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




Private lessons - Zara R
Diploma degree
$32
$30
/ hour
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
Scales and Modes
Singing
Improvisation & Composition
Music Performance Techniques
Vocal Training
Harmony & Counterpoint

Singing concept taught by Zara
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.
Vocal Warm-ups
Diaphragm Control
Chest Voice Resonance
Solfege
Ear Training
Zara tutored Blake Taylor in a singing lesson that covered ear training, vocal range, and breath control. Blake practiced identifying notes on a virtual piano and applied these concepts to singing "Wildflower." Zara assigned vocal warm-ups and continued practice with the keyboard for homework, with a follow-up lesson scheduled for the same time next week.
Vocal Range
Piano Keyboard Basics
Resonance and Breath Control
Note Memorization
Ear Training
Vocal Warm-ups
Vocal coach Zara is teaching Veronica vocal techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, resonance, and different vocal onsets (clean, aspirate, glottal). They practice exercises and apply these techniques to a Christina Aguilera song, focusing on pronunciation, breath control, and achieving a "clean" sound. Veronica is committed to practicing.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vowel Modification
Resonance
Onset Types (Clean
Aspirate
Glottal)
Dynamics and Control
Lip Trills
Zara and Blake Taylor worked on vocal techniques, including onset, dynamics, and breath control, and applied these to the song "Wildflower." Blake practiced identifying and producing different types of onsets and worked on pitch and breath control within the song. Zara advised Blake to practice the techniques and stay hydrated before their next lesson.
Dynamics and Projection
Resonance
Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
Onset (Clean
Aspirate
Glottal)
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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