Lauren McQuistin
SOPRANO
"I've worked with Lauren for 18 months now, and I've loved every minute. She's really helped me get over some of my performance anxiety, and my vocal technique has improved really quickly. I feel comfortable trying new things in front of her because I she won't judge me if I mess up and will know how to help me do better next time. If you're looking for an encouraging, thoughtful, incredibly talented voice teacher, contact Lauren right now!"
– Helena M.
My Teaching
My singing teaching is based in trauma informed musicianship. Through my teaching of people of all ages and experiences, and my own singing and recovery journey, I experienced musicianship and trauma recovery going hand in hand. In collaboration with a doctor at Yale I wrote this paper which has been published in the Journal of Singing and NATS.
Within it I explain that the processes of vocal technique, breath, posture, and mindfulness, are powerful tools to facilitate the return to the body after a traumatic event, or a history of trauma. It creates an extra set of challenges for the student, however when worked through it can lead to extraordinary results. With the musical life enhancing the connection to the body, community, and something larger than ourselves, we can use music as a powerful tool for healing - and there is no more effective way to do that than by singing.
I have developed a course, 'Discipline, Surrender, Flow', designed for people in recovery who want to connect with their body and their voice. It is a slow, breath orientated course where we go back to basics and build the voice up from a place of safety in our body. Using vocalises, breathwork, bodywork and creative exercises we grow our voice and its expression, to find release, comfort and safety not only in our singing but many other areas of our lives. It is for all levels, all genres, and gives principles to apply to all songs and repertoire.
For £75 you will recieve:
A youtube playlist with 35 half hour lessons (you can take at your own pace, I recommend doing one a week and then practising what's learned in the week to let the nutrients soak in, but you can absolutely take as quickly or as slowly as you like, and work slowly and gently from a basics!)
A track with the vocal warm ups.
A track with the breathwork exercises.
A glossary of terms.
Please allow 12 hours for delivery of the goods to your email address, and please feel free to email me with any questions.
A taster lesson for the style of lessons:
Testimonials
Lauren is an amazing voice teacher and singer! She makes lessons not only educational but really fun. I really enjoyed working with her. I highly recommend studying with her! You won't regret it!
- Rubina
She is an encouraging teacher that know where is your strength and weakness. She can accurately work on the place you want to polished and coach you gradually. I developed my singing skill, passion and confidence on singing from her.
- Wu
I've worked with Lauren for 18 months now, and I've loved every minute. She's really helped me get over some of my performance anxiety, and my vocal technique has improved really quickly. I feel comfortable trying new things in front of her because I she won't judge me if I mess up and will know how to help me do better next time. If you're looking for an encouraging, thoughtful, incredibly talented voice teacher, contact Lauren right now!
-Helena
She is such a talented and knowledgeable singer and teacher. Lauren makes you feel super comfortable, while truly helping you expand your singing ability. She is amazing!
- Cecily
