Valentini

Experienced and enthusiastic singing, voice & piano tutor

If you are looking to work with an elite level voice coach and learn more about your voice in a friendly and relaxed environment I am the teacher for you. My lessons combine the enjoyment of singing with technical pursuits and are an even mix of technique, repertoire, musicality and performance.

Tutoring Experience

Hello! My name is Valentini and I am a music educator, voice coach, singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist that has done teaching, singing and arranging work for various artists and organisations (BRIT School of Performing Arts, Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, London Contemporary Voices) I hold a BMus (Hons Distinction) in Music Performance & Production from London Centre of Contemporary Music (LCCM) and an MA in Voice Studies; Teaching and Coaching (Distinction) from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. Additionally, I hold a BA in Education (Hons Distinction), the Certificate of Figure Proficiency from Estill Voice Training and the Vocal Health First Aid Certificate from Vocal Health Education. Moreover, I am of the founding members of Stone Fruit, a London- based music duo which writes, records, and produces the music and of the Valleys, a trio group that performs musical theatre and is part of The Simon and Garfunkel story tour. As a member of London Contemporary Voices, I have shared the stage with Charlotte Church, Orlando Weeks (The Maccabees), Amber Run, Laura Mvula, Jesca Hoop, Basement Jaxx, Guy Sigsworth, Tom Speight and Stu Larsen. I have years of experience as a professional singer and voice coach and I work with singers from all over the world. Teaching voice and singing is my passion, and all my coaching sessions are tailored to suit the individual's goals and abilities. Whether you are an experienced singer or actor that wants to develop your existing skills to the next level or a beginner who wants to be introduced to the joy of music for the first time, I can't wait to hear from you!

Tutoring Approach

I am following a student-led approach and using several techniques and approaches to accommodate the needs of each student.

More specifically, the classes can cover a wide range of areas including:
Vocal Health & Technique Breathing,
Posture & Support Power,
Projection
Articulation & Diction
Vocal Tone and Resonance
Performance Coaching (stage presence, stage fright, improving confidence, storytelling) Music Theory
Sight Singing
Entrance exam & audition preparation
Exam board preparation
Repertoire building - variety of styles musical theatre, jazz, pop, rock, folk, soul, funk Microphone Technique
Freeing up the voice

Extending vocal range

Conquering pitch and rhythm issues Smoothing out the transition between chest voice and head voice / Developing your mix
Agility, which includes "licks", "riffing", "ad-libbing" etc.

Additionally, lessons can be enriched further with piano lessons for beginners, for the students to be able to accompany themselves when singing.

Can't wait to hear from you!