Singing lessons in Croydon
One-to-one lessons,in the room with you.
In-person singing lessons in Croydon, South London, with West End performer Marcia Richards. Personal coaching for beginners, students and graduates, emerging artists and professional singers.
Why one-to-one
Fifty minutes that are entirely about your voice.
Choirs and group classes are wonderful, but they rarely have time for what is specific to your voice. In a one-to-one lesson we can slow down, find exactly where effort or tension creeps in, and make the small shifts that change how singing feels.
What we'll work on
Technique that feels easy. Singing that feels like you.
- Breathing that supports your sound without strain
- Expanding your range and smoothing the breaks between registers
- Strength, stamina and agility, practised over soulful backing tracks
- Releasing tension so high notes and long phrases feel easier
- Preparing songs for auditions, performances and recordings
- Finding your style in soul, gospel, pop, R&B, jazz or musical theatre
- Staying calm and confident when you perform
Beginners
Always wanted to sing? You don't need experience, just curiosity. We go at your pace in a warm, judgement-free space.
Students & graduates
Group training and one-to-one coaching serve different needs. Lessons give your individual technical challenges the focused time they need.
Artists & professionals
Refine your sound, build consistency and bring technique and expression together for the performances ahead.
Your first lesson
Come as you are.
We talk
About the music you love, where you want your voice to go, and anything that feels difficult right now.
We find your starting point
I listen to your voice and we explore what's already working, and where small changes will help most.
You leave with a plan
Exercises chosen for your voice and goals, so you know exactly what to practise before your next lesson.
What to bring: water, a song you'd love to sing, and any sheet music or backing track you have.
Student voices
Marcia creates a positive and safe environment to learn in. Her knowledge and effective methods of teaching have helped me to excel at a fast pace.
The most comfortable I've felt vocally by a long shot! Simply because of how much freer I feel through the range.
Marcia is a very friendly teacher and she has discussed the pros and cons of my daughter's singing ability and how to improve.
Lessons & prices
Make time for your voice.
One-to-one, 50-minute lessons in Croydon.
The six-session journey: six sessions for the price of five. Students £225 Adults £275
Questions
Good to know.
Where do lessons take place?
In Croydon, South London. You'll receive the full address when you book.
I've never had a singing lesson. Is this for me?
Absolutely. Many students start with no experience at all, and we go at your pace.
What should I bring?
Water, a song you'd love to sing, and any sheet music or backing track you have. Comfortable clothes help too.
Can I mix in-person and online lessons?
Yes. You're welcome to mix in-person lessons in Croydon with online lessons on Zoom to suit your week.
Who qualifies for the student rate?
Anyone whose main activity is attending school, college or university. I hold a current DBS check, so parents of younger students can book with confidence.
A friendly first hello
Curious? Let's talk.
Book a free 15-minute call. Tell me about your voice and your goals, ask anything, and find out how we could work together.