Singing Lessons and Coaching
“I owe you a massive thank you… You majorly helped me in so many areas. Having that breathing exercise was brilliant the night before and morning of my final. I got ‘Annie’ :) So THANK YOU! So much!” - Katie Warsop (Fame, Singing in the Rain, Annie, Cats)
“I got the job! I am extremely happy because I have wanted to work in a big show for such a long time. Sue's help was very valuable and made me feel comfortable during the audition. She also helped me connect with the song.” - Anton Fosh (We Will Rock You)
“Thank you so much for the endless help and support over the last three years. I would not be where I am without you!” - 3rd Year student (Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance)
Sue uses a range of methods in her teaching and coaching. She works with voicecraft studied at The Central School of Speech and Drama as well as Bel Canto techniques, and is trained in the Estill Model (Level 1 Qualified). Having worked as an actress, singer and musician since 2001, Sue understands the demands and pressures performers face in their chosen profession.
Her clients’ recent work includes: West End productions of ‘Hamilton’, ‘Dear Evan Hansen’, ‘Harry Potter & the Cursed Child’ and ‘We Will Rock You’; ‘101 Dalmatians’ (Regent’s Park) and ‘Heathers’ (UK Tour). Sue coached on the West End production of ‘The Hills of California’ directed by Sam Mendez, which premiered in 2024.
Sue teaches at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance and The Urdang Academy.
Sue’s techniques are practical, clear and easy to use. Her focus is to empower you to achieve what you desire in any area of your singing:
Technical work to free your voice from unhelpful tensions
The ability to make stylistic choices and vocal qualities appropriate for your repertoire
Identification of areas for improvement, and practical methods and exercises tailored to you to strengthen them
Acting Through Song: bringing authenticity to your presentation both in auditions and in performance
Audition technique: focussing on the physical, mental and emotional challenges that come with nerves and how to overcome them
Repertoire guidance and suggestions that will show you at your best
Practical Information
Sue teaches in Central & SE London (Sydenham) as well as online
Drop-In singing lesson (1hr): £65
5-Lesson bundle (5 x 1hr): £295. This works out as £59 per session (saving £6 per session)
Student in full-time education (1hr): £60
Student rate 5-Lesson Bundle (5 x 1hr): £275. This works out as £55 per session (saving £5 per session)
Spoken Voice and Presentation Coaching rates on request
“Sue is the best singing teacher I've ever worked with. Her balance of technique and holistic approach is fantastic. She's a real actor's singing teacher. It's thanks to her that I landed my West End role in 'One Man, Two Guvnors'" - Claire Sundin, Actress