Professional Singing & Vocal Tuition in Oxfordshire

Excellent

Based on 26 reviews

Xaira

2023-05-09

Carmen is an amazing mentor and vocal coach. Her holistic practice prioritises laying down a personalised route to success for her pupils. Words can't begin to describe how transformative Carmen has been to my artistic development and building my vocal confidence. I highly recommend Carmen, especially for young artists attempting to ground themselves in their craftsmanship.

Rachel Holmes

2023-04-12

Life-changing vocal coaching with Carmen - about 6 months in, and I am feeling closer to the voice I've always wanted than ever before! I look forward to my lesson every week. It isn't just fun and informative, it is energising, inspiring and life-affirming. If singing means the world to you, you will find the perfect nurture for it here. If you're curious to give it a go, Carmen will get the best sounds out of you you've ever made! Carmen is a wise and professional teacher, as well as being playful, upbeat and incredibly encouraging. My band noticed the change in my voice - sounding clearer and more confident. Carmen is invested in her students to get them where they want to be, and the possibilities feel endless to me now. Plus she has an amazing voice 😀 I recommend her to anyone looking for a teacher now.

Carolina Revello

2023-02-28

Carmen is an incredible vocal coach. Not only has she helped me improve my singing voice, she has also helped me be more confident in every area of my life. I highly recommend that you book a session with her!

Siendo

2023-02-08

Carmen's skills and experience as an extraordinary vocal coach and guide go far beyond simply teaching you how to maximize your voice. Not only has Carmen taught me the technical knowledge and skills, but she has helped to improve my confidence and self-belief. Carmen has the skill of saying the right things at the right time that has helped to shift my narrative around what I believe is possible as a singer and speaker. She has helped me to shift some really unhelpful beliefs and vocal / emotional blocks that I didn't even realise existed and - as a result - I have so much more confidence in my vocal ability. It is the most vulnerable thing getting up in front of someone to sing, but Carmen makes you feel so at ease and I cannot thank her enough for all she has done to support me (including adapting to lessons on zoom when I was unable to get to her house for the lesson). Thanks Carmen, meeting you has been an absolute blessing. Rebecca x

Andy Chambers

2023-02-07

Hi Carmen, Thanks so much for yesterday, our choir members loved the session. Here are some of the comments I've received:- It was brilliant! Thank you very much for organising it! 😊 It was very helpful Andy. I am expecting a different sound on Thursday 🤣 Hi Andy. It was great fun and very interesting, a very good introduction to voice training. Carmen is a great coach and a very nice lady. Many thanks to you for organising🤠 Great evening thank you x Great. Thanks Andy. It would be nice to do another one, building on that to making sound. Thanks Andy and, of course, Carmen for a really useful and fun evening. Off to practise some trilling now! Thanks for organising Andy! It was a great event. Looking forward to attending the next one! So a very successful night! Thanks Carmen. Will definitely be in touch to do another session at some point. Andy

Vanessa Chatterton

2022-11-03

Can't recommend highly enough!! Such a positive experience working with Carmen. She has helped me immensely with my confidence with her hugely encouraging and supportive techniques. She has helped me to understand my voice and my vocal range and realise my potential with personally tailored techniques and warm up exercises. An extremely talented vocal coach who can expertly get the best out of your voice 🙂

Freda Johnson

2022-10-04

Carmen is the warmest and most encouraging of teachers. Since joining I have become so much more confident - not only in my singing abilities but as a person. Her holistic approach to teaching embodies the tools to becoming healthier in mind, body and voice! Highly highly recommended.

Elizabeth Cox

2022-04-05

I am SO glad I found Carmen!! From my first session, I left knowing that I had absolutely made the right decision in choosing to work with her. With training and experience in so many voice styles, Carmen brings elements from all different techniques into our practise and really listens to what your goals are for your voice. Most importantly, she CARES. Her holistic approach and beautiful personality creates a positive, encouraging and empowering atmosphere that makes you believe in yourself and your vocal ability/potential! I'm excited to continue working together and will definitely be booking another block of session after these. Thank you, Carmen!

Tabitha Symonds

2022-04-02

Carmen is an absolute gem and I highly recommend her! As a singing novice I was looking specifically for a teacher to help me build confidence as I was exceptionally nervous, and I couldn't have chosen a better person for the job. She's very knowledgeable, an excellent teacher, and oozes positivity and good vibes. I booked a series of 8 lessons and hope to come back for more. Thank you Carmen! 😊

Jack Parker

2022-02-23

Carmen is brilliant!, I came to her after years of 'winging it', and we have been working from the ground up on correct vocal training for a healthy voice. In the short 8 weeks nearly, I have already found that there are tones and keys that I previously didn't even know were reachable, and this being only so soon! Carmen is great at keeping me motivated, and is understanding and patient. If you are thinking of taking your voice seriously, you need to check her out!

Love Your Voice

Learn to sing, present and perform your vocals beyond your expectations!

Vocal Tuition in Oxfordshire – For All Abilities
Sing better! – Gain in Confidence!
Powerful Vocal Techniques! – Stay Focused!
Better Your Stage Presence! – Enjoy Performing!
Be You! – Find Your Individual Sound!

Unlock Your Potential

Transform your vocals – Learn vocal and singing techniques that push you to be the best you!

Whether you’re starting out, or need a fresh approach… if you are based in Oxfordshire and interested in singing lessons, public speaking or pitching coaching with a seasoned professional, look no further!

Achieve Your Goals

Work with Carmen to realise your ambitions and hit your dream goals!

Carmen Rose is a passionate musician, performer and teacher with over 20 years experience studying the voice and performance training. Carmen is dedicated to catapulting your voice and helping you to reach your goals.

Vitality Vocals - Professional Singing Lessons & Vocal Tuition in the Oxfordshire Area for Singers and Speakers

Vitality Vocals loves your voice. Dedicated, vibrant, fun, friendly lessons, ready to help our clients to transform their vocal ability. Whether it’s singing as a profession or hobby, public speaking, acting or business pitching - Vitality Vocals offers the opportunity and freedom to enjoy your voice, helping you to use it purposefully and with confidence.

We are intentional about creating an atmosphere that engages your mind and body to help you express yourself with authentic emotion and great technical execution. Vitality Vocals are here to help you learn to love your voice. Let's get you speaking or singing out loud and proud!

Overview

Oxfordshire based vocal/singing tuition with a holistic approach connecting your voice to your thoughts, emotions and body. Techniques comprise of classical, contemporary and well-being exercises which are executed through song or creative speech.

Lessons are structured to help to realise your vocal capabilities better, look after your throat, live performance practice and studio vocal training. Carmen provides a relaxed, safe, fun and focused space for her students to ENJOY their voice!

There is a small PA setup for students to practice live perfomance and microphone techniques. We've collabrated with RDS Music, London to facilitate studio recordings - (please enquire).

Session Specifics

Whilst we keep it lively and fun, your aims, objectives and goal setting are embedded into each session, in order to help consolidate an individual plan. Constructive feedback is given along with a helpful assessment of students' progression. Practice material will be outlined to develop at home between lessons.

It is advised to bring a notebook, a recording device - phone is fine! and (if applicable) any specific material you wish to cover along to the session (on any device). Individual lessons are available either in person or online via Zoom.

If you require guidance for creative writing or song lyrics, please mention this when booking your first session.
Please contact directly for session enquiries.

Vocal Tuition

Currently running sessions in Southmoor (Just outside Oxford), Carmen offers lessons in person catering for the following setups:

1:1 for Singers
Get the best out of your singing voice.

1:1 for Actors, Performance Poets and Voice-over Artists Wanting to perform your poetry with confidence, charisma and clarity? Do you have an audition coming up? Need to develop professional voice-over techniques for a podcast, advert or youtube video? Vitality Vocals is here to enhance your creative expression.

Group Sessions - Up to 20 people
VV delivers vibrant vocal workshops for choirs, energetic singing workshops for hen parties, festival talks and community events.

Carmen Rose-Davidson is a passionate, energetic and dedicated performer, with a vocal talent stemming from her vibrant personality. With a desire to inspire, entertain and ignite joy to her audiences and students, Carmen specialises in singing, song-writing, performing and teaching. Trained in performing arts, she’s had extensive experience on the UK music circuit, performing across many musical styles; Gospel, Rock, Soul, Blues, Metal, Country, Classical and Musical Theatre. Carmen has a developed an 4 octave range also consisting a whistle register.

Her repertoire includes:
Performances at The BBC, The Roundhouse, The Richmix, The Royal Albert Hall, Parliament, Canterbury Cathedral, The Queens Jubilee as well as Wembley to name a few. She has performed internationally around Asia and Europe. Carmen Rose has had the pleasure of performing alongside Brett Manning, Foreign Beggars, Ben Lochrie, Kele La Roc, Ed Skrein, A Noise Next Door and many more. She has gleaned from epic musicians like Stevie Vann Lange, Jenny May and Stanton Moore and has enjoyed every minute of it.

Carmen has been trained in the following disciplines:
Husler, Classical, Opera, Belt, Gospel, Speech Level Singing (SLS), CVT, Method Acting, Musical Theatre, Brecht, Stage Presence, Studio Vocal Recording, Live Performance Singing and Mic Control.

Carmen is enthusiastic about the success and well-being of her vocal students. She continues to learn about the voice daily and enjoys sharing her knowledge and helping people reach their goals.

Individual Lesson Price Plans:

1:1 Singing or Creative Practice Lesson

One 55 minute lesson, in person, or via Zoom

£45

4 x 1:1 Singing or Creative Practice Lessons

Four 55 minute lessons, in person, or via Zoom. (£10 discount)

£170

8 x 1:1 Singing Lessons

Eight 55 minute lessons, in person, or via Zoom. (£40 discount)

£320

Detailed Written
Vocal Assessment

This supplemental assessment gives you a personalised plan for your voice. Details for vocal health care, Identifying your range, and how to improve your voice are included. This is available after our first session.

£25

Cancellation Policy - Please note:

Due to my busy schedule, rearragements or cancellations of regular or prearranged appointments must be made in writing with at least 48 hours notice (txt/email). With this notice, sessions can be rearranged but all lessons are non-refundable.

If you are unable to provide this notice for any reason, I ask that you continue payment for your scheduled appointment.
For definitive cancellation of a weekly or fortnightly regular lesson slot:

I ask for a full month's advance warning of this decision please.
If this is not given, the missed lessons will need to be billed.

“Carmen is a consummate professional. She puts 100% excellence into whatever she puts her hands to creatively, and coaching me vocally was no exception. She recognises that the voice is not a separate entity but rather it is intimately connected with our body and emotions and she gave me an awareness of that connectedness I didn’t initially have. She helped me get centred and peaceful before we began the lesson and I thoroughly enjoyed singing scales in different character voices! Carmen knows how to stretch you vocally without injuring you and because of that I’ll be popping in for another lesson to build my vocal stamina.”

Isi the Scribe

Award Winning Spoken Word & Voice Over Artist

“ I got the contract with AIDA as a lead singer! Thanks to you my Guru.”

Andrea Bertin

Lead Singer at AIDA

“Carmen is an excellent singing coach. Carmen takes a holistic approach to voice development, which includes meditational breathing to prepare the body to be used as a vocal instrument. She goes on to employ a wide range of techniques from Indian, Classical and Contemporary singing to ensure a well-rounded development of the voice. Would recommend and use again.”

Rachael Joy

Business Leadership Strategist

“I started studying with Carmen just before Christmas and I cannot explain how much my voice has developed and improved. I feel now I have the confidence to perform and the ability to control my voice (still a work in progress though) and I would recommend her to anyone. Lately my friends have been telling me they are very impressed by how much I improved in just a few months and I am very excited to see where my voice will take me in the future. She has also helped with my confidence and she is always going the extra mile to make sure I am not wasting my time and money and I am achieving my goals. I love Carmen.”

Tessa Battaiotto

Musical theatre singer, actress and model