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: Thursday, Sunday
Genres: pop, soul, gospel, R&B, jazz, funk
Expertise: improvisation, expression, performance
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“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
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“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.

Delaram
Teaches on: Wednesday (Choirs)
Genres: jazz, classical
Expertise: improvisation, singing in harmony, arranging
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“Werken met een koor is een constante ontdekkingstocht naar klank, resonantie en verbinding. Wanneer stemmen samenkomen verschuift er iets in ons lichaam, onze adem en onze aanwezigheid ten opzichte van elkaar” .

Delaram begon haar muzikale training al op 5 jarige leeftijd in haar geboorteland Iran, waar zij aan de prestigieuze Pars Music Institution in Tehran klassiek viool studeerde. Vanaf daar is zij, na 6 jaar studeren aan het Conservatorium in Tehran, in 2023 op de Jazz afdeling van het Conservatorium van Amsterdam terechtgekomen waar zij nu haar Bachelor aan het afmaken is. Naast haar studie zingt zij bij verschillende projecten, waaronder het Marmouche Orchestra. Delaram heeft opgetreden op meerdere gerenommeerde Jazz Festivals, waaronder North Sea Jazz, het London Jazz, en het Münster Jazz Festival.

Jitteke
Teaches on: Friday
Genres: Pop, R&B
Expertise: vocal technique, performance, songwriting
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“My singing lessons are always tailored to your personal goals, level and interests. Whether you’re just starting out or already have experience, we’ll figure out together what you want to achieve.“

Jitteke is an alumna of the Herman Brood Academie, where she completed the four-year bachelor program for Music Artists. She now releases her own music and spends a lot of time in the studio writing and recording new material. With her own band she has performed at venues including Melkweg Amsterdam and Bird Rotterdam. And of course, Jitteke has been teaching singing lessons for years.

Julia
Teaches on: Monday, Tuesday
Genres: pop, rock, jazz, latin
Expertise: performance, songwriting, music theory and solfège, vocal production (Logic X).
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“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
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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
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“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.

Tosca
Teaches on: Wednesdays
Genres: pop, alt-pop, rock, singer-songwriter
Expertise: songwriting, performance, self-accompaniment on guitar
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“To me, singing is so special because your voice is so closely connected to your feelings and emotions; it’s more than just an instrument. I love helping you discover your own unique sound in our singing lessons!“

Tosca is a singer, songwriter and the frontwoman of her band Stella. She started taking singing lessons at the age of 10 and didn’t stop since. After secondary school, she was accepted into the Popacademie at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. During those four years, she studied not only vocal technique but also songwriting, performance and production. While studying, Tosca started her own band, Stella, with whom she released the EP “I love you, Fish”. She has also performed as an artist in theatre shows and worked as a backing vocalist. On top of that, Tosca has been giving private singing lessons for years!

teachers at amsterdam north

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
Book a trial lesson with Jessie
“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,
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“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
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“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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Zemfira
Teaches on: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Genres: Pop, Rock, metal, indie folk
Expertise: rock effects (growling, fry screams), performance, style interpretation
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NB: English only! “As someone who is very passionate about my own instrument which is constantly evolving, I love helping people discover and unlock their own voice through the music that makes them feel the most.”

Zemfira is a Azerbaijani-born Amsterdam-based singer and songwriter. Having left home very early on her own to pursue music, she lived in the United States studying jazz, then moved to the Netherlands, where she finished her bachelor’s in jazz and master’s degree in pop, all while focusing on heavy vocals. With her own alternative project, ZEMMA, and a progressive/metal band, BIGMOTH, Zemfira continues to blend her eclectic background with her influences, paving her way through the underground scene.

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