Our Vocal Teachers

All of our singing teachers hold a degree from an accredited conservatoire or music academy, and are actively working in the music industry — as artists, songwriters or performers. That means you learn from someone who truly knows the craft from the inside out. Each teacher has their own area of expertise, from vocal technique and music theory to songwriting and performance. Take a look below and find the teacher that suits you best — then book your trial lesson straight away!

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Teachers at Amsterdam south (main location)

amber
Teaches on: Sunday
Genres: pop, soul, gospel, R&B, jazz, funk
Expertise: improvisation, expression, performance
Book a trial lesson with Amber
“I love teaching others how to sing and to help others find their own voice.”. For me it is the perfect way to share my passion for singing.”

After finishing her bachelor ‘Docent Muziek’ at the Royal Coservatory in the Hague (one of the best bachelor studies in the Netherlands), Amber just started a new bachelor: Jazz Vocals at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. She also performs with her own vocal group MIRRA and as backing vocal for singer Koosje Sekreve.

Carlotta
Teaches on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Genres: pop, electropop, dreampop alternative pop
Expertise: songwriting, music theory and solfège, audition training
Book a trial lesson with Carlotta
“I find it important that students have the space to discover and develop their own voice — whether that’s in vocal technique, songwriting, or performance.”

Carlotta started her studies in Belgium, where she is originally from, and completed her vocal degree at the Pop Department of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Since then, she has been performing under the name xCelia, an electronic empower-pop act. She writes and produces her own music and has performed at venues including Paradiso. In addition, she creates and arranges music for exhibitions at places such as Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, The Ugly Duck in London, and the Hong Kong Illustration Creative Show.

Julia
Teaches on: Monday, Tuesday
Genres: pop, rock, jazz, latin
Expertise: performance, songwriting, music theory and solfège, vocal production (Logic X).
Book a trial lesson with Julia
“Whether it’s a first singing lesson or the next step, everything starts somewhere. The best part is getting to guide someone through that with attention, trust, and joy.”

Julia is a singer, songwriter, and producer. She studied jazz and pop at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. From a young age, she grew up with classical music, played the violin intensively, and sang in the National Children’s Choir. Under her artist name Julia Sabate, she now performs on stages in the Netherlands and abroad, including MadCool (Madrid), BIME (Bilbao), Pukkelpop (Belgium), and ESNS (the Netherlands). Her passion lies in Spanish-language music and writing her own songs.

Lotte
Teaches on: Monday
Genres: jazz, musical, theatre
Expertise: piano (basic), music theory and solfège, audition prep, lyric interpretation
Book a trial lesson with Lotte
Confidence tends to come naturally once you allow yourself to enjoy what you’re doing. In my singing lessons, I’m happy to help you get there—and you can also come to me for audition coaching.”

Lotte graduated from the Music Theatre program at Codarts in Rotterdam. Since then, she has gained extensive experience both on pop stages and in musical theatre. For example, she has performed in the musicals Soldaat van Oranjeand Ciske de Rat. As a musical theatre performer, Lotte has a lot of experience with auditions.

Nadeche
Teaches on: Friday
Genres: pop, R&B, soul, musical
Expertise: UVS technique, riffing/adlibs, llyric interpretation
Book a trial lesson with Nadeche
“The best thing about giving singing lessons is to create a safe environment for my students, so I can help them to discover their voice from a place of fun!”

Nadeche got her Masters Degree in Pop Music from the conservatory in Tilburg. Before that she got her Bachelors degree as a Music Teacher. since then she sang in several bands, both as a lead vocalist and as a backing vocalist. You could’ve seen her on stage at big festivals like Paaspop. She also sang ánd acted in several theater productions and you can hear her voice in multiple radio jingles. As a vocal teacher she worked for the Fontys Conservatory and at the preparatory program of the Toneelschool Amsterdam.

Zoe
Teaches on: Tuesday, Thursday
Genres: jazz, pop, R&B, gospel, soul, funk
Expertise: timing, improvisation, songwriting
Book a trial lesson with Zoe
“What matters most to me is that a student can sing in a relaxed way. From there, we’ll explore together how you want to sound!”

Zoe graduated from the jazz department at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, with voice as her main subject. But that’s not all she does—besides being a singer, Zoe is also active as a dancer and songwriter. Her favorite genres are jazz, pop, R&B, gospel, soul, and funk.

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Jessie
Teaches on: Wednesday
Genres: R&B, (neo-)soul, jazz, pop, singer-songwriter, theatre
Expertise: riffing/adlibs, songwriting, piano (basic), music theory and solfège, audition prep
FULLY BOOKED
“As a vocalist you can feel very vulnerable, and I find it important to draw strength from that. Telling a story through music is the most beautiful thing there is.”

Jessie graduated in 2023 from the Jazz Department of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Alongside her studies, she sings in a gypsy jazz quartet called The Roseland Quartet and performs as a backing vocalist with the reggae-dub band Bagjuice at several well-known reggae festivals. Beyond jazz, she has a deep love for soul, blues, reggae, and pop music — influences that also shine through in her own work. She is currently working on her debut EP: an English-language blend of soul, jazz, and pop.

Kristina
Teaches on: Thursday, Saturday
Genres: jazz, blues, soul
Expertise: improvisation, music theory and solfège, piano (basic), songwriting, audition prep,
Book a trial lesson with Kristina
“I want to help students discover and develop their authentic voice, through vocal technique, improvisation, songwriting, and artistic expression”

Kristina is a Ukrainian-Russian singer and composer based in Amsterdam. During her music studies in Moscow and St. Petersburg, she developed—partly out of homesickness—a deep love for Ukrainian folk music and began composing her own work, blending jazz with Ukrainian folklore. After releasing her debut album Hristya v Namysti in 2019, Kristina moved to the Netherlands to study at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Her work has been featured at Jazzfest, VPRO Vrije Geluiden, the Keep an Eye Jazz Award, and the Rough Diamonds Series at the Bimhuis.




Nadine
Teaches on: Monday, Tuesday
Genres: pop, soul, R&B
Expertise: EVTS, appoggio (breath technique), songwriting
Book a trial lesson with Nadine
“Your voice is the most personal instrument there is. I really enjoy helping students find and develop their own voice and songs.”

Nadine graduated at the Conservatory of Amsterdam – Popmusic in 2021. Next to focus on teaching and singing technique, there is a lot of focus on songwriting skills. That is what Nadine has been doing mostly after she graduated. She put out two EP’s under the moniker Mazey Haze. With multiple singles getting high praise at national radiostations like 3FM and even abroad. Which led to live shows in Paris and London. She is working on her 3rd EP at the moment.

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Sarah
Teaches on: Tuesday, Wednesday Genres: Pop, Jazz
Expertise: improvisation, lyric interpretation
FULLY BOOKED
“I love giving students the tools to enjoy their singing more. I like to work with improvisation: it trains the ear and keeps things creative!”

Sarah started out with classical violin as her main instrument and studied at the Prins Claus Conservatorium in Groningen. In 2018, she switched to a bachelor’s in Jazz Vocals at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, where she graduated in 2022. Sarah has many years of experience as a vocal coach. She currently sings in various projects and is also writing her own music at the moment.

Sofia
Teaches on: Tuesday, Thursday
Genres: Pop, Jazz
Expertise: improvisation, music theory and solfège, English diction,, piano (basic and intermediate)
FULLY BOOKED
NB: English only! “Storytelling the most powerful thing vocalists are able to do. We will build a strong foundation for your voice to grow and flourish.”

Sofia is our only native English speaking teacher. All the way from the United States, where she studied Jazz at the University of Illinois. After two bachelors (vocal performance and jazz performance) she went to the Netherlands to complete her Master’s degree at the jazz department of the Conservatory of Amsterdam. Since she got her masters degree in 2021 Sofia is a performing jazz vocalist, arranger and composer. She will be releasing her debut album later this year.

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