The Vocal Practitioner - Singing Lessons For Sydney

Learning under Blake's expert tutelage has been immensely enjoyable and informative. His knowledgeable and personable teaching style have helped me, a nervous absolute beginner, on my King's Speech-esque singing journey.

As a person with no prior vocal training, Blake has been an excellent teacher! Blake's lessons are well thought out and have provided me with a deeper understanding of my own voice through his combination of anecdotes and functional explanations of how the voice works. He is flexible enough to cater to your individual needs whilst being rigorous enough to make actual progress lesson-to-lesson.If you're a naturally quiet person like me that has always thought, 'gee would be nice to be able to sing' DO IT BOOK THE LESSON NOW

While I have had singing lessons before, I am still very much a newbie. Under Blake's guidance I am learning a strength, control and tone to my voice that has taken me to 'another level'. He pushes me hard but we still have the time and space for a chat and laugh, perfect blend of technique and fun for this recreational amateur singer.

I came across Blake's website when I was searching for a new voice teacher and I am so glad that I did!Blake is without a doubt the best vocal teacher I have ever had. I have a very strong back ground in Musical Theatre and have been taking voice lessons since the age of 8. I am now 28 and have had well over 9 voice teachers throughout my career. Blake is by far the best! Blake explains functionality of the voice coupled with breath in a way I've never experienced. He puts two and two together and helps his singers understand what they need to do in order to produce their natural sound. Blake is incredibly talented. He is an active teacher, always on his feet; in the moment with you. He truly believes in his students and their progress and he is very reliable. He has a large repertoire of music, which keeps lessons fresh and fun. I always leave his studio feeling empowered, more confident, and excited for the next lesson. Blake really loves what he does. It is very apparent that his work is his passion. Being a young teacher, Blake is in tune with the newest trends and science of the voice and breath. He brings refreshingly new techniques that get results quickly! If you're comparing voice teachers and not sure who to pick...take it from me, you will not be disappointed with Blake!

From the first lesson with Blake I have been very happy. Each lesson he challenges me and pushes me to be better with clear and helpful notes on how to achieve the best technique and sound. From methods I had not been shown before to ways to control my breath and stamina, he has taught me a lot in the few short months I have been seeing him.I very much look forward to working with him into the future and continuing to hone the craft. I highly suggest booking an appointment.

Blake is certainly the most competent singing teacher I've ever had. He is highly technically competent and well-trained, an outstanding performer in his own right, and a brilliant communicator. He adapts his teaching to each student's voice, needs, and comfort levels, with a holistic perspective of our external lives. He is infinitely kind and patient, but doesn't hesitate to correct or increase difficulty/challenge.As a transgender student, he has been receptive to the very particular physiological struggles, and in line with the rest of his pedagogy, is both technically and personally conscious in his communication.100% blessed by Blake's teaching.

Blake is an exceptional teacher who tailors each lesson to your specific need. His diligence and patience creates a safe space for you to test the limits of your voice, and normalises putting yourself in a singing state".Since the start of this year I've seen noticeable improvement in my singing ability and confidence. I am happy I've found a teacher who enables me to achieve the voice I desire."

TLDR; Blake is one of most insightful, knowledgeable, and ultimately helpful singing teachers I've had the opportunity to work with. Without a miss, every one of his lessons were fun, exciting, thoroughly planned and always tailored to my goals and skill level. And, in the half a year I've invested in learning from him, I feel much more in control of the tone of my voice and my range has increased from barely reaching a D4 to a C5!All in all, I'd highly recommend Blake as a music instructor if you're seeking to reach your full potential as a singer.--------------------------------Blake's lessons are something I look forward to every week. Right from the start, it's a warm greeting, a quick check up on the week, and then right into workshopping. With a mutually agreed goal set for the lesson, Blake is able to concoct a series of warmup exercises and identify a dedicated piece that goes towards reaching that goal in the most effective and efficient way. Drawing upon holistic metaphors, relatable anecdotes, and very often, his extensive knowledge of vocal anatomy (mixed with an occasional splash of snarky humour), he excels in translating complex concepts into simple and practical singing techniques.My biggest take away from Blake's lesson, is a simple idea: You sing to get what you want"Because

Blake has really brought my voice out of its shell. He makes every lesson actually fun and enjoyable; on top of achieving results in improving my voice.He has an amazing knack to identify the obstacles that are holding me back. I'm actually starting to enjoy the act of singing instead of being embarrassed by it. Priceless.

Before I saw Blake my voice was poor. I very little range, and wasn't confident at all. Having seen the wonders he worked on my partner's voice, I went to him with the plan of only signing up for 5 lessons.Those lessons proved to be so rewarding that I kept going to see him. He uses his incredible technical teachings to help me tell stories through song, which has not only helped my voice, but my overall confidence. Wholeheartedly recommend Blake to anyone wanting to improve their voice, their overall understanding of music, and awareness of themselves.