ABOUT

Hello and welcome! I am so happy that you are considering your voice journey and it's my honour to have you here. I am Dominie - a solo music artist, session musician, collaborator, songwriter, composer, music creator and...

SINGING COACH

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I take pride in providing holistic support to my students to not only help them learn about the nuts and bolts of their larynx but discover themselves as an artist.

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Most of us were told at some early stage that we must not make noise. Some were told that they "cannot sing" or are "tone-deaf" (tone-deafness is in fact very rare, much like perfect pitch). These words go deep into the psyche of a child and leave them feeling a lack of ownership over their own voice, afraid to try. The voice is our audible representative of our very spirits - to squash this is to squash our very selves. No wonder there are often tears shed when we try to access this and let it fly free.

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I am here to tell you that you CAN SING and that tuning is not the holy grail. Come - make some noise!

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I also cater to experienced singers and musicians looking to gain more insight or improve technique. Learn about the anatomy of the larynx, how to adjust tone, volume, clarity and enjoy a more consistent and in-control voice.

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Additionally, I offer songwriting tuition and support. Technique is the servant of performance, and of expressing yourself. Let's find your voice and tell your story!

My background:

My foundational training was in classical singing (ABRSM Grade 8) and I have further grounding in Estill Voice Training(R). Over the past 10 or so years I have specialsed in English traditional folk singing, whilst keeping a consistent practice in alternative/experimental and contemporary styles.

I have been performing, writing and collaborating for over 20 years, with voice being at the very centre of my practice always. I also play cello, electric guitar and make weird noises with pedals.

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I have been teaching voice privately since 2017, as well as running occasional singing workshops and working as a voice and musical director on a variety of theatre, dance and music productions.

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I currently lead the Kilburn State Of Mind community choir, London, and my new weird and wonderful Wickerman-drenched folk singing ensemble Oss in Hackney Wick.

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1-1 singing coaching sessions with me are by nature bespoke and tailored to what you want to achieve.
We can cover:
* vocal technique & anatomy
* folk/jazz/rock/indie/pop singing & more

* building a repertoire

* finding your personal voice

* impersonations

* character voices
* songwriting
* singing and playing an instrument simultaneously
* theory
* microphone technique
* or experiment with whatever you’re interested in

My sessions are inclusive, queer and trans friendly 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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Unfortunately my teaching space is not currently wheelchair accessible - please get in touch if you are local to Hackney as I may be able to come to you.