A band playing on the hall stage to a crowd on a Friday gig night

Singing lessons in Thornaby

Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees
  • From £18

    Per 30 min

  • All ages

    Kids & adults

  • DBS checked

    2 teachers

  • Mon–Thu

    3pm–9:30pm

  • Free parking

    & free Wi-Fi

  • Grade exams

    Or just for fun

One-to-one singing lessons that build healthy technique and real confidence. Sing pop, musical theatre or jazz, write your own songs, or work towards LCM singing grades.

Your teachers

Who teaches singing

Robyn Errico

Robyn Errico

Singing · Piano · Keyboard

A singer-songwriter with over 10 years of performing, composing and recording, and a former English tutor who has taught students of all ages.

  • ABRSM Grade 7
  • Grade 5 Music Theory
  • DBS checked
Claire Punter

Claire Punter

Singing

Fifteen years as a primary teacher, singer for bands in England and New Zealand, and a love of musical theatre and jazz.

  • BMus in Music
  • LCM Grade 8 Pop Vocals
  • PGCE Primary Teaching
  • Pop, musical theatre and jazz
  • Help writing your own songs
  • LCM singing grades

What your singing lessons cover

Good singing starts with the basics: breathing, posture, pitch and tone. Your teacher will help you breathe in a way that supports your voice, sing in tune with less strain, and gradually extend your range. You’ll also learn how to warm up and look after your voice, so you can sing for longer and sound better doing it.

Technique is always tied to real songs. Lessons are one-to-one and built around the music you want to sing, so each new skill goes straight into a song you care about.

Confidence and performing

For many students, the biggest change is confidence. Singing in front of someone else can feel exposed at first, and lessons are a safe place to get used to it. As you progress, your teacher can help you with microphone technique, stage presence and preparing for a performance, an audition or simply singing in front of friends.

Find your style

Our two singing teachers bring different strengths. Claire has sung with bands in England and New Zealand and has a particular love of musical theatre and jazz. Robyn is a singer-songwriter with over ten years of performing, composing and recording, and can help you write your own lyrics and melodies. Robyn also teaches piano and keyboard, which is useful if you’d like to accompany yourself.

Singing lessons for children

Claire spent fifteen years as a primary school teacher, including teaching music to children aged 3 to 11, so she knows how to keep young singers engaged. Lessons for children focus on healthy habits and enjoying their voice, with songs they already know and love. Get in touch if you’d like to talk about whether your child is ready to start.

Singing lessons for adults

It’s never too late to learn to sing. Adults come to us to sing in a band or choir, to prepare for a special occasion, or simply because they’ve always wanted to. Evening lessons run until 9:30pm, Monday to Thursday.

Singing grades

Teesside School of Music is an official London College of Music exam centre, covering the Pop and Musical Theatre grade syllabus. Grades are entirely optional.

Where we are

Our studios are in Thornaby, with free parking at the rear, a bus stop outside and ground floor access. Singers travel to us from Stockton, Middlesbrough, Ingleby Barwick, Marton, Nunthorpe and across Teesside.

FAQs

Questions people ask

Do I need to be a good singer already?

Not at all. Many students start with no experience and plenty of nerves. Your teacher will start from where your voice is now and build up your technique and confidence step by step.

Can you help me write my own songs?

Yes. Robyn is a singer-songwriter and can help you develop your own lyrics and melodies, as well as working on how you perform them.

Can I take singing grade exams?

Yes. We're an official London College of Music exam centre, covering the Pop and Musical Theatre grade syllabus. Exams are optional, and many students sing purely for enjoyment.

How much do singing lessons cost?

£18 for 30 minutes or £36 for an hour. You book and pay online as you go, with no contract or term fees.

When are singing lessons available?

Monday to Thursday between 3pm and 9:30pm, by appointment. You'll see live availability for each teacher when you book.

What if I need to cancel or move a lesson?

Give at least 48 hours' notice and you can rearrange or cancel through your online account. With less notice than that, the lesson can't be credited or refunded.

Ready for your first lesson?

Students come to us from Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Ingleby Barwick, Yarm, Eaglescliffe, Acklam and across Teesside. Pick a time that suits you and book online in a couple of minutes.