We currently have two studio locations.   Cardiff & Hereford.   
Both are well equipped with full PA systems, microphone’s &
keyboards.  Facilities at each include:
refreshments, disabled access, toilets and parking

How long will it take me to learn to sing?
That will be down to you, and how much practice you are prepared to do.  It
could take you as little as a month or it could take you a year or more.
Another factor is physical dexterity.  You may be showed something and do
it the first time, for someone else, it may take a few attempts to get it right.  
Everybody is different and I work to each person’s pace and ability.   

How often do I book a lesson?
That is entirely up to you and your budget.  Ideally I would suggest once a
week/fortnight, but there are students who come twice a week, and others
who I see every 2-3 months.   However, I would suggest that you practice
what you learned with me between your lessons, a few times a weeks, to
help keep your voice in tip-top shape.

What happens during my lesson?
Everyone takes up singing for various reasons. You will hear an
improvement in your voice from the first lesson.
Generally the lesson is split into 2 halves.: the first half concentrates on
exercises for your voice development, the second half allows you to sing the
songs that you enjoy singing, and work on delivering that song (I never
dictate what you should sing – although I may make some suggestions).
I will also cover areas or topics that I feel may be of use to you as you
develop as a singer.  
You are welcome to ask as many questions throughout the lesson.
Refreshments are freely available
I don’t mind if you bring someone along with you for your lesson and I ask if
parents will accompany their children when they first come, however
subsequent lessons I’m happy if the  parents want to leave their children with
me.

What equipment do you have that I can use?
I use a full PA (Public Address) system.   I use a 16 channel mixer and Shure
microphone.   I have quite a collection of backing tracks, which you are
welcome to use.  I have recording facilities so you may record yourself
singing during your lesson, or you may arrange to make a demo CD.   There
is also a keyboard available.

I was told that you have to be born with a good voice – Is that true?
No, definitely not.  Singing is just like lifting weights.  Through proper
training, your vocal ability grows.

I sound croaky when I sing certain notes, yet I can sing higher than
the notes I croak on – what’s happening?
Sound to me like you are experiencing your passagio or break point between
your head and chest voice.   Through exercises, you will learn to smooth out
your cords so that your voice will sound stronger and no longer croaky.

I’ve damaged my voice through screaming, shouting or abusive
habits.  Is it possible to fix?
Learning how to sing properly  can certainly help fix certain problems such
as hoarsness, strain, croakiness, swollen cords etc.  I will also work with
people who have had throat surgery under the guidance of their Doctor.  
However, I would suggest having any problems checked out by a Doctor
before embarking on a voice training programme.

If you have any further questions you are
welcome to contact me