Lessons

Private Lessons: Sing with Confidence

Do you want to...

Learn with me: Join the Studio

As your singing teacher, I will work with you to develop a strong and healthy singing technique.

We will choose songs together that match your goals and interests. You’ll feel more sure of your singing voice, and gain confidence in using it for whatever you want, whether that be performing on a stage, singing for yourself at home, or singing to your baby! You’ll be spending time doing something you love, and the confidence you gain in your singing will likely reflect in the rest of your life.

Start with a trial lesson

A trial lesson is a chance for us to:

Meet and get to know each other – we both need to make sure we’re the right fit for each other!
Discuss what place you’d like singing to have in your life (your goals!), and any obstacles you’re currently facing
Talk about my teaching style and what that would look like for you
Me to hear you sing and provide feedback about where we would start and how I can see us working together

There is no obligation for you to continue with lessons after your trial lesson. Choosing a singing teacher is very personal and it’s important to make sure we’re the right fit for each other.

Trial lessons are 60 mins long and cost 90€. Your lesson will be followed up with an email either offering you a place in the studio, or with advice/resources for where you could find a better fit for your goals.

To book your trial lesson:

"I was horribly anxious about my first lesson with Georgia, as I hadn't felt comfortable singing in years. She was lovely to work with, which makes me think all sorts of things are possible. Georgia has re-awoken my dream of gigging again."

Keith

Evaluation Lesson

Questions? Get in touch with me!

Is it time to make singing a priority in your life, for YOU?

Taking lessons: joining the studio

Join a community

What kind of singing studio do you want to join? Ever since I started my studio, it has been my goal to build a community of singers who value the same things I do. Our mission is to sing what we love, with confidence, taking care to look after our voices and ourselves. And most of all, we have a lot of fun doing it! We get to know each other through regular studio classes and concerts, and you’ll love being inspired by and cheering on your fellow singers in their progress.

Come as you are

Diversity is welcome here – in age, stage, experience, taste in music, singing styles, musical backgrounds. Likewise, diversity is also welcome here in terms of where you come from, what you believe, whatever your abilities or disabilities, how you identify and who you love. My students come from all over the world, and range in age from 8 to 70+. We all love to sing different things, which keeps my teaching days interesting! I look forward to getting to know you – I’m sure you’ll fit right in.

My promise

When you join my studio, I promise to teach you as a whole person, because I understand that your voice is not “just” an instrument. I understand that it’s a part of your body, it’s how you express emotions, and it’s inextricably a part of who you are. I also promise that my studio will strive to be a safe space, where you can be curious, ask all your questions, explore your voice, and of course where you can make mistakes and pull silly faces. Sound good to you?

The different types of students in my studio

Kea

New or returning student
Studio membership 12 months renewable
Equal monthly payments of 321€
Bespoke programme of working together
Live weekly zoom lessons, video and audio messages, text support
Studio library of resources – worksheets, vocal exercises
Quarterly group studio classes
Two concerts a year

What’s a Kea?

Kea (Nestor Notabilis) are a rare bird found only in New Zealand, in the Southern Alps. They are particularly known for their curiosity and intelligence, necessary for their survival in their challenging and ever-changing alpine habitat. Kea thrive in a community environment with other birds, and will work together to achieve a certain objective. They are social birds, whose love of new things and endless curiosity gives them a memorable reputation with tourists and locals alike.

Who are my Kea students?

My Kea students are the heart of my studio community. We work together to build strong, healthy voices. Staying true to each student’s individual curiosities and needs is integral to this. Our regular connection through weekly lessons means that students can make progress from week to week, with the confidence that they are being guided in the right direction. We adapt their learning programme to their needs, lifestyle and learning styles – creating bespoke resources and communications that work for them.

Toroa

Returning student
Have had at least 12 months of lessons with me
Studio membership 12 months renewable
Equal monthly payments of 125€
Bespoke programme of working together
Pay-per-lesson 140€/lesson, with follow-up support
Studio library of resources – worksheets, vocal exercises
Quarterly group studio classes
Two concerts a year

What’s a Toroa?

Toroa, also known as the Albatross, are a rare bird endemic to New Zealand, also often seen in the Southern Ocean. They are known for their huge wingspan, allowing them to fly thousands of kilometres away from their breeding grounds to feed. Graceful and majestic, these birds have one of the longest lifespans among bird species. They can fly away from land for long periods of time, and only return for nesting during the breeding season.

Who are my Toroa students?

My Toroa students are independent learners with lesson experience under their belts, who love being part of the studio and all that offers, but only need 1:1 input occasionally. Because I know them, and they know me, we can set long-term practice goals between lessons, and be sure they’ll know where they are going. Toroa students are confident that they can self-motivate, knowing they can come back to me for guidance whenever they need.

What my students say about me:

"I've had half a dozen singing teachers across more than 30 years, and Georgia is the first who has not imposed upon me their own technique, but really listened to what I'm doing, and actively helped me put right what I was doing wrong. Georgia has helped me discover the extent of my range : potentially three octaves! She's given me hope at last!

Stephanie

Singing Student

"Georgia has a wealth of knowledge of the voice and the art of singing. And I think that she is particularly strong in finding words, illustrations and examples to bring that knowledge to life - making it understandable to and easily absorbed by the student."

Albert

Singing Student

"Georgia is a lovely person to work with, very encouraging, and she uses a lot of different techniques to work on weak spots, extend range and skills, and bolster confidence."

Corinne

Singing Student

"I gained invaluable lessons in how to prepare myself to sing, how to breathe, how to approach (and therefore interpret) the songs I was preparing for an audition, and how to relax and let go, so as to give more volume. My audition went well, I was confident and a lot of it was thanks to Georgia."

Gillian

Singing Student

"Having the right technique to support my voice and not strain or push has made such a difference to my vocal health. More than that, now I am able to sing things without any trouble that previously would have strained or hurt my voice."

Emile

Singing Student

In case you were wondering...

Why do I use NZ bird names in my studio, even though I'm in France?

Birds are the thing I miss the most about my homeland, so making them a feature of my studio keeps me tied to my roots. I hope that in getting to know my story and culture, you will also feel comfortable in sharing your story and your culture with me. That’s how we do things where I’m from, anyway!

I’m from Aotearoa New Zealand, and my heritage is important to me. Where I’m from, Māori (our indigenous people) believe that all living things are connected, and that we have a responsibility towards all living things. It’s a belief that I grew up with, and one I carry with me. New Zealand has many beautiful birds, and birdsong is often the soundtrack to everyday life. Below are some examples of the meanings different birds hold for me in my studio.