Ready to find your singing voice? Our Singing for Beginners lessons are perfect for anyone just starting or wanting to reconnect with their voice.
You'll learn the basics of how your voice works so you can start exploring and developing your own unique sound. We'll cover fun warm-ups, how to keep your voice healthy, simple singing techniques, songs from different styles, all in a friendly group setting.
Feeling a little shy? Don't worry! This course focuses on singing together and helping you feel more confident. It's all about practice and having fun with singing, so there's no pressure to be perfect right away!
What will be taught on Singing Lessons for Beginners?
In our Singing for Beginners course, you'll develop control over your voice through practical exercises designed to build your confidence. You'll explore a diverse range of musical styles, including pop, musical theatre, jazz, blues, and soul.
Course content will include:
- Practising a series of varied vocal warm-ups and technique exercises to improve your vocal range
- Learning about body awareness through focus on posture and alignment.
- How to develop a secure breathing technique
- Group singing and developing good listening and blending skills
- Learning how to achieve a good quality vocal performance while using your voice in a safe and healthy manner
Students will typically learn 3-6 songs during the course and will receive friendly feedback from your tutor throughout the course.
Music
All Genres
Type
Group
Level
Beginners / Level 1
Equipment
What to bring: pen, notebook, water
What are the entry requirements and level of this course?
This course is suitable for complete beginners and those who possess a passion and curiosity to learn more about their voice.
Students will learn about vocal technique, breathing, posture and application of this technique across a broad repertoire.
The ability to hear notes and sing them back as well as good spoken and written english is required.
How will I be taught?
All courses are taught within groups. Each week will begin with a thorough vocal warm up before going on to discover key vocal techniques and approaches to develop your confidence and singing skills.
Students will have the opportunity to sing a broad range of repertoire each week. Your voice will grow in strength and flexibility and you’ll gain a sense of control and confidence when singing. Best of all, you’ll have a lot of fun, and meet like-minded new people.
By the end of the course, what will I have achieved?
Students will have:
- Developed greater confidence in their vocal ability and singing as part of a group
- Grasped an understanding of how the vocal cords work and how sound is made
- Demonstrated good posture when singing and an understanding of the breathing mechanism
- Progressed through a number of vocal warm-ups and technique exercises
- Applied this technique across a broad range of repertoire
CLASSES STARTING SOON
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 20 May 2025 - 22 Jul 2025 | Tue | 19:50-21:20 | 10 weeks | Myriam Cavalli | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £245.00 | Book Now Click the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 2 Jun 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 | Mon | 18:30-20:30 | 8 weeks | Geeta Pearson | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £234.00
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| 3 Jun 2025 - 5 Aug 2025 | Tue | 19:50-21:20 | 10 weeks | Jonny Black | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £220.50
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| 9 Jun 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 10 weeks | Aaron Nice | Sylvia Young Theatre School | £245.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 20 May 2025 - 22 Jul 2025 | Tue | 19:50-21:20 | 10 weeks | Myriam Cavalli | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £245.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 2 Jun 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 | Mon | 18:30-20:30 | 8 weeks | Geeta Pearson | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £234.00
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| 3 Jun 2025 - 5 Aug 2025 | Tue | 19:50-21:20 | 10 weeks | Jonny Black | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £220.50
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| 9 Jun 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 10 weeks | Aaron Nice | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £245.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Jun 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 | Thu | 19:40-21:10 | 10 weeks | Singing Tutors | St Marylebone School, W1 | £245.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 2 Jul 2025 - 3 Sep 2025 | Wed | 18:10-19:40 | 10 weeks | Singing Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £245.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 6 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025 | Sun | 11:00-13:00 | 8 weeks | Myriam Cavalli | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £260.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Jul 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 | Thu | 19:50-21:20 | 10 weeks | Myriam Cavalli | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £245.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Aug 2025 - 27 Sep 2025 | Sat | 13:15-15:15 | 8 weeks | Singing Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £260.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 19 Aug 2025 - 7 Oct 2025 | Tue | 18:30-20:30 | 8 weeks | Geeta Pearson | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £260.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 4 Sep 2025 - 6 Nov 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 10 weeks | Singing Tutors | St Marylebone School, W1 | £245.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 4 Oct 2025 - 22 Nov 2025 | Sat | 11:00-13:00 | 8 weeks | Singing Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £260.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Oct 2025 - 6 Dec 2025 | Sat | 11:00-13:00 | 8 weeks | Geeta Pearson | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £260.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
| DATE | DAY | TIME (BST) | DURATION | TUTOR | VENUE | PRICE | BOOKING | ||
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| 20 May 2025 - 22 Jul 2025 | Tue | 19:50-21:20 | 10 weeks | Myriam Cavalli | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £245.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 2 Jun 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 | Mon | 18:30-20:30 | 8 weeks | Geeta Pearson | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £234.00
10% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 3 Jun 2025 - 5 Aug 2025 | Tue | 19:50-21:20 | 10 weeks | Jonny Black | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £220.50
10% OFF
| Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Jun 2025 - 11 Aug 2025 | Mon | 18:00-19:30 | 10 weeks | Aaron Nice | Sylvia Young Theatre School, W1 | £245.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 26 Jun 2025 - 28 Aug 2025 | Thu | 19:40-21:10 | 10 weeks | Singing Tutors | St Marylebone School, W1 | £245.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 2 Jul 2025 - 3 Sep 2025 | Wed | 18:10-19:40 | 10 weeks | Singing Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £245.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 6 Jul 2025 - 24 Aug 2025 | Sun | 11:00-13:00 | 8 weeks | Myriam Cavalli | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £260.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 10 Jul 2025 - 11 Sep 2025 | Thu | 19:50-21:20 | 10 weeks | Myriam Cavalli | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £245.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 9 Aug 2025 - 27 Sep 2025 | Sat | 13:15-15:15 | 8 weeks | Singing Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £260.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 19 Aug 2025 - 7 Oct 2025 | Tue | 18:30-20:30 | 8 weeks | Geeta Pearson | WAC Arts, Belsize Park | £260.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 4 Sep 2025 - 6 Nov 2025 | Thu | 18:00-19:30 | 10 weeks | Singing Tutors | St Marylebone School, W1 | £245.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 4 Oct 2025 - 22 Nov 2025 | Sat | 11:00-13:00 | 8 weeks | Singing Tutors | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £260.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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| 18 Oct 2025 - 6 Dec 2025 | Sat | 11:00-13:00 | 8 weeks | Geeta Pearson | City Academy at 10 Herbal Hill | £260.00 | Book NowClick the gift icon to gift this course | Book Now Gift this courseClick the gift icon to gift this course |
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Select your Entry Level:
PAYMENT OPTIONS
You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.
ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS
Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.
Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .
CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS
Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.
If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.
INDUSTRY TUTORS
City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.
CANCELLATIONS POLICY
We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.
We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.
(For more information please see our terms and conditions)
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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.
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