Oh, it's so cringe isn't it! The feeling to dread that comes with embarassment! This is one of the most common blocks to singing because our voice is naturally a part of how we, and others, view ourselves. You feel this way because you just haven't been taught how to listen or control your voice properly YET. When you know how your voice works and are shown steps around a song or some music, you begin to feel more in control of your voice. This is how we help you overcome feeling embarrassed or having the belief that your voice can't be "fixed". You got this! And we'll help you, step by step, note by note!

Sadly, we hear this far too often and we just shake our heads at whoever told you this! Your voice is a part of who you are and hearing this as a child can feel offensive and hurtful, so we want you to know that it wasn't right! But - we also want you to know it's simply not true. While young, our voices change (alongside our musical preferences!) and this comes with the normal developmental quirks of growing up. We have helped many adult students overcome this mindset block by overriding it with an attitude of "I can" through both singing and mindset exercises...because it is absolutely possible to change and control your voice today.

We know the feeling well, and you are in good company because there isn't a singer that's ever escaped the feeling of performance anxiety. Just think of Gloria Gaynor! "At first I was afraid...I was petrified!" - and interestingly enough, performance anxiety is, as the song goes, due to our natural Fight or Flight response: "I Will Survive!" The good news is that you can learn to understand and move beyond performance anxiety through evidence-based strategies, such as somatic exercises, alongside your vocal training. We keep lessons playful, using body movement, balance boards, props and even dance (if you're willing), to help our students learn to sing in a way that works with whatever the body is going through. We do this in an easy and paced way, without pressure or judgement.

We won't blow smoke here and tell you it's possible to become one of the greats! What we will tell you is that is absolutely possible to be the greatest version of your own singing voice. All voices have parameters - some can go high, some can go low. Some can go really loud with ease. Others can't. Some sound dark and warm, while others sound bright or shrill. The beauty of music is that there is space for all of it, and you can become a very good singer within your own means, style, sound and tone. Don't let your awe of the greats stop you! Elvis can never sound like Ed Sheeran; Beyonce can never sound like Norah Jones. And nobody can ever sound like you!