Valerie Wycoff

Christchurch

Singing Lessons | Feldenkrais lessons for all musicians, Posture for Singers and Instrumentalists

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• Qualifications: BSc MMus LTCL CFP
• Pricing: $60 for 45 min, $80 for 1 hour
• Styles: Classical, opera, musical theatre, folk, and original (singer/songwriters)
• Suitability: Adults preferred, beginners to experienced performers

Bio

Valerie loves helping musicians put heart and soul into their performances. With over 30 years of singing teaching under her belt, she’s also a great support for performers of all kinds—including instrumentalists—who want to tackle stage nerves, posture issues, or movement worries. Thanks to her Feldenkrais Method expertise, Valerie helps people feel more at ease and confident on stage.

Valerie’s journey started in the USA, where she studied theatre and singing, before making New Zealand her home. She learned from the wonderful Emily Mair, and her own stage experience includes lead roles in musicals and operas, plus solo spots with choirs and orchestras. After diving into more study in the US (Master of Music from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music), she moved to Christchurch to teach at the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art—where she spent 17 years inspiring students in Singing, Performance Practice, and later, Movement for Performance.

Valerie has been exploring the Feldenkrais Method® for 35 years and has been a Practitioner member of the NZ Feldenkrais Guild since 2010.

Teaching Info

“When you study with me, I’ll support you to bring out your unique voice.  You’ll learn ways to practice and perform effectively.

I will help you to find ways to warm up and practice that build:

* * * your ease and enjoyment in making music

* * * your sound’s reliability

* * * your confidence in performing music you love.

If you’re here for singing lessons – we will select songs together to ensure enjoyment and to support your musical development goals.”