Singing Lessons London | Vocal Coach

Expressive Voice is a contemporary singing teaching studio run by Jenny May and Ian Preston, offering tuition in all non classical styles of singing for all abilites in Shoreditch, London.

Jenny May is an experienced, enthusiastic and energetic coach. She has coached multi-platinum artists with Brit, NME & Kerrang awards. She's worked with numerous professionals to help them realise their creative potential & many beginners to experience the joy of singing freely.

Ian Preston is a top vocal coach with experience as a performing singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist. He works with singers of all abilities from professional signed musicians (Universal, Island Records, Domino Records) to complete beginners, and those singing just for fun, helping them increase stength and confidence in their voices.

Beginners - We can help you build strength & confidence
Artists- We can help you realise your creative potential
Pro Singers - We can help you rectify bad habits & keep your voice in tip top shape
Session Singers - We can help you produce all the sounds required of you

SINGING LESSONS
1-2-1 lessons are available for complete beginners to

advanced, professional level singers offering everything you need to improve your singing

METHODOLOGY
Modern singing techniques for pop, rock, punk, blues, jazz, theatre, folk, dance, alternative, R&B singers

ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS
info@expressivevoice.co.uk

201 Hackney Road, Shoreditch, E2 8JL

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Anyone Sing?

We are born with all the raw tools we need to be able to sing. Everyone’s voice has it’s own unique sound. Singing techniques can help you gain freedom and control within your voice so that you can find and master your own unique style.

Why Have Singing Lessons?

Sessions with a good coach can bypass a lot of trial and error based learning at home, give you confidence, support and motivation. They are also a lot of fun!

How Often Should I Have Lessons?

Beginner and intermediate singers will generally take weekly or fortnightly lessons. Professional vocalists will generally touch base every now and again to keep their voices in check.

How Quickly Will I Improve?

We’ve been amazed by the results that dedicated students have managed to achieve in relatively short periods of time. Your progress is totally in your own hands. We will be happy to guide and support you every step of the way.

I Am Concerned That If I Have Singing Lessons I May Lose My Individual Sound.

Our goal at Expressive voice is to enable your individual sound. Our vocal techniques are taught purely to overcome any barriers to this. As contemporary vocalists we all want to have a individual, recognisable voice and style.

...The singers we admire all sound individual. Some of our personal favourites include:

Jeff Buckley, Tori Amos, Leonard Cohen, Kate Bush, Nina Simone, Johnny Rotten, P.J.Harvey, Maria Callas, Paul Simon, Billie Holiday, Thom Yorke, Jimi Hendrix, Marianne Faithful, Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Bob Dylan, Jim Morrisson, Diamanda Galás, Janis Joplin, Beth Orton, Johnny Cash, Jane Siberry, Sinead O'Connor, Nick Drake, Eva Cassidy, Joni Mitchell, Kurt Cobain....to name but a few..

Can I Meet Up With You To Discuss Making A Booking?

We are unable to meet with clients prior to making a booking but we welcome your e-mails and we offer introductory sessions. You are not obliged to buy a course of sessions at the outset.

Our label/company is looking for new artists/ sessions singers can you help?

Please feel free to submit any material to our e-mail and we will be selective in it's distribution amongst clients/colleagues.

I am a signed artist but would prefer not to have my name plastered all over your website and advertising, can I still have lessons with you?

All Expressive Voice clients can expect the same service and confidentiality. You will not be used as a marketing tool. You will be charged the same fee and as such also need to abide by the same mutual contract regarding payments/cancellation policy. Where payment is being made by a record/management company to achieve specific results the record/management company should contact Jenny to discuss requirement and a schedule of work can be compiled.

Cancellation Policy

We only have limited availability and are very strict about our schedules. Unless suitable notice is provided (details in confirmation emails), full fees will be charged for missed sessions.

Privacy

We never lend, rent or sell your data or contact information to any third party. Nor we will we use your name as a marketing tool for our benefit. We do not store any payment card data. Your contact details are stored in our login-protected account.