Information About Natalia - Forest Hill teacher

Personal Description:

Hi, my name is Natalia and I am committed to helping students tap into their vocal potential through vocal education and practise.
In my lessons I cultivate a positive and encouraging environment so that you can feel at ease stepping out of your comfort zone, and making a true progress! Students describe me as bubbly, passionate and caring with 95% success rate of returning customers.

Continue reading to find out more about my methodology and experience.

Tutoring Experience:

I have 8-years of teaching experience working with students of all ages and abilities - from complete beginners to West End performers, across the following genres: jazz, pop, rock, singer-songwriter and musical theatre.

I have also been a performer for the past 18 years including national competitions, summer festivals (Glastonbury Festival 2022) and various music venues in London (Ronnie's Scott's, Barbican).

OFFER:
- beginners to advanced welcome,
- learn the foundations of healthy and strong vocal technique to ensure longevity of your instrument and avoid vocal damage,
- preparation to auditions and performances,
- correct your pitch, expand your range, learn to smooth out the transition between your vocal registers,
- learn how to improvise/change melodies of your favourite songs,
- gain vocal agility,
- learn to belt like Whitney Houston, sing 'breathy' like Norah Jones, or bright like Ariana Grande,
- expand your vocal expression and performance skills,
- grow your confidence on stage / during performance,
- individual approach to all students

TESTIMONIALS:

Alice / St.Albans - ONLINE LESSON:
Natalia's lessons are a highlight of my week. She is so enthusiastic and warm and completely put me at ease from the moment we met. She has a fantastic technical knowledge of the voice and has communicated it to me in a way that’s easy for a beginner singer to understand and implement. She prepares the songs that I want to learn and is able to accompany me beautifully, which is so much better than singing along to a karaoke version on YouTube!
I’m especially impressed with how well the online lessons work - the software is so much better than Zoom and Natalia’s technical support was so helpful. It’s like we are still in the same room.

Steven C. / London - IN PERSON LESSON:
When I first came to Natalia for lessons I wasn't even sure singing was a real possibility. Natalia not only showed me that it was, but also gave me a passion for it. I never knew how fascinating and in-depth singing could be and Natalia has guided me from being a complete beginner to planning my first open mic night. She really knows her stuff, both in terms of music theory and as a vocal coach. She has one of the friendliest personalities I've ever come across and at the same time is pushing me to get better every week and really cares about my progress. Even if you have a passing interest in music you can't go wrong with Natalia.

Alma K. / London - IN PERSON LESSON:
My son loves his lessons with Natalia. She is so encouraging, bubbly and fun and makes the lessons really enjoyable. She has a wonderful teaching style and her upbeat energy keeps my 9 year old really engaged in the lessons. We have had a really positive experience. She’s a great teacher and very patient. I would highly recommend her.

Tutoring Approach:

My methodology differs from most other teachers in that it combines knowledge, theory and practise. I thoroughly studied the vocal instrument under the supervision of the London Vocal Clinic professional and singer - Linda Hutchinson. I believe that the only way students can truly master their vocal instrument is by understanding how it works and the different parts of the body it engages.
There are no vocal limitations we can't explain, or find a solution to overcome! I will teach you how to find the muscles responsible for good support, show you how your vocal folds change size with pitch, and teach you why releasing tension in the tongue and jaw allows you to reach higher notes! Students in my lessons learn valuable information that allows them to become independent in their practise and further progress.

IN OUR LESSON:
During lessons I cultivate a supportive and encouraging environment helping you unlock the sound that's already within you! I believe that a lot of vocal practise is based in un-learning habits we develop throughout life. My job is to help you find a way to connect with your unique sound and strengthen it. I do this through an extensive pool of science-tested and studied exercises that help address any vocal limitation e.g vocal break, weak lower range, tensed higher range, limited vocal range, tuning, and much more.

ONLINE LESSONS - HOW IT WORKS:
To ensure the highest and uninterrupted sound quality for the online services on offer I am using the latest technology in sound transmission used by the FarPlay app. This allows us to broadcast sound in real time with NO latency or disturbance, meaning that whilst I accompany you on the piano you sing to it with no delay, giving you the real in-person experience! (see a testimonial from my student Alice below to find out more).

To help you get set up for your first online lesson I created this easy to follow manual on how to get started: **Web Address Removed**:device-settings

PRICES*:
- In person 60 mins from home - £50
- In person 60 mins from student location - £50 + transport
- Online 60 mins - £45 (+ 30 mins trial lesson free)
- Online 45 mins - £40 (+ 30 mins trial lesson free)

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