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Stephen Svanholm - Classical Singing Lessons in Crouch End/North London

Stephen Svanholm Silver Member

London (N8) View on map
Last Logged In: 19 Dec 2011
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: E EC EN NW W WC

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BMus (Hons) Batchelor of Music
PGDip RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music)

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Classical Singing £40.00/hr

Vocal Coaching £50.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a professional opera singer who teaches singing from beginner to professional level and coaches the speaking voice, from a foundation of vocal freedom and expressiveness.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Classical/opera Singing
Speech - Vocal Power Coaching
Tell me about your qualifications.: I studied music at the University of Surrey, and at the Norwegian Academy of Music as an undergraduate. I did my postgraduate training on the Opera and Vocal Studies course at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. This year I have joined English National Opera as a member of the Opera Works professional development course.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been a freelance singer for the last 12 years since leaving music college. I spent seven of those years working as a singer in Stockholm.

Since moving back to London in 2008, I have sung in many productions including touring the UK 3 times as Falke in Die Fledermaus (Opera Della Luna), Germont in La Traviata (New Cornwall Opera, New Devon Opera, and Candlelight Opera), Silvio in I Pagliacci (Chelmsford Opera), Belcore in L'Elisir d'Amor (Riverside Opera and Pavilion Opera), Fiorello in the Barber of Seville (Stanley Hall Opera), Count Ceprano in Rigoletto (Opera de Bauge, France), Figaro in The Barber of Seville (King's Head Theatre), The Bonze in Madam Butterfly (King's Head Theatre), Schaunard in La Boheme (Opera de Bauge, France), Donner in Das Rheingold (Fulham Opera).

In addition to singing I have been coaching in speech vocal power for three years now, helping people who want to increase the dynamic range, feel, resonance and projection of their voices in professional and leisure contexts.
How much do you charge?: Singing lessons £40/hr
Vocal Power Coaching £50/hr
Where do you teach?: I am based in Crouch End in North London. I can also travel to most parts of London to teach.
When are you available?: Available most times. Occasional evenings are unavailable due to performance commitments.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: Age 11 and above.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: No - but can be arranged.
Where and with whom did you train?: University of Surrey,
Royal Northern College of Music,
English National Opera

My Articles

Vocal Power and Basic Centering

Natural Vocal Power and Basic Centering There is a limit to how far you can go with developing a deeper voice, without faking it and sounding false/put-on. Your vocal chords are of a certain length and your body of certain dimensions that place your voice in a certain bandwidth - tenor (high), baritone (middle) or bass (deep). You are...

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Singing Schaunard (the bald one) at Opera De Bauge (France) summer 2011.
File Size: Youtube
Uploaded: 24/10/2011

My Testimonials

"I would recommend him to anybody that is looking to gain a conscience understanding and improvement of their voice. I can guarantee that lessons with Stephen will be of great benefit...... Even for advanced people - Stephen can show you the path to unconscious competence of your voice/tonality."
- Matt, London

It's been a week since I took some vocal power coaching but let me tell you difference it has made is immense.... Without giving too much away his voice coaching is all about speaking from the body. Stephen is a professional guy who helps you get impressive and quick results."
- Mark W, London

"Took coaching from Stephen a couple of weeks back and have to say this is one of the guys who's out there to honestly help people. Our session stretched well over the agreed time and the exercises are not only for improving your voice but are also great warm-ups before you have to speak - gets your voice really powerful cutting through everyone like a chainsaw Smiley , can't recommend enough."
- KS, London

"It's been a fantastic session. Stephen is a very cool and positive person and someone who can gain anyone's respect....if you really are serious with getting your voice deeper and louder, go to Stephen. He's one of the best people out there who can help you in that case."
- Dominic, London

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