Group Coaching Sessions

Next block starts 27 February 2025

Vocal Performance Coaching Group Sessions are led by professional vocal coach Hannah Smikle, founder of Vocal Performance Coaching.

VPC adult group sessions aim to build confidence, providing the opportunity for a singer to explore their voice in a supportive environment, through excellent technical training and regular performance events.

Sessions run in a short block of six or seven week terms, and follow a bespoke vocal training programme. A live performance is included at a local venue on the final week of the block. Each term will stand alone, so you’re welcome to attend each term, as every block of sessions will cover new material.

Develop your Voice, grow your confidence

Group sessions are for singers who want to build confidence, develop vocally, and grow as a performer! Open to all adults and all levels of experience and ability. It is for everyone who loves singing, and maybe those with a secret ambition to sing on stage, who might want to sing their own songs at an open mic, or to blow everyone away at karaoke!

Professional coaching in a low-pressure environment

  • Vocal technique

  • Performance anxiety management tools

  • Pop repertoire coaching

  • Confidence building

  • Performance skills

  • Mic technique

  • Stylistic application

  • Vocal health guidance

  • Group setting

  • Supportive community

  • Performance opportunity in a live venue

  • A damn good time!

Location

Group sessions are held at:

The Centre For Mental Health in the Music Industry
(part of Heaton Moor Counselling and Therapy Centre)
33b Shaw Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport SK4 4AG

If bookings exceed centre capacity, sessions may run from a central Stockport location by junction 1 of the M60. Any changes to the venue will be confirmed by email ahead of your first session.

Getting There

The Centre For Mental Health in The Music Industry is part of Heaton Moor Counselling and Therapy Centre. The centre is above Heatons Tandoori – you will see a black door to the right of the restaurant with a small sign with the centre logo on, and a buzzer to press on your arrival. The centre is located on the first floor, steps access only.

Parking

There is free on-street parking on Shaw Road and the neighbouring streets, please allow time to find suitable parking as this venue does not have its own car park.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Sessions will be 75 minutes, giving time for a group vocal warm up, vocal technique training, repertoire learning, group singing and individual coaching feedback for those who would like.

    We’ll want to use every minute of our time together, so please be mindful of the session start time and arrive promptly to ensure a punctual start.

  • The sessions will run from The Centre For Mental Health in the Music Industry.

    The address is 33b Shaw Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport SK4 4AG.

    The Centre For Mental Health in The Music Industry is part of Heaton Moor Counselling and Therapy Centre. The centre is above Heatons Tandoori – you will see a black door to the right of the restaurant with a small sign with the centre logo on, and a buzzer to press on your arrival. The centre is located on the first floor, steps access only.

    Parking: There is free on-street parking on Shaw Road and the neighbouring streets, please allow time to find suitable parking as this venue does not have its own car park.

    The final session (performance opportunity) will be at a local venue to be confirmed during the course.

    Note: If bookings exceed centre capacity, sessions may run from a central Stockport location by junction 1 of the M60. Any changes to the venue will be confirmed by email ahead of your first session.

  • Thursday evenings in Stockport from 7.45–9.00pm.

  • The block of six sessions costs £70, plus a £2 booking fee. The block/term must be paid in full before attending the first session.

    As the groups are limited in number, full payment secures your space for the block. Places are non-refundable, and missed sessions cannot be reimbursed.

    The term fee will also include a performance evening as our final session. This may require you to attend at different/earlier time, but more information will be provided closer to the performance date.

  • No! If you would prefer not to take part in the live performance element of the term, that is absolutely fine! You are welcome to join us at the performance evening to offer support to your fellow singers! If you would like to go for it, you’d be welcome to perform a song of your choice- more information on the performance evening to be discussed during the term.

  • We do it all again! The sessions will run in termly blocks, and at the end of the block, I will schedule a new term to follow, which will explore new material and technical application with a performance evening, giving you another opportunity to perform! Places allocated on a first come, first serve basis once booking opens, and a waiting list will be available once full.

  • Don’t worry! I’ll be streaming the sessions online to a private Facebook group which will have a playback option for you to catch up at any time, revise any of what we’ve covered or you can jump into our group warm up at home before other performances you may have!

  • I’d suggest bringing some water with you, and something to take notes with if that’s helpful to you!

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