Gisborne
Singing Lessons | Choirs | Artist development, Aural Lessons, Song Writing Workshops, Posture for Singers and Instrumentalists
Bio
I’ve been teaching contemporary vocals for more than 15 years and have over 45 years singing experience and knowledge of both classical and contemporary vocal styles.
As a Full Associate Member of the New Zealand Association of Teachers of Singing (NEWZATS) and APRA/AMCOS, I’m passionate about advocating ethical teaching principles and promoting vocal education.
I’m registered with NZBN and conduct lessons from my welcoming home studio in Whataupoko, Gisborne.
I strongly believe that anyone with a functioning voice can sing, and if they can’t, I consider it my privilege and an honour to teach them how.
My focus is on ensuring healthy vocal development, employing scientifically proven pedagogy and techniques to enable longevity of the voice.
My lifelong dedication to understanding the voice has led to the creation, development, and implementation of my comprehensive vocal program, which effectively helps students achieve excellent results in a reasonable timeframe. My program is designed to work with all voices and ability levels from children to adults.
As a voice teacher I incorporate many different methodologies, both classical (Bel Canto) and contemporary and I have a flexible, personalized approach, as each person and voice is very different and unique.
I have extensive experience in resolving intricate and complex vocal issues and have developed strong diagnostic skills. I’ve assisted performers experiencing vocal difficulties and damage to rehabilitate their voices.
My vocal and musical experience includes singing from a young age, serving as choir leader in high school, completing Estill Level 1&2 vocal training, performing in plays, singing professionally, recording a contemporary music album, engaging in various musical projects, doing voice over work for radio commercials, providing backing vocals for other artists’ albums, arranging, writing lyrics and providing melodies for artists’ songs, collaborating with other musicians, producing and composing music on digital audio workstations, audio engineering, songwriting, and teaching voice.
I’m honest and will always encourage my students to discover their full vocal potential, artistic expression, and unique singing voices.
If you have any concerns about your vocal health, I suggest seeking advice from a medical professional.
Teaching Info
Singing is a skill that anyone with a working voice can learn. You don’t need exceptional talent, on the contrary, “hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”.
As an experienced voice teacher, I can effectively teach you to sing to advanced levels in modern contemporary styles, with the same authentic tonal qualities and expert skill levels as vocalists such as Celine Dion and Whitney Houston (grade 8 and beyond).
With a background in Bel Canto, my techniques are grounded in the classical school of teaching, however once you know how to use your instrument, you can sing in ANY style or genre.
I encourage everyone to set HIGH singing goals, because I believe that it’s absolutely possible to achieve them with the right guidance, techniques and practice.
To be able to sing those powerful, beautiful high belts, healthily with TOTAL FREEDOM and confidence, knowing your voice won’t let you down, is an exhilarating and incredibly uplifting feeling I’d like everyone to experience!
Many aspiring singers have imagined their vocal successes, but they frequently abandon these dreams because they doubt their own abilities. That’s why I’m here, to reveal the true potential of your voice.
Taking singing lessons will greatly enhance your vocal abilities and help you develop a healthy technique that will last a lifetime.
If you’ve ever been discouraged or been told “not to quit your day job,” I’d especially like to encourage you to take lessons – it’s never too late to start!
Letitia is nothing short of amazing. I started seeing Letitia to make the transition from classical singing to contemporary, and she has been a wealth of knowledge and support as I make this leap. What I like about Letitia‘s program is that it doesn’t take shortcuts and ensures singers are taking the healthiest route to achieve their goals with sustainable long-term results. I would recommend Letitia‘s services to anyone who is wanting to get into singing and wants to start their journey the right way, or to an experienced singer who wants to learn advanced techniques and how to get more out of their existing skill set.
Charlotta
Letitia Lindeque Vocal Coach, not only is she a beautiful person, she also has a very beautiful soul. Tayne has been with Letitia just over a year and she has done so much for him. Her style of coaching is very professional, her approach to the person learning is very patient, kind and caring and she can cater for both genders, which is marvelous. She is honest and we just love her, Tayne will not miss a day of coaching with Letitia, and has not. So take mine and Tayne's word, she is the most experienced vocal/singing coach I have come across, she knows her work, and if you persevere with her way of teaching, you will never look back. Thank you Letitia, we appreciate all that you have done, hope you can put up with us for many more years.
Patricia/Tayne
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. I have learnt so much, not only about my voice, but also Spiritually. I have enjoyed every moment, every yawn and every stupid time when I thought the note was higher than it really was! You have taught me to relax and to believe in myself. I know now, that I can sing anything I want to, if I just practice! I will never forget your investment in my life.
Miranda
Thank you very much, you are an amazing teacher. I never would have believed that I would be able to get to even half my singing ability that I am at today! I feel a lot more confident with my music and you gave me skills that I'll treasure for life.
