World-class singing TEACHERS
Ed and Anna have worked with some of the best singers in the industry, from Grammy winners, BRIT nominees, Platinum-selling artists, X-Factor finalists, and West-End stars, as well as countless beginners.
They are both 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.
They 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, received BRIT nominations, Mercury Prize nominations, and been finalists on X-Factor. They have taken lead and supporting roles in West End musicals such as ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Chicago’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘Thriller’ and ‘Get Up, Stand Up!’ (the Bob Marley musical).
Ed is the highest level Speech Level Singing (SLS) instructor in the UK, and is an expert in fixing singers' voices and helping them prepare for auditions, gigs, tours, or just singing round the house.
Anna Stubbs
BA (Hons), LGSMD PG Dip
VOCAL COACH
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 and her clients are often in the top 40.
ED STAUNTON
BMus (Hons), BSc (Hons)
Ed’s clients have won Grammys, sold Platinum records, had #1 albums, received BRIT nominations, Mercury Prize nominations, and been finalists on X-Factor. They have taken lead and supporting roles in West End musicals such as ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Chicago’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘Thriller’ and ‘Get Up, Stand Up!’ (the Bob Marley musical).
Ed Staunton & Seth Riggs
Ed specialises in vocal technique and is an expert in fixing singers' voices and helping them prepare for auditions, recordings, gigs, tours, or just sing for pleasure. He has also helped countless beginners find their own voice and express themselves.
Ed is the highest level Speech Level Singing (SLS) instructor and was personally trained by Maestro Seth Riggs (Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson's voice coach, and who developed SLS); and by Dave Stroud, (One Direction, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, Natasha Bedingfield, and Kelly Clarkson).
“Having lessons with Ed and can’t express how great he is. Really well structured lessons and amazing understanding of how the voice works.”
Ed works with recording artists of all genres, stage performers, actors, music and drama students, as well as amateur and hobby singers.
Ed has been a certified SLS instructor since 2005 and has studied the SLS technique since 2003, including considerable time with the legendary Seth Riggs in his L.A. studios.
Ed holds a B.Mus. degree in Vocal Performance, Music Production and Arranging as well as a second degree in Psychology & Physiology (B.Sc.). These disciplines help strengthen his understanding of the voice and mind of the performer.
As a vocal coach, Ed strives to bring the best out in his students' voices without compromising their individuality as a singer or making them sound either over-trained or unsuitable for their genre.
Although he now specialises in vocal technique, Ed has over 20 years’ experience as a singer, starting out as a rock singer then pop. He has also studied R&B, Jazz and Latin.
Ed is also an experienced pianist, guitarist and songwriter, and occasional arranger and producer.
He is also a member of the BVA, the British Voice Association.
TEACHING Hours
Mondays: 11am - 6pm
Tuesdays: 11am - 6pm
Wednesdays: 10am - 7pm
Thursdays: 10am - 7pm
Fridays: 10am - 7pm
testimonials
“I have been lucky enough to have Ed Staunton as my singing tutor for half a year now and appreciate how determined, honest and creative he works with me on my singing - in both, a technical and creative way.
My progress singing wise has been massive since I started lessons with him. I hope to be able to keep working with him. He’s a great teacher and inspiration, thanks Ed!”
“Ed is simply the best singing teacher ever!”
“I am a singer-songwriter and wanted to improve my technique and the general sound of my voice. Having already had a few lessons before with other teachers in other places, I wasn’t sure how much I could really improve and was feeling disheartened about it. However, after just one lesson with Ed I found new hope! He was so welcoming and friendly and explained so much about my voice that made so much sense and helped me to understand why I had been so limited with my range in the past.
He really knows his stuff, explains the ‘science’ of the voice in a really easy to understand way, really listens to what your needs are and gives you exercises that really work! After just a few weeks I (and all of my friends and family) noticed a massive improvement in my voice.
Ed is so professional, thorough and knowledgeable, and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking to improve their singing, whatever their standard.”
ANNA STUBBS
BA (Hons) Leeds College of Music, LGSMD PG Dip Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Anna's clients have 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.
Anna 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 '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).
She has toured extensively and also runs a small record label making her a valuable mentor in the industry.
Kinzoogianna
Anna’s Music
Anna’s Band
“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! ”