>>Why get vocal lessons if I can already sing well?
Vocal cords are like muscles and with proper training you can get a lot more out of them. With age and use your vocal cords can become sore, developing nodules which could end a career. Speech Level Singing (SLS) will get you through these hazards safely and unleash all of your potential.

>>How many lessons do I need?
This is very much like fitness. Some need a coach to get through a problem area; others want to continually refine their skill. We have solved some range and mix problems in a single lesson, but many have been students on-and-off for their entire careers.

>>I hear a lot about bad coaches ruining voices. Is that a real problem?
Sadly, yes. A bad coach can lead a singer into physically harming their vocal cords. The good news is that in many cases the damage can be undone. The other problem is teaching bad habits that can prevent a singer from maximizing their voice. It is not uncommon for us to work with experienced singers and increase their range dramatically in a handful of lessons.

>>Can you be too old or too young to start singing?
Not really. If a student can understand the music, they can work to improve their energy and control - thus becoming more able to accomplish their goals.

>>Are singers born with the gift to sing?
Some certainly are more gifted than others, but as long as you can speak and are not tone deaf, you can sing. The music world is filled with diverse voices ranging from a Bob Dylan to a Pavarotti. Would we not have missed the one if he had decided not to sing because he did not sound like the other?



>>Do you do any courses for real beginners of any age?
Yes- please look at the Courses and Tuition we provide. There are beginner’s courses and private tuition available for beginners of all ages.

>>Can you e-mail me information about workshops and master classes in my area?
Yes- please e-mail us with your name and e-mail address and we will happily add you onto our mailing list.

>>Can I give lessons to somebody as a gift?
Yes- send a cheque to the Studio address (see contact details) for the amount you wish to give. Chequest should be made payable to Heather Baker. Include your address details and we will send you the gift vouchers on receipt of that payment. For more information please contact the studio.