ED STAUNTON
BMus (Hons), BSc (Hons)
Ed’s clients have won Grammys, sold Platinum records, had #1 albums, received BRIT nominations, Mercury Prize nominations, and been finalists on X-Factor. They have taken lead and supporting roles in West End musicals such as ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Chicago’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘Thriller’ and ‘Get Up, Stand Up!’ (the Bob Marley musical).
Ed Staunton & Seth Riggs
Ed specialises in vocal technique and is an expert in fixing singers' voices and helping them prepare for auditions, recordings, gigs, tours, or just sing for pleasure. He has also helped countless beginners find their own voice and express themselves.
Ed is the highest level Speech Level Singing (SLS) instructor and was personally trained by Maestro Seth Riggs (Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson's voice coach, and who developed SLS); and by Dave Stroud, (One Direction, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, Natasha Bedingfield, and Kelly Clarkson).
“Having lessons with Ed and can’t express how great he is. Really well structured lessons and amazing understanding of how the voice works.”
Ed works with recording artists of all genres, stage performers, actors, music and drama students, as well as amateur and hobby singers.
He has also completed a course on Vocal Distortions.
Ed has been a certified SLS instructor since 2005 and has studied the SLS technique since 2003, including considerable time with the legendary Seth Riggs in his L.A. studios.
Ed holds a B.Mus. degree in Vocal Performance, Music Production and Arranging as well as a second degree in Psychology & Physiology (B.Sc.). These disciplines help strengthen his understanding of the voice and mind of the performer.
As a vocal coach, Ed strives to bring the best out in his students' voices without compromising their individuality as a singer or making them sound either over-trained or unsuitable for their genre.
Although he now specialises in vocal technique, Ed has over 30 years’ experience as a singer, starting out in rock, indie and pop singer. He has also studied R&B, Jazz and Latin.
Ed is also an experienced pianist, guitarist and songwriter, and occasional arranger and producer.
He is also a member of the BVA, (British Voice Association) and ViP (Vocology in Practise), a global network of elite voice professionals.
TEACHING Hours
Mondays: 11am - 6pm
Tuesdays: 11am - 6pm
Wednesdays: 10am - 6pm
Thursdays: 11am - 6pm
Fridays: 10am - 6pm
testimonials
“I have been lucky enough to have Ed Staunton as my singing tutor for half a year now and appreciate how determined, honest and creative he works with me on my singing - in both, a technical and creative way.
My progress singing wise has been massive since I started lessons with him. I hope to be able to keep working with him. He’s a great teacher and inspiration, thanks Ed!”
“Ed is simply the best singing teacher ever!”
“I am a singer-songwriter and wanted to improve my technique and the general sound of my voice. Having already had a few lessons before with other teachers in other places, I wasn’t sure how much I could really improve and was feeling disheartened about it. However, after just one lesson with Ed I found new hope! He was so welcoming and friendly and explained so much about my voice that made so much sense and helped me to understand why I had been so limited with my range in the past.
He really knows his stuff, explains the ‘science’ of the voice in a really easy to understand way, really listens to what your needs are and gives you exercises that really work! After just a few weeks I (and all of my friends and family) noticed a massive improvement in my voice.
Ed is so professional, thorough and knowledgeable, and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking to improve their singing, whatever their standard.”