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Unlock Your Musical Potential with Piano, Voice and Songwriting Lessons
Jeanie Barton is a singing teacher in Nottingham with 20 years’ teaching experience. She gives singing, piano and songwriting lessons to adults and children, from complete beginners to working performers.
Are you ready to explore the vibrant world of music? Whether you’re an adult looking to rekindle a childhood passion, a parent seeking enriching lessons for your child, or a complete beginner with a love for jazz, Jeanie offers personalised piano and voice instruction that will help you reach your musical goals.
About Jeanie Barton
Jeanie is a passionate musician with 35 years of experience performing and 20 teaching. She is dedicated to sharing her love of music with students of all ages. She teaches singing, jazz improvisation, self accompaniment, song writing, microphone technique, voice technique (protection, strength and delivery) and many other aspects of performance presentation. Let her share experiences and tailor lessons to achieve your ambition.
Learn to sing jazz style
Find Your Voice
Whether you dream of singing on stage or simply want to improve your vocal skills, Jeanie provides a supportive environment to nurture your voice. With a focus on jazz-influenced techniques, you’ll learn breathing, vocal control, and how to add nuance and emotion to your singing. Lessons can explore whatever repertoire resonates with you, incorporate improvisation and the art of soulful expression.
Tailored to Your Needs
Jeanie understands that every student is unique. That’s why she tailors her lessons to your individual interests, skill level, and pace. Whether you want to focus on singing or piano, mastering specific songs, building a repertoire, or simply having fun making music, she’ll create a plan designed to help you succeed. Mindfulness and improving presentation skills are natural by products to musical performance tuition.
The benefits of learning to sing
Cognitive Development
Studies show that music education enhances brain function, improving memory, problem-solving skills, and focus.
Stress Relief
Playing an instrument or singing provides a creative outlet for self-expression and can be a powerful tool for managing stress.
Confidence Building
The process of learning and mastering a skill fosters a sense of accomplishment and boosts self-esteem.
Lifelong Enjoyment
Music is a gift that keeps on giving, providing a source of joy and fulfillment throughout your life.
Singing lessons in Nottingham with a working professional
Jeanie is still a working performer. She has 35 years on stage, leads several bands including the Jazz & Cocktails function band, and writes and records her own songs, many of which have been playlisted by BBC Introducing. Her lessons come straight from that experience: how to use a microphone, how to sing with a band, how to look after your voice through a long gig, and how to stand up and perform with confidence.
Vocal coach and piano teacher
As a vocal coach, Jeanie works on breathing, range, tone and delivery, and on the nerves that stop so many good singers from sharing their voice. Lessons lean towards jazz if you love it, but they can follow whatever music you want to sing.
Piano lessons suit anyone who wants to accompany themselves. Jeanie played by ear for years before studying jazz harmony, so she can teach both ways: reading the music, or finding the chords by ear and making a song your own. Songwriting lessons help you finish the songs you have started, from the first idea to a recording.
How lessons work
Lessons take place at Jeanie’s home in Beeston, Nottingham, or online on Microsoft Teams, and the occasional local visit is possible. Each lesson starts with breathing and relaxation techniques, then work on projection and strengthening your voice, followed by bespoke work on the songs of your choice. Get in touch to ask about prices and availability.
Take the Next Step
Are you ready to embark on your musical journey? Contact Jeanie today to schedule a trial lesson and experience the transformative power of music firsthand.