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Discover your authentic voice! Singing lessons for children and adults of all levels. Songwriting and self-accompaniment are also available.

From 100 C$ /h

I offer private singing lessons in Ghent with piano or guitar accompaniment. Knowledge of music theory isn't necessary; a desire to sing and work is all it takes! We'll focus on warming up, technique, and intention, but the joy of singing is always paramount. I can also teach you how to accompany yourself on guitar or piano while singing. Besides singing, we can also focus on songwriting, and I can guide you through the writing process and offer creative writing exercises.

For me, singing and writing music are the most rewarding things there is, and I'd love to help you discover your own voice. I have 13 years of experience as a professional singer (Sophia plays Leonard Cohen, Ansatz der Maschine, Little Dots) and 8 years of experience as a voice teacher. I also have extensive experience in music education with young children and organized music camps for children aged 4-9 for a while.
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like to work together!

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Gent, België

About Me

Hello, I'm Sophia, I teach singing lessons and I also perform on stage myself. My two great passions are playing music and passing on the joy of playing music to others. In singing lessons it is a new journey of discovery with every student and that is what I find so fascinating and educational about this work! Singing can make people blossom and I find it extremely valuable work to support students in this.

Education

2006-2012: Jazz and light music singing at the Poel Ghent (with Lien de Greef, Lady Linn)
2006-2012: Master in Clinical Psychology Ghent University
2011-2014: Bachelor after Bachelor Music Therapy Artevelde University College Ghent

Experience / Qualifications

More than 5 years of experience in singing lessons, more than 10 years as a professional singer/musician.

Musical projects:
2022-present: Solo project, album recording in 2024
2019 – 2022: Sophia plays Leonard Cohen church tour (recording live album in 2019)
2019-2021: Project QUIET. together with cellist and harpist Seraphine Stragier
(relaxing reclining concerts)
2015- present: Singer with project Ansatz der Maschine
2013-2019: Singer and composer in own project Little Dots, which released 2 albums “A clear running stream” (2014) and “Do you know how we got here” (2018)
2012-2013: Backing vocals with Lady Linn on tour in cultural centers

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

The class is taught in

Dutch

English

French

Skills

Singing

Voice (music)

Song writing

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Éléonore

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Singing student at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, I offer singing lessons adapted to your expectations and your level.
Also graduated with a certificate of completion in Musical Training, I offer courses or "reinforcement" in this subject.
Possibility of mixing notions of music/arts history.

Marta

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Spanish teacher with Bachelor in Piano, Bachelor in Voice and Masters in Opera.
I have more than 10 years of experience teaching all ages in private lessons and official schools. I have formation on Yamaha system for children.
My way of teaching involves, in addition of technical and interpretation skills, the relation between all kinds of arts and periods. I have also official studies in theatre and literature.
All piano classes, depending on the age and the interests of the students, are divided into technique, playing, improvisation, creative plays and some of basic composing knowledge.
Voice classes involve all genres of music and we work in technique and ways of interpretation. Theatre and character creation, posture... are also trained.
I can teach in English but also in Spanish, Catalan and Italian :).

Romuald

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private piano lessons in Jazz, Classical, Blues and pop music. All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Learn to play the piano at your level and the style/songs you want to play. A trained and motivated teacher.
Lessons take place in Ghent, piano/keyboards/synthesizers available.

Tine

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PIANO

Foundation
First we start with the music theory, melody and chords. These are the essential building blocks for making music.

Style
Next we apply stylistic tools to bring the music to life. This could include jazz chords, blues riffs, walking bass lines, and more.

Skills

We learn the skills (soloing, ear training, accompaniment, improvisation, lead sheets, analysis...)

Following this approach, you will finally understand the music that you are playing, and you will be able to apply the techniques to hundreds of other songs.

CVT COACHING

Hi! I am Tine, a singer, voice teacher and vocal coach. I am passionate about helping singers to make the most of their singing practice so they can thrive, grow, and become the powerful performers and communicators the world needs today.

I can help you train your voice and keep it healthy, develop your own unique sound, sing across different styles, manage performance anxiety, be authentic on stage, deliver powerful presentations, make more efficient goals and help you reach them.

It is possible to create all the sounds from all the styles / genres in a healthy way!

CVT METHOD?

Singing is not that difficult and everybody can learn to sing. CVT divideds the singing techniques into four main subjects. By combining elements of these four subjects, you can produce precisely the sounds you want. You will also be able to pinpoint your specific problems and mistakes, and you can focus on which techniques you wish to work on.

The four main subjects are:

The three overall principles – to ensure healthy sound production
The four vocal modes – to choose the ‘gear’ you want to sing in.
Sound colours – to make the sound lighter or darker.
Effects – to achieve specific sound effects.

Marie

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specialization: voice technique, empathy, own creation (songwriting), improvisation, polyphonic singing, experimental use of voice.

Genres: world music, soul, jazz, pop

Teaching style: Physical awareness, mental coaching, search for your own voice / creation process at your own pace

Loïc

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I am a student of music production at the Royal Conservatory, with extensive knowledge of music theory covering everything from harmony to rhythm. As an experienced tutor, my goal is to teach this subject as it serves as a powerful tool for playing, interpreting, and composing music. I tailor my classes to the student's level, ensuring effective learning and understanding. Let's embark on a musical journey together!

Dirk

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No, we don't think that being able to sing is absolutely necessary for actors. Not every actor or actress has the ambition to appear in a musical and not every series or film features singing. Still, vocal coaching is a good idea... whether you want to learn to sing or not!

With your course fee you can participate in any of our courses whenever you want. This way you can not only learn to act, but also taste our courses in debate and presentation techniques (our TV course), communication, singing, improvisation, 'physical acting', lie detection, hypnosis, directing, or writing! Of course, the following applies: the more you follow 1 particular course, the faster you progress.

More info

Anyone who has ambitions as a singer or who wants to expand his or her skills to make it easier to land a role will soon end up taking singing lessons... but also those who have no intention of ever performing songs. can benefit greatly from vocal coaching.

You often have to be on set for a long time and then it is important to use your voice properly, so that it does not get tired and you can speak as powerfully after hours of recording as before. Finally, it is very useful to be able to put different effects on your voice. Just think of the raspy character of Gollum in The Lord of the Rings, the barking explanations of Samson, the full voice of Kabouter Plop or the grunted insults exchanged in The Chronicles of Sabrina. Judiciously used voice effects can not only add color to characters, they are sometimes essential or almost automatically arise from emotional moments. So being able to use them correctly and maintain control over them without damaging your vocal cords is essential.

What you learn

As is the case with almost all of our courses, we teach you techniques from different approaches. For our singing lessons, these are Speech Level Singing (SLS), Estill Voice Training (EVT) and Complete Vocal Technique (CVT).

Here are some things that will pass in review:

• The similarities and differences between the three major singing techniques
• Using support
• The larynx, lips, and other organs that help control voice production
• Add necessary twang
• Add air or not
• Different vocal modes (with CVT): neutral, curbing, overdrive and edge.
• Variety of voice effects including: creaking, distortion, grunting, rattling, screaming, vibrato and ornamentation
• For actors: relationship between voice color, effects and the playing of all kinds of characters
• For actors: the relationship between stem kle

Extras

• Help with the CV
• Assistance with admissions
• Help in choosing the right equipment
• Help with finding auditions
• Syllabus with pdf of the book Complete Vocal Technique

You can participate whenever you want!

Louise

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Professional singing lessons; During the lessons you will receive a solid technical basis, breathing exercises and vocalisations. This for different levels. The lessons are completely tailored to each student, you can also indicate the desired repertoire yourself.

Lies

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Hi!
I am Lies, a passionate musician who likes to pass on the tricks of the trade to children and young people.
In 2024 I graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Ghent for clarinet.

Do not hesitate to contact me if you are interested in taking lessons with me.

Hope to see you soon!

Flore

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In the singing lessons we will work with your own voice! We investigate where your points of improvement lie and what you are already good at.

Are you a beginner? Then we focus on a basic formation of singing technique in combination with singing songs that you like to sing.

Are you an experienced singer before? Then we go a little deeper into vocal technique by looking at where the difficulties lie for your voice with challenging songs. We get started with the songs you like to sing.

If you prefer solfège or a combination of the two, that is certainly possible too!

I myself have been working for 4 years in a private music school where I give singing and piano lessons. I have a bachelor's degree in musical education and study jazz singing at the conservatory of Leuven.

Hope to see you soon!

Cassandra

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I'd love to help you on your way to take your singing techniques to a higher level. We'll get started with your favorite songs. By default, the focus is on breathing, sound placement and expanding vocal range. But we can deviate from this path to suit your specific desires.

Erika

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I view teaching vocals and songwriting as a therapeutic, holistic process, where my students learn techniques and practical tools that help them hone their craft, but also work through psychological blockages that make them into greater artists.

Polina

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I am a Ukrainian singer and I have been singing and performing since I was 5 years old. I will guide you in the development of your voice and teach you the necessary techniques. We will do practical exercises to learn to control your voice but also work on how to convey emotion and expression. We will work on the songs that you like, the most important thing is that you have fun while developing your skills

Maria

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>Would you all like to know how Paul Potts or Susan Boyle can sing like that?
->Do you sing in a choir and want to improve your vocal skills?
->Do you need a certain way to give your personality a voice, but don't
know how?
->Do you need help preparing for music exams or do you want to study
singing and need someone to help you prepare your piece?

I offer singing lessons in GERMAN, ENGLISH and DUTCH.
-> -> Lessons currently take place in Ghent, Antwerp or Brussels.

The three pillars of my teaching philosophy:
1. Body awareness.
2. Enjoy yourself and your voice.
3. Use your voice in the healthiest way possible!

I am a classically trained voice teacher from Germany and have been singing for years as a concert soloist and in choirs, so I know what it means to come out of a rehearsal with a hoarse voice. We can prevent that.

I believe that everyone can sing and that everyone has musicality within them.

I am excited to get to know you and your voice :)

Lissa

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During my private lessons, I guide you through the creative and technical process of songwriting and music production, fully tailored to your level, goals, and musical style.

I hold a Master's degree in Music Production and write and produce music for both my own projects and external artists. Additionally, I am active as a musician in various projects, giving me experience with diverse genres and working methods.

Whether you are a budding songwriter, want to make your productions sound more professional, or are seeking guidance in developing your own sound, together we work on composition, arrangement, sound design, mixing, and the creative choices that enhance your music.

The lessons are personal, practice-oriented, and tailored to your ambitions. The goal is not only to develop your technical skills but also to further build your own artistic identity and creative process.