My Story (and Why I Teach)

I was a creative but painfully shy child with a love of singing. I spent my days scribbling lyrics in notebooks and belting out songs around the house. But at school, music felt dry and intimidating - more academic than something joyful. We were never encouraged to open our mouths and actually sing. Music seemed exclusive, reserved only for those who could read notation. I had no idea that my voice itself was an instrument, or that I was already musical just as I was.

What I did know, was that singing made me feel pure joy. It felt like magic - an honest, beautiful way to express myself. For a long time, I believed the common myth that singers are born, not made. But as a young adult, after undergoing major spinal surgery, something shifted. It became clear that life is far too short to wait for permission to do what you love.

So I didn’t wait. I joined a band. I started writing and recording my own songs. And all those half-finished lyrics and humming melodies suddenly clicked into place - they were songs. Real songs. Not being able to read music didn’t make me any less of a musician. I was finally realising the legitimacy of the voice: an instrument we all have, and one we can all learn to play.

In my early twenties, between gigs, full-time work, and the general hustle of that stage of life, I threw myself into every musicianship course I could find and performed all over London. Along the way, other singers began asking me for advice, and something lit up inside me. I loved watching people blossom. I loved helping them discover their voice while I was discovering my own.

That joy led me to study the fascinating science of the voice at the Royal Academy of Music, and eventually to open my own vocal studio in Kentish Town. Twelve years (and thousands of teaching hours) later, I’m more passionate than ever about the simple truth that music is for everyone.

You don’t need to sight-read.
You don’t need perfect pitch.
You don’t need to be an extrovert.
You don’t need to fit anyone else’s mould.

You just need the desire to sing.
I’m here to meet you wherever you are and support you every step of the way.

My Training at a Glimpse…

I’ll be honest - I’m a bit of a voice geek. I’ve taken more courses and workshops than comfortably fit on a single page. Vocal science is constantly developing, and I love staying curious so I can offer my students the most accurate, healthy, and empowering guidance possible.

Here’s a snapshot of my qualifications and training:

• Certified Advanced Coach, accredited by ADHD Works – specialising in supporting neurodivergent musicians

• Estill VoiceCraft Levels 1 & 2 – Royal Academy of Music (with Anne-Marie Speed, Paul Farrington & Kiereen Lock)

• LCM Grade 8 (Distinction) in Musical Theatre – London College of Music

• The Accent Method for Classical and Contemporary Singing – with Dr. Ron Morris & Dane Chalfin (British Voice Association)

• Becoming a Better Music Teacher – ABRSM & Royal College of Music

• Be A Singing Teacher (B.A.S.T.) Course – with Line Hilton

• A range of CPD-accredited Vocal Process training (including Diagnosing Voices & Singing and the Actor)

• Teacher Training (Composition) – Royal Opera House

• Core Training in Leading Music Workshops – Spitalfields Music

• Child Protection Awareness Certificate – Musicians' Union

• Sight-Reading for Singers – Jody Ellen Robinson

• Voice Training – Tim Evans (Artistic Director, The Factory)

• Writing for Choirs Workshop – BBC Singers, Camden Roundhouse

For your peace of mind, I also hold an enhanced DBS, am a certified First Aider, and am a proud member of the Association of Teachers of Singing, the Musicians’ Union, and the British Voice Association.