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 in both classical and contemporary vocal styles.
I conduct lessons from my cozy home studio in Whataupoko, Gisborne.
My focus is on ensuring vocal development, employing scientifically proven pedagogy and healthy 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 has effectively helped my 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.
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 proud to be a registered member of the New Zealand Association of Teachers of Singing (NEWZATS) and APRA/AMCOS.
I’m honest and always strive to encourage and guide my students to reach their full vocal potential, artistry, and unique voice. If you have any vocal health concerns, I recommend consulting a medical professional.
Teaching Info
Singing is a skill that anyone with a functioning instrument (voice) can learn.
You don’t need special talent, on the contrary, “hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”.
As a voice teacher, vocal coach and vocal technique instructor, I offer specialized vocal instruction in modern contemporary vocal styles, supported by more than 15 years of teaching and 45 years of singing experience and vocal knowledge.
This means I can effectively teach you to sing with AUTHENTIC, MODERN CONTEMPORARY vocal techniques and tonal qualities that enable you to achieve the advanced singing skills of vocalists such as Celine Dion and Whitney Houston (grade 8 and beyond).
Reaching this singing level requires advanced technical expertise and a thorough understanding of vocal mechanics to execute effectively and safely.
Perhaps you haven’t thought about setting these types of singing goals before, or maybe you believed they were only for a “select” few, but with my guidance, you absolutely can achieve them if you want to!
Additionally, I’m experienced at helping individuals resolve intricate, complex vocal challenges, such as singing off-key, tonal imbalances, projection constraints, coordination and muscular control difficulties, articulation and diction problems, vocal breaks, limited singing range, etc.
To be able to sing those high belts, or whatever you want, with TOTAL FREEDOM and confidence, knowing your voice won’t let you down, is an exhilarating and incredibly uplifting feeling I’d love everyone to experience!
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.
Many aspiring singers have envisioned their vocal achievements, yet they often dismiss these dreams due to a lack of confidence in their abilities. That’s why I’m here, to show you what your voice is truly capable of.
Taking lessons will significantly help you improve your singing skills and ensure you’re using healthy technique that will endure throughout your life.
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!
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.
