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

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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

Henry graduated from University of Canterbury

Your vocal coach specialities

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Harmony and Chords

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Sight Singing

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Improvisation & Composition

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Music Performance Techniques

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Ear training

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Singing

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Melody & Pitch

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Music production & recording

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Music Technology

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Learner types for singing lessons

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Singing for beginners

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Singing for intermediate

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Singing for advanced

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Singing for kids

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Singing for adults

Types of singing lessons

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Singing

Classical Singing

Classical Singing

Pop Singing

Pop Singing

Jazz Singing

Jazz Singing

Rock Singing

Rock Singing

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Folk Singing

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Singing concepts taught by Henry

Student learned 7 days ago

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

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Student learned 8 days ago

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

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Student learned 9 days ago

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

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Student learned 14 days ago

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

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Tools & techniques used in voice lessons

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Digital sheet music & lyric databases

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