Zara R
Singing Lessons for Pop and Jazz Styles | Middlesbrough College Educator




Private lessons - Zara R
Diploma degree
$16
$15
/ 30 min
About your vocal coach
Hi, I’m Zara — a passionate singing tutor with a diploma in Music Performance, dedicated to helping you find your unique voice and build confidence through music. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I offer supportive, personalized lessons tailored just for you. I'm a nurturing, understanding teacher that encourages mistakes and learning from them, this is a no-judgement safe space to learn! My specialty is vocals, but I’m a musician of many colours: I’ve been an active performer for two years, gaining valuable experience at local venues and dedicating over 300 hours to practice. I believe in continuous growth, striving to be the best version of myself — as a vocalist, artist, and teacher. Beyond singing, I also have years of experience tutoring instruments like guitar, piano, bass, and ukulele. Additionally, I bring industry experience in Music Event Management, Radio Hosting, and Event Hosting. I’m available Mondays and Tuesdays between 11 AM and 6 PM BST, providing a relaxed and encouraging environment where you can develop at your own pace. Let’s make your singing journey enjoyable and rewarding together! **NOTE FOR DEMOS** - If possible, try to book a demo on Monday or Tuesdays as I a completely free to teach on those days.
Meet Zara
Zara graduated from Middlesbrough College


Singing lessons overview
My teaching approach centers around personalized tutoring that is breathing-focused, engaging and confidence building. I specialise in Pop singing, Jazz singing and general singing lessons for students who are beginners to intermediate - or just looking to refine your skills! You are not too young or too old to learn singing, no matter where you are in your journey, I'm here to help. I ensure my students build confidence whilst learning with me, all questions are welcome, curiosity to learn is best. My strengths as a teacher lies in fostering supportive and encouraging environment, students will progress to a confident version of themselves, and become proud of the growth and targets they reach. I am also disability friendly, no matter who you are and what your requirements be, I will be able to help you feel comfortable in class. Our demo classrooms will be operating via Google Meet, (or Wiingy's call function if you enrol with me) to encourage an immersive learning experience online. By incorporating several tools such as vocal tuning, pitch tracking, scales, and vocal warm-ups/exercises, you will receive in-depth feedback on your vocal technique, control, and progress — all in real time. Each session is designed to help you grow with clear goals, personalized exercises, and supportive guidance to bring out the best in your voice.
Trusted vocal coach for all levels
Guides beginners to advanced singers with tailored techniques
Patient, encouraging vocal coach
94%+ parents say their kids open up in teachers lessons
Flexible scheduling for singing lessons
90% of students say voice lessons easily fit into their weekly routine
Your vocal coach specialities
Improvisation & Composition
Scales and Modes
Melody & Pitch
Music Performance Techniques
Vocal Training
Singing

Singing concept taught by Zara
In this online singing lesson, Zara guided Victoria through vocal exercises to expand her range and improve pitch, focusing on breath control and transitioning between chest and head voice. They applied these techniques to a song, working on specific lines and emphasizing key words. Zara assigned practice of the song up to the chorus, with attention to breath support and identifying emphasized words, and they scheduled the next lesson for the following Thursday.
Song Practice Techniques
Resonance and Nasality
Onset Types
Breath Control
Expanding Vocal Range
Zara tutored Matelda in a singing lesson that covered breath control, vowel modification, and vocal onsets. Matelda practiced exercises to improve her breath support, resonance, and transitions between vocal registers, and they began applying these techniques to a song. Matelda was assigned practice exercises focusing on 'hey' and 'ma' sounds, and Zara will send notes on vocal onsets; their next lesson is scheduled for August 16th.
Vocal Registers
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vowel Modification
Onset Types
Resonance
Zara coached Veronica on vocal techniques, emphasizing breath control, pitch, and resonance. They practiced breathing exercises to strengthen Veronica's diaphragm and improve airflow, also working on vocal scales using a keyboard. Zara will send Veronica a checklist and keyboard scales for practice, and they scheduled their next session for Tuesday.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Resonance
Breathing Exercises
Balancing Air and Sound
Vocal Warm-ups
Zara coached Victoria on vocal exercises and techniques to improve her singing, focusing on head voice, resonance, and breath control. They worked on the song "Wildflower," refining specific phrases and emotional expression. Zara assigned head voice exercises and planned to continue working on the song in the next session.
Head Voice Exercises
Lip Trills
Diaphragm Support
Exaggerated Word Adjustments
Onset Types
Zara tutored John Cooper in a singing lesson that included vocal warm-ups, vowel modification, and onset dynamics, applying these techniques to the song "Feeling Good" by Michael Bublé. Zara provided feedback on John's pitch, resonance, and breath support, emphasizing diaphragmatic breathing and vocal placement. They rescheduled the next lesson for Wednesday at 6:00 p.m., and Zara agreed to send John links to the materials covered.
Vocal Warm-ups
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Dynamics and Control
Resonance
Vowel Modification
Onset
Zara led Veronica through ear training exercises to improve pitch recognition, focusing on distinguishing notes and intervals. They practiced vocal techniques, breath control, and resonance using the song 'C U A N D O Me Veo.' Zara will send Veronica the meeting link for future sessions, and they rescheduled the next lesson for an hour earlier.
Diaphragm Control
Vocal Warm-ups
Chest Voice Resonance
Solfege
Ear Training
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in voice lessons
Karaoke & backing track apps
DAWs
Ear Training Software
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
Vocal pitch training apps
Student types for singing lessons
Singing for Kids
Singing for Beginners
Singing for Adults
Interactive voice lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Open Q&A

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