Our Singing Teachers
Our Singing Teachers
World-class singing TEACHERS
We have worked with some of the best singers in the industry, from Grammy winners, Platinum-selling artists, BRIT Award & Mercury Prize nominees, X-Factor finalists, and West-End stars, as well as countless beginners.
Trained in the world-renowned 'Speech Level Singing' vocal technique, which is one of the most highly-regarded vocal techniques in the world, used by singers such as Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Prince, Liza Minelli and over 135 Grammy Award winners.
We have also taught at degree-level at some of London's most prestigious contemporary music and singing academies.
Ed Staunton
Anna Stubbs
Ed Staunton
BMus (Hons), BSc (Hons)
VOCAL COACH
Ed’s clients have won Grammys, sold Platinum records, had #1 albums and received BRIT and Mercury Prize nominations, working with artists such as Tears for Fears, Birdy, Nova Twins and Hard-Fi.
His clients have also taken lead and supporting roles in West End productions such as We Will Rock You, Chicago, The Lion King, Thriller and Get Up, Stand Up! (the Bob Marley musical).
Ed has taught at degree level at the London Centre of Contemporary Music (LCCM) and is trained to the highest level in Speech Level Singing (SLS).
He specialises in vocal technique, helping singers resolve issues and prepare for recordings, gigs, tours and live performance, as well as auditions or simply singing for enjoyment.
Anna Stubbs
BA (Hons), LGSMD PG Dip
VOCAL COACH
Anna's clients have won Grammys and are often in the Top 40, working with artists such as Disclosure, Rudimental, CeeLo Green, Zero7, Moloko, Example and The Noisettes.
Anna has been teaching pop, soul and jazz singing at degree level and mentoring bands for 12 years at the Leeds College of Music and Trinity College.
Anna was also Head of Performance at The London Centre of Contemporary Music between 2010-2012. She has studied with Justin Timberlake and Rufus Wainwright's teacher, Dave Stroud. She has extensive experience performing and recording.
ED STAUNTON
BMus (Hons), BSc (Hons)
Ed specialises in vocal technique and is known for quickly identifying and resolving underlying issues in the voice, without compromising the singer’s individuality or natural sound. He works with singers preparing for recordings, tours and live performance, as well as auditions, and has also helped countless beginners find their own voice and express themselves.
“Ed, thank you for all the lessons. Tour went very well, and I was very pleased with my singing - better than ever. Even easier than the last time we played Vegas. Whatever you’re doing definitely works!”
Originally trained in Speech Level Singing – the method used by artists such as Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder – Ed’s work has since evolved to incorporate current research in vocal science, acoustics and vocal function. This depth of understanding allows him to identify and resolve complex vocal issues with clarity and efficiency.
Ed holds a BMus in Vocal Performance, Music Production and Arranging, as well as a second degree in Psychology & Physiology (BSc). He has also taught at degree level at the London Centre of Contemporary Music (LCCM). These disciplines underpin his understanding of both the voice and the performer. He has also completed a course on Vocal Distortions.
Alongside his technical work, Ed brings over 30 years’ experience as a singer, with a background primarily in pop, rock and indie, and further study in R&B, jazz and Latin styles. He is also an experienced pianist, guitarist and songwriter, and occasional arranger and producer.
He is a member of the British Voice Association (BVA) and Vocology in Practice (ViP), a global network of voice professionals.
Ed also works through his personal site, Ed Staunton Vocal Studio.
TEACHING Hours
Mondays: 11am - 6pm
Tuesdays: 11am - 6pm
Wednesdays: 10am - 6pm
Thursdays: 11am - 6pm
Fridays: 10am - 6pm
ANNA STUBBS
BA (Hons) Leeds College of Music, LGSMD PG Dip Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Anna's clients have won Grammys and are often in the Top 40, working with artists such as Disclosure, Rudimental, CeeLo Green, Zero7, Moloko, Example and The Noisettes.
Anna has been teaching contemporary singing for 25 years. She has taught and was an examiner, at both at degree and masters level, at Leeds College of Music, Trinity College London and Middlesex University, between 2000-2010.
Anna was also Head of Performance at LCCM (the London Centre of Contemporary Music) between 2010-2012.
She studied the legendary ‘Speech Level Singing’ (SLS) with Dave Stroud, who developed SLS and who taught Justin Timberlake and Rufus Wainwright.
Anna has extensive experience performing and recording. She is a respected singer and songwriter, best known with her work with ‘Brotherly’, who were nominated for a Radio One award for a BBC 'Best Live Session' at Maida Vale in 2006 for DJ Gilles Peterson. Brotherly have released two critically acclaimed albums, ‘One Sweet Life’ (2005) and ‘Find First Light’ (2010).
Anna has toured extensively and also runs a small record label making her a valuable mentor in the industry.
Kinzoogianna
Anna’s Music
“Anna is quite honestly the best singing teacher I’ve ever had. In two years of being taught by her, I can do things with my voice that I never imagined I would ever be able to do before now, plus I’ve gained a much more comprehensive understanding of how my voice works.”
Anna really enjoys teaching beginners as well as professionals, because her teaching methods and relaxed manner yield such fast results across all skill levels.
Anna has a first-class degree in jazz studies from Leeds college of music, and a post-graduate diploma from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Anna recording backing vocals with Grant Nicholas (from Feeder) on his album 'All Bright Electric'.
Teaching HOURS
Monday: 10am - 4pm
Tuesday: 5pm - 6pm
Wednesday: 10am - 4pm
Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: 11am - 4pm
TESTIMONIALS
“I was preparing to go on the 3rd leg of Zero 7’s 2009 World Tour, and I realised I needed an intense vocal overhaul to get my voice in shape quickly. There were a number of songs for the tour that I was positive were out of my range, and I was concerned that I might cause damage to my voice if I didn’t sort these issues out.
I went to Anna for my first vocal lesson, and she literally broke down every part of my voice and technique that we needed to target, and over the next 3 weeks I went from strength to strength, hitting notes comfortably that I never thought possible. Anna not only enabled me to make choices with my voice that I could never make before, but she also gave me a huge confidence with her encouraging and reassuring teaching manner.
I would recommend Anna to any serious vocalist who wants to sing with choices rather than limitations....book your lesson now folks! ”