Session options
Check out what’s on offer and read about what you can expect from sessions…
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A 30 minute introductory taster session.
Session includes:
Discussion of what you want and need from singing lessons, and what I can offer you
Warm ups
Technical Exercises
Song
30 mins in person in Bristol or via video call.
Fee: £20
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An introductory offer of four lessons, in which you will learn some of the fundamental aspects of singing, how it works and how to employ techniques that will immediately improve your ability and practice.
Sessions include:
Lesson - explanation of the singing process & techniques
Warm ups
Technical Exercises
Working on Songs
Q&A
Prompt for home practice
Pay £150 now, and this includes four one-hour sessions. Once you have booked your first session, to make your subsequent three bookings, please ask for your coupon code.
1hr per session in person in Bristol or via video call.
Fee: £150
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Course of four singing lessons with Jennifer Bell with a £40 discount for your commitment.
Pay £160 now, and this includes four one-hour sessions. Once you have booked your first session, to make your subsequent three bookings, please ask for your coupon code.
1hr per session in person in Bristol or via video call.
Fee: £160
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Course of four singing lessons with Jennifer Bell at a concessionary rate.
To qualify for this rate you must simply feel as though you qualify for this rate, no questions asked.
Pay £140 now, and this includes four one-hour sessions. Once you have booked your first session, to make the subsequent three bookings, please ask for your coupon code.
1hr per session in person in Bristol or via video call.
Fee: £140
Offers and Discounts
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Course of four singing lessons with Jennifer Bell at a concessionary rate.
To qualify for this rate you must simply feel as though you qualify for this rate, no questions asked.
Pay £70 now, and this includes four one-hour sessions. Once you have booked your first session, to make the subsequent three bookings, please ask for your coupon code.
30 mins per session in person in Bristol or via video call.
Fee: £70
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Session time: 1hr 30mins
This session includes a deep exploration into why you may experience discomfort or anxiety around using your voice. We will start to understand triggers, and, in a safe, calm and confidential environment, we will address past experiences with compassion and with acceptance.
We will use vocal and breathing techniques to work with your body and bring you into a state of ease and safety.
You will learn effective embodiment practices that will help you to shift unhelpful patterns, unpleasant physical sensations and the negative thoughts keeping you from sensing the joy of freedom of expression.
Fee: £60
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Session time: 1hr 30mins
In this session we will learn how to use the voice as a therapeutic tool for dealing with anxiety, panic and depression. You will come away with techniques that will help you to soothe sympathetic nervous system responses, and bring you into a state of calm.
You will also learn resonance practices that will help you to find the condition of embodied presence, which will help you to stop rumination. These are powerful ways that will break up the shit show, and can be used as a form of meditation and mindfulness.
Fee: £60
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Session time: 1hr 30mins
These sessions include a gentle exploration of the physical, emotional and mental barriers that may be blocking expression.
Somatic Inquiry is a facilitated process of tuning into the body and mind’s present-moment responses with utmost compassion and respect.
We will work in a state embodied presence, from which we will seek a deep sense of clarity that bypasses overthinking. From this clarity and peace of mind we might release held tension and beliefs that may be preventing freedom of expression.
You will gain insight into how to move through the negative thought patterns, triggers, shame or embarrassment that might be keeping you from the pleasure of using your voice or singing.
Sessions are confidential and trauma-informed.
Fee: £60
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Course duration: four x 1.5hr sessions
This course of four sessions will give you tools and techniques to help you to alleviate anxiety around being heard in public. You will gain an understanding of the parasympathetic nervous system, and learn to work with stage fright.
These sessions are confidential and trauma informed, and we will be getting to the root of why you feel your nerves, as well as creating a strategy for how to transform the negative hormonal effects into positive ones.
Fee: £240
Voice Therapy
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Course duration: five x 1.5hr sessions
Through this game-changing course of five sessions you will learn effective practices that will help you to shift unhelpful patterns, unpleasant physical sensations and the negative thoughts keeping you from sensing the joy of freedom of expression.
Through the five 1.5hr sessions, we will go on a deep exploration into why you may experience discomfort or anxiety around using your voice. You will gain a sense of confidence, clarity and find peace.
Fee: £300
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Learn a duet for the wedding!
This can be presented as a unique and thoughtful gift, so that lovers can harmonise together, and crack out the song on their honeymoon or on long romantic walks!
Learning the duet can be done in one enjoyable day or split over a few sessions as is appropriate. The sessions include singing tuition, as well as performance tips.
The lovebirds will receive a recording of the song, and recordings of their parts with which to practise, as well as lessons in how to sing the material to the best of their ability. They will be supported in how best to present the song at the reception or a time of their choosing.
This is a romantic and joyous process, and is a gift that keeps on giving!
Fee: £400
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Session time: 2 hours
Learn a duet that will last a lifetime of friendship. You can crack out a duet after dinner, or whilst on a walk, or for a performance.
This session incorporates a singing lesson as well as learning a song in two part harmony. It is for 2 to 8 people, so you can split the cost. You can order this as a gift, or even get a group together!
Fee: £120
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Session length: 2 hrs
Want to sing harmonies but don’t want to join a choir? Want to get singing lessons but can’t afford it? This combines improving technique, with singing in harmony, without the commitment. Get together a small group of up to 8 people per session, so you can split the cost (£15 per session if there are 8 of you). Your group is welcome to come for regular sessions.
Fee: £120
Learning Duets with Friends and Loved Ones
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Session time: 1 hour Fee: £60
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Session time: 1 hour
We can explore your current artistic work, which you can present for feedback. We can discuss avenues for staging/presentation, strategies for funding and partnership, and explore how to connect with your audiences.
I can give advice on funding applications and help you to clarify your aims and ambitions in line with the requirements of funders or partners.Fee: £70
Voice Coaching, Mentoring & Professional Support for Artists and Performers
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Session time: 1 hour
We will discuss your creative practice and ambitions for your work, and find practical solutions for R&D.
We can discuss your current piece, which you can present for feedback, and, if it involves vocal performance, we can hone the skills you need to be able to effectively present your piece.
We will design an integrated voice practice for you to be able to improve your vocal ability in line with your professional commitments, whilst fitting it in to your life seamlessly.
Fee: £60
Masterclasses, Workshops & Consultation
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Session time: 3hrs
Masterclass for Colleges, Universities, Choirs and Schools
Please contact me to discuss the needs of your group, so that I can create a bespoke session that will be informative and fun. These sessions can be extremely powerful and can inform future practice and transform people's relationship with singing, regardless of age or context.
I am happy to run day masterclasses too, which can include one-to-one slots with students. Contact me to discuss a day fee.
Fee: £250 for 3 hours
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Session time: 2hrs 30mins
Workshop in Singing and Harmonising for Ensembles, Bands or Performers
Please contact me to discuss the needs of your group, so that I can support you to hone your collective skills in singing harmony, blending and counterpoint. I can conduct singers, and help you to bring finesse to your pieces through discovering dynamic shifts, subtleties in tonal expression/texturing, timbre and resonant placement.
I am happy to run day workshops too, which can include learning a piece. Contact me to discuss a day fee.
Fee: £250
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Session time: 1.5 hours
Organisations:
I can advise you on best practice, programme design and delivery for working with groups of students, employees, singers or artists.
I can also help you to clarify a strategy, and refine your ambitions in line with the requirements of funders or partners.
Fee: £150
Explore single lesson options…
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This is an hour long session for people with or without prior experience. You will come away with a new approach to using your voice, new skills, and renewed confidence. We can troubleshoot a particular challenge you are facing, and clarify your goals for future practice. You can come along with a song you would like to work on, or just come with yourself!
A session includes:
Lesson - explanation of the singing process & techniques
Warm ups
Technical Exercises
Working on Songs
Q&A
Prompt for home practice
1hr in person in Bristol or via video call.
Fee: £50
Please see my courses, offers and discounts section for more pricing options.
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Let's do this!
I create a completely safe space for using your voice. We will learn the basics of singing, going at a pace that suits you, with ZERO pressure or judgement, especially if you are not sure whether you can sing in tune. This is an opportunity to do what you may have always wanted to do, but had been put off, or felt at sea as to how to go about singing...
Sessions include:
Lesson - explanation of the singing process & techniques
Warm ups
Technical Exercises
Working on Songs
Q&A
Prompt for home practice
And LOADS of encouragement!
1hr in person in Bristol or via video call.
Fee: £50
Please see my courses, offers and discounts section for more pricing options.
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This 30 minute lesson is for young people aged between 8-15 years old.
I prioritise the enjoyment of the young person, so that they can begin to develop a joyful relationship with singing, and start to integrate an understanding of melody, rhythm, and songs. They can work on songs of their choosing.
They do not have to read music, but we could work on material from the ABRSM or Rockschool grade syllabuses, should that be of interest.
I am DBS checked, with extensive experience with young people and children, including those with additional needs.
A session includes:
Fun!
Warm ups
Technical exercises
Working on songs of your choice.
Fee: £20
Please see my courses, offers and discounts section for more pricing options.
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This session is for anyone who wants to understand harmonising and to learn how to do it!
It is suitable for people who want to add harmonies when singing along with others or who want to find harmony parts for songs they might be working on.
Sessions include:
Lesson - explanation of harmonic and melodic intervals
Warm ups
Technical Exercises
Working on Songs
Q&A
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1hr in person in Bristol or via video call.
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A 1.5hr session includes:
Lesson - explanation of the singing process & techniques
Warm ups
Technical exercises
Working on repertoire
Performance support
Q&A
Practice Design
1.5hr session in person in Bristol or via video call.
Fee: £70
Please see my courses, offers and discounts section for more pricing options.