Simon Masterton-Smith AGSM FISM

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Great singing teacher! He really helps you build up your technique and confidence. Would definitely recommend him.

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Simon has improved many aspects of my singing technique, with work on breath control, passaggio work and others. He has helped in preparing me for auditions for drama school- in doing so, furthering my knowledge of music theatre repertoire. Simon’s approach to singing teaching is applicable to any style as we work on setting up a healthy and strong sound- with which I can adapt to different styles.

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Simon is encouraging, kind, and very funny and he will take good care of your voice (well, he will teach you how to do so!!!). The technique we learn with Simon feels very healthy and safe, and as you progress and learn how to engage your body, you will feel more and more comfortable singing. Simon uses a very good balance between pushing you and knowing when it's best for you to slow down and look back on your achievements. He's also a very humble teacher for someone with so much experience and regardless of your level, he will be genuinely enthusiastic about your progress and will never put you down. After only 4 months my tone, range, breathing, comfort have improved greatly. I highly recommend him. My best friend shared a lesson with me for fun once and she goes there every week on her own now !

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I have been having lessons with Simon for many years now. In that time, he has helped to improve my vocal tone and technique. This has, in turn, led to my auditioning successfully for a number of choirs, helped by the greater confidence I have as a result of Simon's tuition. The sessions are a good mix of effective technical exercises and work on interpretation and delivery of songs, Lieder etc. Simon is flexible and happy to work with whatever the singer's particular interests are eg classical, musical theatre etc. He is also realistic about how much time the amateur singer is able and willing to put into preparing material for lessons and does not exert undue pressure. On top of this, his tuition is extremely competitively priced, so he can be recommended unreservedly.

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I have had the privilege and pleasure of taking lessons with Simon Masterton-Smith and I can confidently say that his teaching style is both exceptional and effective. As a teacher myself and a former learner of other disciplines, I greatly admire his ability to tailor his teaching to the abilities and goals of his students. The precision with which he imparts just the right amount of information ensures students aren't overwhelmed, a clear indication of his mastery over the subject and methodology to teach it. What is even more commendable is his genuine encouragement, always highlighting my strengths and guiding me constructively. His ability to accompany lessons on the piano adds another layer of depth to the learning experience. It is evident that he comes with a vast reservoir of knowledge about music and experience on stage, yet his teaching approach is impressively natural and simple. When it comes to singing, emphasis on support and making good technique feel intuitive is something I truly appreciate. Beyond his technical expertise, his cheerful demeanour and amiability make each lesson a joy and create an environment of trust where artistic creation can thrive. He achieves this while maintaining a high degree of professionalism and consistently challenging me to reach new heights. I cannot recommend Simon enough, as he will accompany you on a journey that will lead to great enjoyment of signing.