Henry Ashby
A vocal coach who can help you with Musical Theatre, Classical and Rock singing styles, trained in New Zealand.




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Henry Ashby
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Henry - Get to know your vocal coach
I am an experienced Vocal Tutor and qualified Teacher from New Zealand, with experience in Professional Musical Theatre as well as Rock singing. Having worked as a performer in a multitude of contexts, and trained and worked as a qualified music teacher in New Zealand, I can help you expand your range and develop your technique, as well as build confidence in singing and enjoying your voice. Below is a bio outlining some of my skills and experience. Henry Ashby is a non binary Pōneke performer, best known as a Musical Theatre performer and the Lead singer of Theatrical Pop group Skram. Notable roles include Ricky Potts in Ride The Cyclone (Aotearoa Premiere), Nino Quincampoix in Amélie (Australasian premiere), Anatole in Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Aotearoa Premiere), Alternate Fiyero in Wicked, and Ensemble/Various roles in Monster Songs, Frank The Musical, & Antonio! Skram most recently opened for OneRepublic at Spark Arena, and have notably released two albums, with multiple songs entering the Aotearoa charts including a #1 placement with Serendripity in March of 2024, as well as completed multiple tours of Aotearoa, including a spot on the Splore mainstage.
Henry graduated from University of Canterbury

Your vocal coach specialities
Harmony and Chords
Sight Singing
Improvisation & Composition
Music Performance Techniques
Ear training
Singing
Melody & Pitch
Music production & recording
Music Technology
AI modules
Summary
Podcast
Quiz
Learnings
Flashcard
Spotlight
Zero Risk Guaranteed
15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
24/7 support
Learner types for singing lessons
Singing for beginners
Singing for intermediate
Singing for advanced
Singing for kids
Singing for adults
Types of singing lessons
Singing
Classical Singing
Pop Singing
Jazz Singing
Rock Singing
Folk Singing

Singing concepts taught by Henry
The Student and Tutor continued their work on the song "No One Else," focusing on vocal technique, rhythm, and character interpretation. They specifically addressed challenging notes and rhythms, practiced dynamic control, and worked on improving glottal onset. They also discussed vocal health management strategies, and the Student was assigned to memorize the current song and find a new challenging piece for the next session.
Interpreting Sheet Music: Composer's Intent & Specificity
Musical Notation & Rhythmic Precision
Vocal Placement & Conversational Linking
Performance Dynamics: Emotional Arc & Intent
Addressing 'H' Onsets (Glottal Onset)
Proactive Vocal Health Management
Student and Tutor focused on improving vocal tone and expanding the Student's singing range. They practiced various warm-up techniques, including Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) exercises and exploring vocal placement for a more open and brighter sound. The session also addressed mental blocks and encouraged a positive, confident approach to singing, with homework assigned to identify positive aspects of the Student's voice.
Understanding Tonal Perception & Regional Accent
Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) Singing
Vocal Placement & Resonance: 'Tall' vs. 'Wide' Sound
The Singer's Mindset: Confidence & Self-Belief
The session was an introductory singing lesson where the Student discussed their vocal challenges and goals with the Tutor. They covered topics such as pitch correction, the psychological impact of singing, vocal tone and resonance, vocal range, and breath support techniques. The Tutor provided initial feedback on a student recording and suggested focusing on confidence and specific exercises for future lessons.
Autotune: Purpose vs. Misconception
The Role of Monitors in Live Performance
Mixed Voice & Vocal Registers
Vocal Tone
Resonance & Accent
Breath Support & Anchoring
Vocal Psychology & Confidence
The Student and Tutor engaged in an introductory singing session, focusing on the Student's goals of improving mix belt and vocal agility for rock music. They discussed vocal mechanics, addressed a specific high note challenge, and practiced the "anchoring" technique to enhance breath support. The Tutor recommended independent practice of the technique as follow-up.
Introduction to Astill Training: The Science of Voice
Vocal Placement for Seamless Mix Belt
The Psychological Dimension of Singing
Anchoring for Powerful Breath Support
The Unified Voice: Demystifying Chest
Head
and Mix
Tools & techniques used in voice lessons
Digital sheet music & lyric databases
DAWs

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