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Singing for Beginners

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Ready to find your singing voice? Our Singing for Beginners lessons are perfect for anyone just starting or wanting to reconnect with their voice.

You'll learn the basics of how your voice works so you can start exploring and developing your own unique sound. We'll cover fun warm-ups, how to keep your voice healthy, simple singing techniques, songs from different styles, all in a friendly group setting.

Feeling a little shy? Don't worry! This course focuses on singing together and helping you feel more confident. It's all about practice and having fun with singing, so there's no pressure to be perfect right away!

WHAT WILL BE TAUGHT ON SINGING LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS?

In our Singing for Beginners course, you'll develop control over your voice through practical exercises designed to build your confidence. You'll explore a diverse range of musical styles, including pop, musical theatre, jazz, blues, and soul.

Course content will include:

  • Practising a series of varied vocal warm-ups and technique exercises to improve your vocal range
  • Learning about body awareness through focus on posture and alignment.
  • How to develop a secure breathing technique
  • Group singing and developing good listening and blending skills
  • Learning how to achieve a good quality vocal performance while using your voice in a safe and healthy manner

Students will typically learn 3-6 songs during the course and will receive friendly feedback from your tutor throughout the course.

 

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Music
All Genres
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Type
Group
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Level
Beginners / Level 1
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Equipment
What to bring: pen, notebook, water

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND LEVEL OF THIS COURSE?

This course is suitable for complete beginners and those who possess a passion and curiosity to learn more about their voice.

Students will learn about vocal technique, breathing, posture and application of this technique across a broad repertoire.

The ability to hear notes and sing them back as well as good spoken and written english is required.

HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?

All courses are taught within groups. Each week will begin with a thorough vocal warm up before going on to discover key vocal techniques and approaches to develop your confidence and singing skills.

Students will have the opportunity to sing a broad range of repertoire each week. Your voice will grow in strength and flexibility and you’ll gain a sense of control and confidence when singing. Best of all, you’ll have a lot of fun, and meet like-minded new people.

BY THE END OF THE COURSE, WHAT WILL I HAVE ACHIEVED?

Students will have:

  • Developed greater confidence in their vocal ability and singing as part of a group
  • Grasped an understanding of how the vocal cords work and how sound is made
  • Demonstrated good posture when singing and an understanding of the breathing mechanism
  • Progressed through a number of vocal warm-ups and technique exercises
  • Applied this technique across a broad range of repertoire

SINGING SUMMER SCHOOL

Sing and perform under the expert guidance of world-class, professional vocal coaches in our Singing Summer School. Take part in a full line up of masterclasses and workshops covering specialised techniques and a range of repertoires

FIND OUT MORE
SINGING SUMMER SCHOOL

CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY

After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses:

ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES

City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today.

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Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
27 Jun 2026 - 01 Aug 2026
Sat
14:00-16:00
6 weeks
Catrin Vincent
City Academy, Farringdon
£225.00
07 Jul 2026 - 25 Aug 2026
Tue
19:40-21:10
8 weeks
Brandon Gale
St Marylebone School
£225.00
12 Jul 2026 - 16 Aug 2026
Sun
10:00-12:00
6 weeks
Elliot Clay
City Academy, Farringdon
£225.00
14 Jul 2026 - 01 Sep 2026
Tue
18:20-19:50
8 weeks
Geeta Pearson
WAC Arts
£225.00
27 Jul 2026 - 21 Sep 2026
Mon
18:00-19:30
8 weeks (no class 31 Aug)
Christine Kim
Sylvia Young Theatre School
£225.00
02 Aug 2026 - 06 Sep 2026
Sun
13:30-15:30
6 weeks
Brandon Gale
City Academy, Farringdon
£225.00
03 Aug 2026 - 28 Sep 2026
Mon
19:45-21:15
8 weeks (no class 31 Aug)
Geeta Pearson
City Academy, Farringdon
£225.00
06 Aug 2026 - 24 Sep 2026
Thu
19:40-21:10
8 weeks
Singing Tutors
St Marylebone School
£225.00
17 Aug 2026 - 12 Oct 2026
Mon
18:10-19:40
8 weeks (no class 31 Aug)
Singing Tutors
City Academy, Farringdon
£225.00
08 Sep 2026 - 27 Oct 2026
Tue
18:00-19:30
8 weeks
Brandon Gale
St Marylebone School
£225.00
15 Sep 2026 - 03 Nov 2026
Tue
18:10-19:40
8 weeks
Singing Tutors
City Academy, Farringdon
£225.00
20 Sep 2026 - 25 Oct 2026
Sun
11:00-13:00
6 weeks
Singing Tutors
City Academy, Farringdon
£225.00
28 Sep 2026 - 16 Nov 2026
Mon
18:00-19:30
8 weeks
Singing Tutors
Sylvia Young Theatre School
£225.00
01 Oct 2026 - 26 Nov 2026
Thu
19:40-21:10
8 weeks (no class 12 Nov)
Singing Tutors
St Marylebone School
£225.00
10 Oct 2026 - 14 Nov 2026
Sat
14:30-16:30
6 weeks
Singing Tutors
City Academy, Farringdon
£225.00
27 Oct 2026 - 15 Dec 2026
Tue
19:40-21:10
8 weeks
Brandon Gale
St Marylebone School
£225.00
29 Oct 2026 - 17 Dec 2026
Thu
18:10-19:40
8 weeks
Singing Tutors
City Academy, Farringdon
£225.00
17 Nov 2026 - 19 Jan 2027
Tue
18:00-19:30
8 weeks (no class 22 Dec & 29 Dec)
Brandon Gale
St Marylebone School
£225.00
27
Jun
27 Jun 2026 - 01 Aug 2026
£225.00
Day:Sat
Time:14:00-16:00
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Catrin Vincent
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
07
Jul
07 Jul 2026 - 25 Aug 2026
£225.00
Day:Tue
Time:19:40-21:10
Duration:8 weeks
Tutor: Brandon Gale
Venue: St Marylebone School
12
Jul
12 Jul 2026 - 16 Aug 2026
£225.00
Day:Sun
Time:10:00-12:00
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Elliot Clay
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
14
Jul
14 Jul 2026 - 01 Sep 2026
£225.00
Day:Tue
Time:18:20-19:50
Duration:8 weeks
Tutor: Geeta Pearson
Venue: WAC Arts
27
Jul
27 Jul 2026 - 21 Sep 2026
£225.00
Day:Mon
Time:18:00-19:30
Duration:8 weeks (no class 31 Aug)
Tutor: Christine Kim
Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School
02
Aug
02 Aug 2026 - 06 Sep 2026
£225.00
Day:Sun
Time:13:30-15:30
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Brandon Gale
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
03
Aug
03 Aug 2026 - 28 Sep 2026
£225.00
Day:Mon
Time:19:45-21:15
Duration:8 weeks (no class 31 Aug)
Tutor: Geeta Pearson
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
06
Aug
06 Aug 2026 - 24 Sep 2026
£225.00
Day:Thu
Time:19:40-21:10
Duration:8 weeks
Tutor: Singing Tutors
Venue: St Marylebone School
17
Aug
17 Aug 2026 - 12 Oct 2026
£225.00
Day:Mon
Time:18:10-19:40
Duration:8 weeks (no class 31 Aug)
Tutor: Singing Tutors
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
08
Sep
08 Sep 2026 - 27 Oct 2026
£225.00
Day:Tue
Time:18:00-19:30
Duration:8 weeks
Tutor: Brandon Gale
Venue: St Marylebone School
15
Sep
15 Sep 2026 - 03 Nov 2026
£225.00
Day:Tue
Time:18:10-19:40
Duration:8 weeks
Tutor: Singing Tutors
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
20
Sep
20 Sep 2026 - 25 Oct 2026
£225.00
Day:Sun
Time:11:00-13:00
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Singing Tutors
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
28
Sep
28 Sep 2026 - 16 Nov 2026
£225.00
Day:Mon
Time:18:00-19:30
Duration:8 weeks
Tutor: Singing Tutors
Venue: Sylvia Young Theatre School
01
Oct
01 Oct 2026 - 26 Nov 2026
£225.00
Day:Thu
Time:19:40-21:10
Duration:8 weeks (no class 12 Nov)
Tutor: Singing Tutors
Venue: St Marylebone School
10
Oct
10 Oct 2026 - 14 Nov 2026
£225.00
Day:Sat
Time:14:30-16:30
Duration:6 weeks
Tutor: Singing Tutors
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
27
Oct
27 Oct 2026 - 15 Dec 2026
£225.00
Day:Tue
Time:19:40-21:10
Duration:8 weeks
Tutor: Brandon Gale
Venue: St Marylebone School
29
Oct
29 Oct 2026 - 17 Dec 2026
£225.00
Day:Thu
Time:18:10-19:40
Duration:8 weeks
Tutor: Singing Tutors
Venue: City Academy, Farringdon
17
Nov
17 Nov 2026 - 19 Jan 2027
£225.00
Day:Tue
Time:18:00-19:30
Duration:8 weeks (no class 22 Dec & 29 Dec)
Tutor: Brandon Gale
Venue: St Marylebone School

PAYMENT OPTIONS

You are welcome to join the course up to the second class.

ONLINE & PHONE PAYMENTS

Online – To book your selected class/course online, just click Book Now next to your chosen class/course.

Phone – We would be happy to take your booking over the phone, just call us on 020 7042 8833 .

CASH & CHEQUE PAYMENTS

Cash - You are welcome to pay cash, just come and see us at our office: City Academy, 10 Herbal Hill, London EC1R 5EG.

If you book 2 or more different classes/courses at a time we can offer you a 10% discount. If you wish to take advantage of this offer please enter 2ORMORE in the promotional code box when booking online or quote code when booking over the phone. Please note that this offer cannot be applied when you are booking two or more of the same class/course.

INDUSTRY TUTORS

City Academy tutors are experienced artists and performers that work in the industry. If your tutor's availability changes at short notice, our team will arrange for a suitable replacement and notify you in advance.

CANCELLATIONS POLICY

We offer a full refund or full credit of your original course if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start of your booking.

We cannot offer any refund if you cancel less than 72 hours before the start of your booking, or if you do not attend.

(For more information please see our terms and conditions)

SINGING SUMMER SCHOOL

Sing and perform under the expert guidance of world-class, professional vocal coaches in our Singing Summer School. Take part in a full line up of masterclasses and workshops covering specialised techniques and a range of repertoires

FIND OUT MORE
SINGING SUMMER SCHOOL

CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY

After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses:

ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES

City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today.

ENQUIRE
City Academy, Farringdon
City Academy, Farringdon
Closest Station: Farringdon
Closest Bus Stop: Hatton Garden
St Marylebone School
St Marylebone School
Closest Station: Bond Street / Baker Street
Closest Bus Stop: Harley Street
WAC Arts
WAC Arts
Closest Station: Belsize Park
Closest Bus Stop: Finchley Road Station
Sylvia Young Theatre School
Sylvia Young Theatre School
Closest Station: Edgware Road / Marble Arch
Closest Bus Stop: George Street

SINGING SUMMER SCHOOL

Sing and perform under the expert guidance of world-class, professional vocal coaches in our Singing Summer School. Take part in a full line up of masterclasses and workshops covering specialised techniques and a range of repertoires

FIND OUT MORE
SINGING SUMMER SCHOOL

CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY

After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses:

ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES

City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today.

ENQUIRE

All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

Catrin Vincent
Catrin Vincent
Brandon Gale
Brandon Gale
Elliot Clay
Elliot Clay
Geeta Pearson
Geeta Pearson
Christine Kim
Christine Kim
Singing Tutors
Singing Tutors

SINGING SUMMER SCHOOL

Sing and perform under the expert guidance of world-class, professional vocal coaches in our Singing Summer School. Take part in a full line up of masterclasses and workshops covering specialised techniques and a range of repertoires

FIND OUT MORE
SINGING SUMMER SCHOOL

CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY

After you have completed your course - we recommend continuing your journey on one of the following courses:

ENJOY WITH FRIENDS OR COLLEAGUES

City Academy delivers bespoke workshops for groups and teams! Enjoy this course at a time and place to suit you. Whether you're a group of friends or a team looking for a creative activity, get in touch to explore ideas today.

ENQUIRE