FAQs
All abilities are welcome!
Alicia works to a high standard of vocal coaching. She works regularly with both professional and beginner voices and has aided students in preparing for and landing West End roles and commercial work, in securing places at top performing arts schools, in auditioning for Am Dram societies and achieving principal roles in local productions, and in attaining A-Level and GCSE Music. She has further helped students prepare and record songs for special occasions and warmly welcomes students who simply wish to have fun and gain confidence in their own voice.
Alicia holds an Enhanced DBS and accepts students aged 8+. Alicia has a vast background in working with children and has taught music to students as young as four years old! In the past, Alicia has worked as an Au Pair and English teacher, volunteered with mentoring and paired reading schemes, as well as teaching freelance for children's performing arts and dance schools.
Due to high demand, Alicia is currently only offering hour sessions. These are fantastic for committed and mature young people who may be actively performing and auditioning, and require some vocal technique and vocal health guidance. Alicia has worked regularly with children on agencies and part of performing arts schools.
Alicia is currently NOT offering gift vouchers due to being fully booked.
However, please get in touch and she will see what she can do.
- Yourself!
- A bottle of water to drink before, during and after lesson
- Any lyrics/sheet music that you've been working on in and out of lesson
- If you have/Alicia gives you any SOVT straws (or kazoos!), make sure you bring them with you
- If you're a saxophone/guitar student, make sure to bring your instrument and all required music
Most importantly, a love and enthusiasm for learning something new!
Absolutely! Whether online or in-person, you are welcome to record your lesson or coaching session. Just let Alicia know you are doing so!
Rather than recording the entire hour, Alicia recommends instead recording an end of lesson/session overview, so you have all your exercises and tips for the week in one, easy-listening recording.
If you would like to record yourself at any point - perhaps a snippet of you singing for progress purposes or an exercise to go and practice - do it!
Not only is Alma Street the home of Alicia's next chapter in life, but its meaning of kindness, soul, and nourishing is her exact approach when it comes to voice, music, and performance.
Yes. Alicia's professional equipment and history in recording means she is able to offer quality vocal recordings. In the past, Alicia has recorded and produced vocal demos and tracks for students for a variety of reasons! Get in touch to discuss options.
Alicia no longer teaches instrumental lessons due to demand for vocal services.
Alicia is primarily a vocal coach and singing teacher. However, as a mulit-instrumentalist, she has taught piano, guitar, and alto saxophone from beginner to intermediate levels.
Many students love the ability to accompany themselves on guitar or piano! Combined vocal/instrument lessons have been very popular with Alicia's students. Get in touch with Alicia to discuss lesson options.
No. Alicia doesn't offer free taster sessions.
Instead she is more than happy to book you in for an initial session before committing to a regular slot. In this session, you will be able to see how you get on, you'll be introduced to how Alicia works, and allow Alicia to carry out a vocal assessment for you!
Alicia always receives amazing feedback after first sessions as so much is covered and knowledge shared! Many feel and hear a difference in their voice straight away.
