SINGING & GUITAR LESSONS
Welcome to The Singing Guitarists - world class singing technique and guitar lessons
Hello! I'm Phillipa Cookman, founder of The Singing Guitarists and professional vocal coach and guitar teacher.
I have worked as a professional singer around the world for 20 years and have taught both children and adults the joys of singing and playing the guitar.
Would You like to:
- Learn to sing higher
- Become a more confident singer
- Learn to belt
- Improve your breathing technique
- Improve your tone
- Learn to sing safely
- Make an emotional connection with the song and audience
- Learn to sing different genres/styles
- Be able to riff
- Prepare for an audition or performance
I CAN HELP!
I work with
- Professional singers who need help with recording sessions, performances and the stamina and good vocal health practices needed for night after night performances.
- Intermediate singers who want to improve their technique and take their singing to the next level.
- Beginner singers who want to learn the basics of how to sing safely, in tune and with good tone.
- Actors and professional voice users who want to learn to express themselves and discover what their voice can do safely under intense use.
1-1 PRIVATE SINGING LESSONS ONLINE OR AT MY STUDIO IN HACKNEY
I have been teaching online since 2020 and have found that it works really well and students get great results. However if you would like to work with me in person, I teach from a studio in Hackney, East London.
If you choose online lessons then all you need is a smartphone, tablet or laptop. You don't need headphones or microphones but if you have them and would like to use them, great!
Whether you choose online or in person lessons know that you will still be getting world class vocal tuition from an expert vocal coach.
Sally
"Phillipa provides a high quality and bespoke tutoring experience. I have throughly enjoyed our sessions and have grown so much as a musician under her guidance. I highly recommend Phillipa’s services to all songwriters and musicians. Thank you so much."
WHY CHOOSE ME?
I trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London under some of the best singing teachers and coaches in the world. We studied the Estill method which is heavily based in the science of using the voice, if we can understand what we are doing and feel where that effort is, we can learn to control it. Just like a footballer learns how to kick a ball and strengthens those muscles, so too do singers when learning how to sing.
Knowing what exercises to use for what vocal problem means we get super quick results and can get you singing to the best of your ability incredibly quickly. There is no style bias so whatever genre you would like to sing I can help you apply these techniques and improve your overall vocal tone.
Back when I was studying I was sent to a specialist voice surgeon who discovered I had cysts on my vocal folds and would have to have surgery to remove them. A singers worse nightmare! After this followed a period of intense speech therapy and basically having to relearn how to sing. So I know what it's like to have a voice not do what you want it to do. I know what it's like to have damage to your voice. I know how important correct technique and habits are.
I truly believe anyone can sing and with the right guidance you can uncover the voice that's waiting to come out!
GUITAR LESSONS TOO!
As well as being a professional vocal coach, I can also teach you how to play the guitar. I am not an 'expert' level guitarist by any means but I do know what it takes to work as a singing guitarist and exactly what you do, and don't, need to learn. I can teach you...
- Basic techniques that every beginner should learn
- The chords needed for 90% of popular music
- Strumming patterns
- Song tutorials
- How to sing and play at the same time
- Music theory
- Grades if you would like to take that route
INCLUSIVE
The Singing Guitarists is an inclusive community that welcomes anyone regardless of sexuality, gender, age, race or religion. ALL are welcome.
I teach all types of voice, female, male, non-binary, trans and can help with changes that may arise due to transitioning.
As a member of the queer community myself I say a whole hearted welcome to all!
HEY, I'M PHILLIPA!
From a young age, I knew I wanted to sing and play the guitar. Coming from a musical family I just loved the excitement of live music and learning an instrument and I've been lucky enough to make a career out of it. I can’t wait to help you uncover your inner musician.
Everyone has a musician inside. Some of us just need a little more help bringing that inner musician to life. Once you discover that side of yourself, you are free to be unapologetically you.
I believe our voices not only make the world a better place, but they also shape the people who experience them in beautiful ways. Through online education, I can help you make your own impact on the world around you.
Whether you’ve never sung a note in public or picked up a guitar before, I look forward to taking this creative journey together and helping you discover the joy of making music.
Phillipa is an absolutely fantastic teacher and wonderful person. She is extremely relatable in her approach and very welcoming to all. I can’t recommend her enough!
____ Barry
My 10 year old has lessons with Phillipa and absolutely loves it! Phillipa has a great teaching style, quite informal and led by my son in terms of the songs he wants to learn, which makes it easy for him to be enthusiastic.
____ Vicky
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.
I don't think I can sing. Will lessons work for me?
Are the online lessons the same as in person?
What if I've never played/sung before?
I can already sing/play. Are your lessons suitable for more advanced levels?
How much are the lessons?
Get in touch!
Send me a message to find out more about singing or guitar lessons and start your journey to success!