FAQ

Apply to work with me here.

Currently only taking on students 14 years and older. Please take a moment to fill out the application form, answer all of the questions and if we’re a good fit, I will get back to you about booking a discovery call.

Henderson, online or onsite (in-studio)

The VHVS teaching studio is located at my home in Henderson central, not far from Waitakere Hospital. You will be sent the address when you have completed a discovery call and booked a session.

If we are working online, you will be sent a Google Meet link with your booking.

If you want to work in-studio while you’re working on a project, we will meet at the location of your studio booking (subject to travel distance and availability).

30 minutes or less.

These appointments usually take around 20 to 30 minutes to complete. I will have questions prepared for you and you can ask me any questions you have during this call.

Book here.

Not usually.

I appreciate students arriving early to the parking area to be ready on time for their lesson to start.

However, if you arrive any time before your booking time, I most likely will not be able to see you straight away. I could be with another client or on a much needed break. Please understand that breaks are essential for me to maintain my vocal health and give you the best possible experience during your lesson. You may text me to check if we can begin sooner, but please do not try to enter the building early without texting me to ask first.

Yes.

Most people can be taught to sing in tune. If pitching is an issue for you, we will begin with pitch retraining, which can take a bit of time. Sometimes pitch issues are actually breath or body tension issues. We will figure out what is holding you back from feeling comfortable singing.

There is absolutely no judgement from me as I’m here to help. I work with singers of all levels and abilities every day.

No.

As a complimentary service, these appointments cannot be rescheduled for any reason, so please choose your time wisely.

Part of becoming a student of VHVS is keeping to appointment times. These meetings are also a great opportunity to meet me, which makes your first lesson far more comfortable and low stress for you too.

Pay for 9 lessons, get 10!

Opting for a 10 lesson set means you get a 10% discount on lessons (which equals one free lesson). You could save up to $185!

These sessions need to be used within 11 weeks in order to qualify for the discount. Please see the studio policy for the terms and conditions.

To making bookings: 18 years and above.
To attend lessons: 14 years and above.

You must be at least 18 years of age to book a discovery call for yourself or someone else. If you are booking for your child, please make sure you are in attendance throughout the duration of the call. I am not currently taking students under the age of 14.

24 hours notice for casual lessons and 48 hours for 10 lesson set bookings.

As much notice as possible is appreciated. For casual or one-off lessons, 24 hours notice is required in order to cancel or reschedule, or the full lesson fee is paid. 48 hours notice is required for 10 lesson set sessions to be rescheduled. Occasionally, exceptions can be made for sickness notified in less than 24 hours, but this is at the discretion of VHVS.

If rescheduling within 24-48 hours, please do not use the online booking calendar to do so. Please contact me via text first.

Once.

Rescheduling the same lesson multiple times will result in your lesson access being revoked. Please do not do this without speaking to me first.

30 minutes
$55.00

60 minutes
$100.00

Set of ten - 30 minutes
$495.00 (save $55)

Set of ten - 60 minutes
$900.00 (save $100)

90 minute (musician development)
$140.00

120 minute (musician development)
$185.00

Set of ten - 90 minute (musician development)
$1260.00 (save $140)

Set of ten - 120 minute (musician development)
$1665.00 (save $185)

No.

If you have any concerns about your voice during or after a lesson, please let me know as soon as you can. Occasionally singing lessons can uncover voice issues that were not as obvious prior, especially if you are new to singing. If you have a history of voice misuse, voice lessons could exacerbate any issues caused by this (especially if I am not informed prior). It can also be caused by lifestyle choices and illness, eg. allergies, dehydration, lack of sleep, talking a lot, TMJ, certain medications, neck tension etc.

If you feel tension, pain or a change in your voice that lasts more than two weeks it is advised to see a medical professional.

Usually, but…

It is my professional duty to advise you to have your voice thoroughly checked and cleared by a medical professional prior to beginning singing lessons, but you are not obligated to do so. If you are advised by a medical professional not to engage in singing lessons, then I will not be able to take you on as a student.

By undertaking lessons you agree to disclose any issues that might impact your voice and agree that you have been cleared by a medical professional to do so.

No! But I don’t teach guitar or piano on their own.

I work with recording artists at various stages of their recording process. I help singer/songwriters edit and complete songs. I work with people wanting to learn to accompany themselves singing on the piano or guitar. We can also work on auditions, both singing and acting/script work. Most people who fit into the above categories opt for 90 minute and 2 hour sessions.

No.

This is no longer available to new students. Singing lessons are a time and financial commitment, so one off lessons are not suitable as gifts.

Possibly, but…

Only if you adhere to the studio policy like any other student. This includes cancellation and rescheduling. This also means refunds are not permitted. If you agree, we can discuss it.