VOCAL COACHING

1:1 singing lessons for performers

Looking to hone your craft?

These 1:1 lessons will help you with your ongoing vocal training and development, whether you’re established in your professional career or just starting out. We regularly work with performers to help with:

  • Preparation for industry castings

  • Preparation with drama school auditions, including repertoire choices

  • Strengthening your voice for shows and gigs

  • Expanding range

  • Belting

  • Repertoire coaching

  • Exercises to help with vocal fatigue

You’ll receive high-quality technical problem solving and fixes using Estill Voice Training, a methodology for singing training used across the industry and in many top drama schools.

Photo Credit: Maheala Bodlovic

“Guy is a superb singing teacher…he created an environment that allowed for real growth in just a few sessions…”

Ed Sayer, Vocal Coaching Student

Ed Sayer – Actor

The Crown (Netflix), Pennyworth (Warner Bros/EPIX)

Who will you work with?

These sessions are led by Guy Hughes, who works regularly with professional actors and young performers to help with their vocal development and preparations for auditions.

He trained in Musical Theatre at the Royal Academy of Music under renowned vocal coaches Anne-Marie Speed, founder of the Voice Explained, and Mary Hammond, vocal coach to Chris Martin of Coldplay, Tom Odell and many other household names. He has taught and/or delivered workshops at some of the top drama schools in the UK (including most recently at Italia Conti, Urdang Academy and Bristol Old Vic Theatre School).

Guy has provided vocal coaching sessions for actors working in various parts of the industry, from West-End musicals (most recently, Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre), through to West-End plays, RSC, National Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe. He is also a West-End Creative Learning Practitioner, providing workshops and training in ATG’s 16 London West-End Theatres.

If you want to find out more, you can book a free consultation session below where we can talk through what you’re looking for…

Guy Hughes, Vocal Coach and Singing Teacher, playing guitar

Testimonials…

  • Karl Queensborough (Hamilton - West End)

    “I was in the midst of auditioning for Hamilton… Our session was a real revelation for me, Guy helped me find a new sense of cleanliness, ease & a comfortableness when reaching certain notes. He gave me incredible techniques to deal with vocal fatigue, loosening up the jaw, correct posture & a new thread of focus for vocal production. I did book the Hamilton gig & throughout my time there (playing Hamilton himself) I incorporated his techniques in the wings on stage before going on & whilst performing too. Couldn’t recommend him enough, there is no pressure & sessions are professional & tailored to you.”

  • Harry Jardine (Shakespeare in Love - West End, Rada)

    “Guy came highly recommended and did not disappoint! By the end of the first session I already felt a lot more confident in what I was doing. Guy has a brilliant and visual way of explaining how the voice works, which allows you to improve in-between sessions. I am already hitting notes I never thought I would and everything feels safe and supported. It’s so amazing to be really enjoying singing again.”

  • Tommy Hurn (Student at Italia Conti)

    “Working with Guy really helped me understand my voice, we explored lots of different styles and techniques to help me grow as a singer. Guy has played a massive part in my singing journey and I cannot thank him enough”

  • Ed Sayer (The Crown, Pennyworth)

    Guy is a superb singing teacher. His patience, compassion and technical expertise make him well suited to work with both the seasoned pro and complete beginner. His encouraging and supportive nature gave me confidence in my singing and he created an environment that allowed for real growth in just a few sessions.”

  • Euan Shanahan - (Bristol Old Vic Graduate)

    “Guy’s teaching has been a total lifeline for my singing voice. He is patient, detailed, quick to identify problems and quick to help you rectify them. Would highly recommend!”

  • Saikat Ahamed (Life of Pi - West End, Peter Pan - National Theatre)

    Guy’s lessons have been a total revelation for me. After twenty years in the business, I finally feel seen or rather heard. The instruction is considered, precise and supportive. I can’t recommend The Vocal Studio highly enough!

FAQs

  • 1:1 Vocal coaching sessions are based on the following rates:

    60 minutes @ £60

    Any sessions longer than an hour are calculated at the rate of £60/hour.

  • All in-person sessions take place at Mickleburgh Studios, 1-9 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PL

    All online sessions take place on Zoom

  • In order to get the most out of the session, it will be useful for you to bring some repertoire you have been working on previously. We will then be able to recommend repertoire after the first session.

  • Yes! You can buy bundles of lessons at a discounted rate on the Lesson Bundles page.