“Nicki is a superb vocal coach. Singers sing much better than they thought they could when she is around!”
Simon Toyne Director – Rodolfus Foundation Choral Courses and President, Music Teachers’ Association
“Nicki is a superb vocal coach. Singers sing much better than they thought they could when she is around!”
Simon Toyne Director – Rodolfus Foundation Choral Courses and President, Music Teachers’ Association
Express yourself
Improve your technique
Overcome performance anxiety
Engage your audience
I love nothing more than to explore what a person can express with their voice. No matter what your age, level, or preferred genre, I relish the challenge of helping, supporting and developing singers as they explore their full vocal and musical capability.
My own Classical background and training have stood me in great stead over the years, helping students of all abilities and across genres to make the most of their voices. I have successfully helped students and young professionals to prepare for auditions for mainstream choirs, opera companies, conservatoires and other training establishments. I work across genres, helping students master the high intensity vocal challenges of the Musical Theatre and CCM styles as well as working in the traditional Bel Canto model.
I love nothing more than to explore what a person can express with their voice
No matter what your age, level, or preferred genre, I relish the challenge of helping, supporting and developing singers as they explore their full vocal and musical capability.
My own Classical background and training have stood me in great stead over the years, helping students of all abilities and across genres to make the most of their voices. I have successfully helped students and young professionals to prepare for auditions for mainstream choirs, opera companies, conservatoires and other training establishments. I work across genres, helping students master the high intensity vocal challenges of the Musical Theatre and CCM styles as well as working in the traditional Bel Canto model.
Online or in-person
I have been working successfully on the Zoom platform since before Covid-19, and can deliver effective voice lessons or troubleshooting sessions either in-person or online.
Working on function
Work on your voice to find fluent function, ease and consistency throughout the range and build resonance and quality into the sound using up-to-date voice science and pedagogy methods and exercises, whilst always remaining true to your own individual personality and goals.
Troubleshooting technique
Tackle those areas of your voice that may lack consistency, such as upper register, register transitions, resonance strategies, breath control and much more.
Artistry, imagination and performance
Explore how to bring your repertoire alive and communicate the message and story behind your character with variety, imagination and conviction.
Career advice
Consult about next steps in your singing career. Look at potential pathways and get the confidence to apply or audition for the right roles or courses. I can help put you in touch with the right people.
Exam and audition preparation
Work to a target and prepare for a big event such as an exam or audition, knowing that with my experience I can help you get the best outcome on the day.
“I work with singers to help them simplify their vocal technique and performance, so they can express themselves through the music that they love to sing.”
“I work with singers to help them simplify their vocal technique and performance, so they can express themselves through the music that they love to sing.”
Performing under pressure
During my career of more than 20 years as a classical soloist, I performed in front of large audiences at many of the world’s most prestigious festivals and theatres and appeared on stages throughout the world. I understand the challenges of performance anxiety and can share proven, evidence-based psychological techniques, many of which I have used myself at challenging moments, to help you find consistency and confidence on stage.
Performing under pressure
During my career of more than 20 years as a classical soloist, I performed in front of large audiences at many of the world’s most prestigious festivals and theatres and appeared on stages throughout the world. I understand the challenges of performance anxiety and can share proven, evidence-based psychological techniques, many of which I have used myself at challenging moments, to help you find consistency and confidence on stage.
Singing tuition
Whether you are looking for regular lessons to steer your vocal development or looking for a few troubleshooting sessions, please get in touch.
Singing tuition
Whether you are looking for regular lessons to steer your vocal development or looking for a few troubleshooting sessions, please get in touch.
1:1 Singing Tuition, Masterclasses and Workshops
Online or in-person
Singing lessons, masterclasses and workshops in groups or for individuals.
“Nicki gave my daughter her passion for singing back.”
“My daughter was struggling with enthusiasm for her singing. She is working towards her Grade Six exams and it had all become very stale. Nicki helped her find her passion again and worked with her to improve her range in a fun way to get that passion back. She gave her the confidence to take the singing forward again and get her out of the rut she was stuck in.”
Anne Young
“Nicki is an invaluable source of knowledge and guidance .”
“Our Daughter Iris found Nicki highly inspirational and motivating and she really turned a corner with her singing. Iris obtained a high distinction in her Grade Six exam and has now progressed to grade 8. I can safely say that it is down to Nicki that Iris now wants to pursue a career in singing and she is due to audition for the conservatoires this Autumn.”
Claire Croft