Testimonials
“I have been coming to lessons with Alexandra for a couple of years now, and over these years I have progressed massively. Lessons with her are always fun and enjoyable, yet at the same time you learn new things about the way your voice works. Alexandra has also helped me and a couple of my friends prepare for auditions or shows that will affect us for the rest of our lives. I feel when preparing for these things she focuses on you, comforts you and prepares you so well you have nothing to worry about. With singing I have also gained confidence, she carefully selects songs that you will enjoy singing and challenge you at the same time. She has been nothing but the perfect teacher, but also a friend. I thank her massively for all she has helped me with.”
“My 8 year old son attended singing lessons with Alexandra for approximately three months in preparation for a choir audition (in which he was successful). She taught him how to warm up his voice properly, good breathing techniques and a few well-known Scottish songs which he loved singing. She was a professional, wonderfully patient and a delightful teacher.”
“I have been singing folk music most of my life. I sang because I loved the songs, but never thought I had much of a voice. I finally plucked up the courage to seek singing lessons to make the best of what I had and found a teacher who encouraged me for the first time to believe in my voice which I found really exciting. Unfortunately after a short time she went to work elsewhere and having felt I had only just begun on an intensely personal journey, I searched the web for another teacher and found Alexandra’s site. Although I was initially intimidated by her classical background and beautiful soprano voice, I was inspired by the testimonials, as they described exactly how I had felt with my first teacher. I finally plucked up the courage to contact Alexandra and immediately found her to be warm, welcoming and very interested in helping me to continue on my particular journey. We have now been working together for nearly a year and I can honestly say that every word I read in those testimonials is true for me also. From the very first session Alexandra has encouraged me to develop my range, repertoire and confidence to an extent that I never thought possible – and she encouraged me to believe that this is just the beginning! I cannot thank her enough for this. Her professionalism, her love of singing and her ability to communicate these in support of a person’s unique style make her an inspirational teacher. I would, without hesitation, recommend her to anyone.”
“For many years I sang with an amateur operatic society and also at various concert parties. However this period came to an end. I missed music and singing so much so that last year a friend gave me Alexandra’s telephone number and I decided to try singing again, purely for my own satisfaction and enjoyment. When I went for my first lesson with Alexandra I was very nervous and apprehensive, but she made me feel so at ease and very comfortable. So much so, I go for a lesson on a weekly basis. I just love it. Her teaching methods are second to none and she herself is a wonderful singer and such a joy to listen to. In my opinion, anyone wanting to sing or improve their voice, whether amateur or professional, I would certainly recommend Alexandra.”
“I began singing lessons with Alexandra over two and a half years ago after I decided I wanted to sing at my daughter’s wedding ceremony. Alexandra not only gave me the confidence and the encouragement in achieving that goal, but has indeed taken me far beyond my expectations in what I ever thought possible in my singing! I now have a repertoire that not only includes Burns, other Scottish, English and Irish folk music, but amazingly (for me!) Italian arias by Mozart & Pergolesi and German songs by Schubert & Brahms! But the most important thing for me is how much I love it! Alexandra is an amazing teacher with incredible patience, an abundance of energy and a remarkable knack of showing you how you can take your voice to unimaginable levels whilst guiding you considerately to the right songs for your voice. I cannot commend Alexandra highly enough, she has given me the opportunity to extend my love of music to levels never before imagined and I cannot thank her enough for that.”
“I loved singing and playing the guitar but had a voice like a cross-between Ringo Starr and Billy Bragg. However after just 3 lessons my vocal range has improved and I can sustain notes for much longer, and singing feels much less effort and my voice has much more resonance. I would 100% recommend Alexandra for anyone looking to improve because her approach and way of teaching puts you so at ease that it is a joy to be taught by her.”
“Amy has been coming to singing lessons with Alexandra for about a year and she thoroughly enjoys the time she spends singing during her lesson. Amy’s confidence seems to have grown which we believe is partly due to her singing lessons. She feels relaxed and happy in Alexandra’s company and enjoys learning new songs and practicing new techniques.”
