Vocal Teachers
The Institute employs some of the finest vocal teachers and coaches, who provide voice training for a wide range of courses and lessons. Click on the photos below to read more about the fantastic teachers and tutors who will be teaching and training you!
Barbara AmoakoheneBarbara is a talented singer songwriter who has performed for the BBC and at several leading London venues including The Palladium and Shepherds Bush Empire. She has worked with top producers and songwriters including Kevin Bacon and Jonathan Quarmby (Sugababes, Finley Quaye, David Garrett).
Lucy BernsteinLucy began performing at a young age in musical theatre and was a student of prominent session vocalist Stevie Lange. She also runs many school choirs, one of which had the chance to perform at the O2 last year.
Susan BlairSusan has acted as Musical Director & Vocal Coach on hit musicals The Lion King & The Sound of Music. Current clients include Tara Palmer-Tomkinson and artists signed to Chrysalis, Mercury, Universal & Sony BMG. Susan has performed with the Jamiroquai band and is currently working with producers from Universal and Ministry of Sound.
Me'sha BryanMe'Sha's studio work includes singing on tracks for Kylie Minogue, Victoria Beckham, S Club 7, The Appletons & Jennifer Ellison. She has also performed live all over the world with many artists including The Counterfeit Stones, Beverley Knight, Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry.
Vic BynoeVic is a very experienced and dynamic singer with a voice ranging from old school R&B to Pop. He has been a vocal member of The Drifters and has toured worldwide & performed with artists including, Sir Bob Geldof, Eric Clapton, Jocelyn Brown, Alexander O’Neal and the late great James Brown.
Donna CanaleRenowned jazz, big band and pop singer Donna Canale has worked in the UK and toured around the world since completing the Guildhall School of Music Jazz course in 1988. She is the voice behind hit singles “Mucho Mambo (Sway)” and “Mambo Italiano” for dance act Shaft and in 2002, released her own Album “Thinking of You” on Jazz 33 Records.
Phoene CavePhoene has been a freelance jazz & pop singer for twenty five years taking part in UK tours, playing at major venues and festivals, has two live tv appearances to her credit and a number of jingles. She is member of the Southbank centre choir and has sung at the Festival Hall backing the flamenco guitarist Paco Pena and also in a smaller group backing Bobby McFerrin.
Sophie DanielsSophie works as a lyricist and songwriter, with a background in performing and the record industry' She has worked for Sony UK and S Records (now Syco) at BMG, plus projects for Westlife, Gareth Gates, The Beautiful South, Kelly Clarkson, Simon Cowell, Pop Idol contestants, Charlotte Church, Barry Manilow. She also product managed the 2004 UK Eurovision Entry!
Jenny HoweJenny joined the National Youth Jazz Orchestra as a vocalist in 1992 and toured extensively with them in the UK and abroad, appearing several times at Ronnie Scotts. She was also the featured solo singer on the soundtrack to the film The Brylcreem Boys, performing the title track at the Cannes film festival.
Becky JonesBecky Jones is currently managed by the Groove Armada/Lovebox team and has supported them on tour as well as sharing stages with the Magic Numbers, We Are Scientists, Santogold, Foals, Mystery Jets and The Go Team to name a few.
Claire MaidinAfter scholarships to The Royal Academy of Music, The Royal College of Music and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Claire was a BBC Young Musician of the Year Piano Finalist. Recent work includes solo pianist for JLS on The X Factor, as well as backing vocalist for Jason Donovan, Jon Barrowman and Gary Barlow.
Tommy NGTommy NG's versatility in style has led him to be involved in various music projects including 'MONKEY: Journey to the West' by Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz, and The Good, The Bad & The Queen), as well as appearing on UK television in 'BBC1 Imagine...Amazing Journey with Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett'.
Simone NilesSimone is a singer, vocal coach and performance coach who has been in practise for the past 16 years. She has sung with Eddie Grant and Third World, as well as performed in The Royal Albert Hall, Barbican and the famous 'House of Blues' (Sunset Strip, Los Angeles). She has collaborated with a host of artists and DJs including Jeremy Healy and Alex Paterson.
Anjali PerinAnjali is a singer, songwriter, pianist and arranger specialising in jazz, funk and soul. She has recorded at Abbey Road Studios and performed at venues such as Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club and The 606 Club.
Liz SwainSince graduating in 2003 from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Liz Swain has worked in some of Europe’s best known concert halls and performance spaces, including Royal Albert Hall and Hackney Empire.

