Singing lessons in Pascoe Vale
Private, one-to-one singing lessons for every age and every level of experience — taught in a home studio in Pascoe Vale, ten minutes from Coburg, Glenroy, Oak Park and Strathmore.
Classical technique, any music you like
There’s an old and unhelpful idea that classical training and singing pop music are opposites. They aren’t. Classical technique is simply the study of how the voice works — breath, support, resonance, placement — and it’s the reason some singers are still going strong at sixty while others are hoarse by thirty.
So we build that foundation. And then we apply it to whatever you actually want to sing.
You bring the songs. Pop, musical theatre, jazz, folk, rock, whatever’s on repeat in your car. We work on them properly, and the technique goes in underneath where you can feel it doing the work.
“Her classical training ensures that you get training in safe and correct voice control which you can then adapt to any style.”
Never had a lesson before?
That’s the most common way to start.
Some students arrive having never sung in front of another person since primary school. Some were told once, by a teacher who should have known better, that they weren’t a singer. A few can’t get through the first lesson without apologising.
None of that is a problem. Lessons are one-to-one — there’s no group listening, nothing being compared, and you will never be made to perform for anyone. The first lesson is quiet, unhurried, and mostly about working out what your voice already does.
“As a newbie singer who was a little anxious and confused about where to start… I found Phoebe to be so warm and encouraging, she immediately put me at ease.”
What we work on
- Breath and support — where the sound actually comes from, and why “sing from your diaphragm” is unhelpful advice on its own.
- Range — extending it safely at both ends, and navigating the awkward middle where most voices want to break.
- Tone and resonance — the difference between a voice that carries and one that disappears, and how to shape the sound you want.
- Vocal health — how to warm up, how to sing for two hours without wrecking yourself, and what to do when you’re sick or tired.
- Repertoire — choosing music that suits your voice now, while building towards the music you want to sing eventually.
- Musicianship — reading, pitching, rhythm, harmony. As much or as little as is useful to you.
- Performance — for students who want it: stagecraft, microphone technique, nerves, and the mechanics of holding an audience.
Who it’s for
Children and teenagers
Young voices are still developing and need handling accordingly. Lessons build confidence and good habits, and prepare students for school productions, eisteddfods and exams. Thirty minutes suits younger children best.
Adult beginners
No prior experience, no expectations, and no requirement ever to perform. More on lessons for adults →
Returning singers
People who sang at school or in a choir years ago and want it back. The voice remembers more than you’d think.
Serious young performers
Students heading towards VCE Music Performance, tertiary auditions or professional work. Repertoire building, technical development and audition preparation. More on audition preparation →
Working performers
Maintenance, troubleshooting, and preparing specific material.
Exams
We prepare students for AMEB, ANZCA or Trinity College London grades. Phoebe holds a Trinity Advanced Certificate in Singing with Distinction. If you’re interested in starting the exam process, Phoebe can guide you through it.
Lesson lengths and prices
| Lesson | Price |
|---|---|
| Trial lesson (30 min) | $20 |
| 30 minutes | $35 |
| 45 minutes | $55 |
| 60 minutes | $75 |
Thirty minutes suits younger children and busy weeks. Forty-five is the most common choice and the best value for most singers. An hour suits serious performers and anyone combining singing with acting work.
Ten-lesson blocks work out cheaper — see full pricing →