As the only Certified Master Teacher in the North of England, Andy can uniquely offer Estill Voice Training™ to those interested in:
If you're new to singing, it's vitally important that you're taught the fundamentals correctly. If you're searching the net, looking for advice on how to sing, you'll already know that there's a lot of conflicting advice out there. Andy will ensure that you learn the basics - steadily, at your own pace, allowing you the time and freedom to explore what your voice can do, rather than trying to force you to sing in a way that makes no sense to you.
With Estill Voice Training™, the singer is empowered to make their own choices, to use their voice in a natural way, and to take ownership of their own artistry. Learning to sing with Andy will ensure that you get the voice you always wanted - the voice you always knew was in there somewhere!
One of the guiding principles of Estill Voice Training™ is 'knowledge is power'. Knowing how your voice works is a good thing! Estill replaces mystery and imagery with precise anatomical information and gives the singer a high degree of control over their voice.
Opera singers do not sound like Pop or Musical Theatre singers. Estill Voice Training™ can explain how and why they sing as they do. No matter what kind of music you sing - be it Opera, Pop, Theatre, Gospel, R and B, Rock - EVT can explain the subtle (and not-so subtle!) differences between styles and give you the ability to choose exactly how you want to sing.
If you've ever wondered why your voice always seems to do the wrong thing, or if you don't know what's going to happen from one gig to the next, singing lessons with Andy Follin could be just what you need.
These days, all successful singers are multi-skilled. It's no longer sufficient to be able to sing in just one style or genre. By adding more 'strings to your bow' you're making yourself a much more commercial proposition. Why lose out on a contract, just because you didn't know how to Belt the end of 'Memory'? If you're an Opera singer looking to move into Musicals, or a Pop singer who wants to knock out some Jazz standards, Andy will help you understand the differences between each style, and give you the freedom to use your voice in any way you choose.
If you're an experienced singer, or a dancer who occasionally has to sing, you're probably not looking for regular singing lessons. But we all get nervous before auditions, so sometimes a vocal 'MOT' can be just what you need to make sure everything is where it should be! If you've an important audition coming up, why not book a one-off session with Andy and get yourself in perfect shape?
If you've been on an Estill Level 1 or Level 2 course and are looking to practice the things you studied, or maybe understand them a little better, Andy's Practice Groups may be what you need! Join other Estill pupils in a relaxed, informal environment where the aim is to develop your voice, your vocal skills - and simply have fun! For those wishing to take their studies of Estill further, Andy can also help you prepare for your Certificate of Figure Proficiency (CFP).
If you just want to be the best singer you can be, Andy will give you everything you need to be a confident, multi-skilled, successful singer! All lessons are personally tailored to ensure you get exactly what you want and need - in as short a time as possible.
Andy teaches throughout the North West - from his home in St Helens, and from his studio in Manchester.
For more information on the Manchester studio, check out the Singing lessons in Manchester page.
Manchester studio
£37.50 for 45 minutes (£50 per hour)
St Helens (home)
£30 for 45 minutes (£40 per hour)
St Helens
£10 per person per hour (sessions last 2 or 3 hours)
To book a session with Andy, you need to put down a deposit of £25. This is to cover the studio costs in case of late cancellation.
The £25 will be deducted from the first lesson fee.
Simply click on the button below and follow the Paypal transaction instructions. Once you've paid, Andy will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your lesson.
Please note: Students must give a minimum of 48 hours' notice should they need cancel a lesson. Giving less than 48 hours' notice will mean the full cost of that lesson will be charged. Additionally, if a student forgets a scheduled lesson or is late (regardless of reason, including illness) the full cost of the lesson will still be charged.