaching is as important as a professional athletes coaching. If you’re not taking care of your instrument you can end up damaging yourself. Heather will make sure you are always on track.

Lessons Via Skype
Heather is now able to offer lessons via the internet using a free internet calling service called ‘Skype.’ All you need for this is a good microphone and camera set up on your computer. These lessons work in a similar way to an ordinary lesson- with the only difference being that you are in charge or recording your lessons. Payment for these lessons can be made using PayPal (please note there is a £2 charge to pay using this method.)

Performance Coaching
These lessons will help you to develop your stage presence. We will show you how to interpret lyrics correctly and adapt your movement and expressions to match the style of music you are singing. We will also cover basic choreography, confidence building and how to deal with stage fright and nerves. These sessions are designed to work alongside your vocal technique lessons and are particularly useful if you are preparing for an audition or competition.

Performance Parties
Performance parties give group singers and students who take private tuition the opportunity to show off all the skills they have acquired whilst studying at Heather Baker Singing Studios. All performers are encouraged to invite friends and family along to a laid back performance to watch all the singers (and have a couple of drinks!) This insures that we have a friendly audience to play to who will be encouraging towards some of our more novice singers. Tickets must be purchased for the event.

Prices:

For information about prices in Malta please go to the SLS in Malta page for contact info.

Gift vouchers for private tuition or for a singing course are available. Please contact the Studio for information.

Please note - All cancellations made less than 24hrs before the lesson will be billed at the full rate unless re-arranged for another time within 3 days. Course fees are non-refundable once the course has begun.

Meet the Teachers:

Heather is one of only 4 teachers in the UK currently certified to teach Speech Level Singing at Level 3 or beyond. She also the SLS Education Advisor for the North of England and parts of Europe. Heather began teaching in 2001 and has built up an impressive clientele list since then. Her private clients include gigging musicians, songwriters, television personalities, journalists, signed artists, MOBO award and Mercury award nominees, Malta music award winners and all sorts of amateur singers.	Heather Baker - Level 3 SLS teacher
Laura has grown up with a love of music that was inspired by her grandfather who sang across the North West and Wales. In her early 20s she studied for a National Diploma in Performing Arts at Abraham Moss College, North Manchester, where she was an active member of the student faculty producing, directing and performing in a number of shows. After graduating from Abraham Moss she moved to Spain where she turned semi professional; forming a number of bands that performed right across Majorca. During this time she wrote and performed many of her own songs and performed in the cabaret circuit across the island singing a variety of styles. Laura recently returned to UK and joined the Speech Level Singing organization where she is currently working toward a full time teaching certification that she will gain in Jan 2010.	LAURA ADAMS- SLS student teacher (Pre-certified)
Chris brings a wealth of experience to our studios with over 10 years of coaching and directing experience with both adults and children. Chris has directed and coached performers across a spectrum of genres from musical theatre and pop to public speaking and television presenting. This coupled with 15 years of his own personal performance experience including stage, television and modeling experience provide a sound knowledge and understanding of what is expected of a performer both at auditions and on stage or set. Chris is capable of working with students who are new to performing as well as experienced artists who would like to develop and fine tune their existing talents. Lessons with Chris will be motivating, constructive and fun, using a variety of self appraisal, personal goal setting and choreography Chris will facilitate the development of your performance style providing you with the tools to become a confident and competent performer.	CHRIS ADLINGTON - Performance Coach