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The Vocal Coach London. Private singing lessons. Singing Teacher. Voice development.

5.0

Based on 67 reviews

The Vocal Coach London. Private singing lessons. Singing Teacher. Voice development.

5.0

Based on 67 reviews

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JEREMIAH JONES

05:26 19 Dec 22

If you’re looking for a vocal coach…Stop. You found him.Vasili is absolutely incredible. For years I thought I was a baritone, as I was told by other coaches. But within a few minutes, he smiles and says, “You’re actually a tenor.” I was shocked because I never thought I’d ever hear those words.What happened over the next few lessons completely transformed by relationship with singing. I found my true voice, a voice that wowed my friends and family and gave me so much more inspiration to write music that I would LOVE to sing.Not going to lie, Vasili is very honest and will push you forward. There’s no sugar coating here, there is technique, work and diligence but also creativity, ingenuity and passion. He’s very smart, having 10 different ways to communicate the same concept, so that if I don’t get it on the first try (which is typical lol) then he will help me understand it a different way.If you hire him you’re going to find very, very quickly that he delivers beyond what most vocal coaches even attempt. He will reach into you and pull out a voice buried deep inside. He will help you shape your sound into a wave of music. He will transform you in the best signer you can possibly be.Like I said above, stop searching. You found him.Thank you so much Vasili for unlocking my potential and helping me discover my true and powerful voice.JJ

Chloe Verae

19:11 12 Nov 22

Alex Green

12:47 26 Jan 22

I was a guitarist playing in a covers band with a strong desire to take on vocal duties.I was fortunate enough to find Vasili who has given me all the confidence and tools to make my dream a reality. After just six months of lessons with Vasili I stepped onto the stage of a famous london venue as lead vocalist , enjoying an unbelievably positive crowd response.Many thanks Vasili for making this possible.Alex Green

Kanesh Bala

12:53 01 Dec 21

Vasili is a master of Bel Canto, supported by his superb technique and lyrical sensitivity, which he is able to impart through his deeply researched and well delivered teaching methods. I have benefited greatly from his tutelage and wide operatic repertoire.

William Soulier

19:10 30 Nov 21

Vasili is an incredibly talented vocal coach with a unique approach which yields results beyond any expectation. His knowledge has no boundaries in terms of music genres and always manages to bring out the best in every pupil. Would recommend to anyone!

Gurinder Chadha

11:41 02 Aug 21

Vasilli is a phenomenal singer but more than that the way he teaches my young daughter about everything else that singing brings ie confidence, poise, strength is wonderful and highly skilled enabling her to be in full command of her craft. I highly recommend him.

Julia Ebner

08:32 16 Jul 21

Vasili is a truly amazing coach who managed to get the best out of us (and our voices as the extension of our souls). My partner and I worked with him both on our signing and speaking voices and Vasili taught us the necessary techniques and gave us the right mindset and psychological support. He uses lots of helpful metaphors and innovative exercises and is full of positive, encouraging energy in his sessions. We can highly recommend him to anyone wanting to improve their vocal skills.

Stephanie Emile

21:12 15 Jun 21

Where do I start? Vasilis is everything I dreamt of in a singing coach. I trained for years until late into my teens, but then stopped for nearly 15 years. I didn’t want to start at the basics again, but also didn’t have the same range or ability I used to. My partner bought me lessons with Vasilis for Christmas as a surprise (I had previously found him and thought he sounds amazing, but too good for me). I showed up to the studio and there he was, and a few minutes in he already had me at a level I thought I wasn’t capable of. Not only does he teach you singing techniques, but he instils a new level of confidence in you. He speaks to me in a language I understand, he doesn’t let me come in and faff or give excuses, but guides me gently and tells me I’m capable of the notes. Encouragement and realism. He’s quickly picked up my range, old and new and has me focusing on breathing, tongue placement, voice placement etc. All the little things you forget over the years. And to top it all off, I can then pick songs that fill my heart with so much joy. I walk away feel light, fulfilled, proud and confident after every class. Heart fully open. Thank you for giving me that and bringing my voice back!

Gareth Edwards

20:02 15 Jun 21

What a wonderful human being. I learnt a significant amount which has improved me immediately, in just one lesson. Highly recommended.

Sarah

17:15 25 May 21

I was really nervous before going to the London vocal coach. I had never sung before and had grown up with a stammer which had made me conscious about my voice. During the first lesson I felt a release of a tension I never knew I had. After a few lessons I began to see my voice in a very different way. It was no longer something I wanted to conceal but an instrument that was my own. Vasili’s lessons have given me more than I could ever have hoped for and I would recommend him to anyone. He is a very gifted teacher.

Leni Hester

12:21 13 Feb 21

I wish I could choose more stars. In just a few lessons, I have gone from having lost faith in my singing to having a completely new understanding on multiple levels. Vasili is clear and concise when teaching technique. He is skilled at correcting bad habits while at the same time being encouraging and making you truly excited about singing. He doesn’t get stuck in teaching only one style. I can’t recommend him highly enough! Work with him and it will change your life!

irina taras

03:18 08 Dec 20

Thank you for everything you teach me Vasili! I didn't learn in almost 2 months from another teacher, how much I learn from you in a few hours.I liked every detail you taught me and your personality is nice to , because have everything, seriosity, you're very trustly person and respectful.I appreciate it a lot because it is transmitted that you put your soul into everything you do and you don't like to waste time at all or in vain. You are very expressive and very explicit, but especially very confident, that's why you can learn very quickly how to improve your vocal techniques, correct difficulties in how to sing and absolutely everything ,you need to become a true vocal soloist. . Every detail of your techniques made me understand what no one has ever explained or shown me, not even another vocal coach. I am proud to have such a good vocal coach in London who really does his job and puts his soul into everything he does, but especially he knows how to encourage us to gain self-confidence. I have no words .I will keep in mind, everything you teach me and I will remember everytime I sing or I do exercises.Many thanks! 🤗I wish you all the best from the world.And of course Very Happy Christmas 🎄 and New Year! 🙏🤗😘

Lolita Aranas

16:15 19 Nov 20

Billie Tossoun

13:36 19 Nov 20

I asked Vasilli to coach my 9 year old daughter for professional auditions. Vasilli is kind, patient and really constructive, helpful to my daughters age and abilities. Lessons were both structured and inspiring. Couldn’t recommend him enough!

Sungwook Oh

13:56 04 Nov 20

We invited Vasili to come to do an online teaching session for over 30 students and he nailed it. Not only did all of the participants learn something new about their vocals and the singing but they all gave feedback saying that Vasili was incredibly fun, professional and interactive. I'm not sure there's much else we can ask of from a teacher.

Emily Perzan

23:29 22 Aug 20

Vasili Karpiak is an amazing professional teacher. I have toured all over the world and trained professionally for the past 20 years, and my lessons with Vasili brought my vocal quality to another level! He is excellent at explaining techniques and has given me the confidence to try new music styles. He is passionate about the arts and it shows in the way he teaches. I am so glad that I was able to take lessons from this phenomenal teacher! If you are looking for a voice teacher that will make you smile, feel confident, expand your range, improve your breathing and help you connect to the notes and text, than look no further! Vasili is the teacher for you!!!!

shelva Thiruchelvam

08:48 29 Jul 20

An absolutely amazing Teacher and Mentor...We started lessons with Vasili hoping to become stronger and more capable singers. It would be an understatement to say he his a very experienced tutor. Making us as students feel very comfortable and motivated. He is very good at explaining how to use your voice correctly and be more confident and effective while singing. He has taught us how to be better performers and artists; as he is a truly amazing guide for us both as students.There really has been a drastic improvement in our vocal abilities and I am sure we will only get better and more successful as singers and performers with thanks to his help.

Orlando Marquina

21:14 10 Jul 20

Excelente..!!! Vasili es muy agradable y se da a entender muy bien,me hizo entender como corregir mis errores Y descubrí lo real de mi voz ...Creí que el idioma sería un factor pero no lo fue estaría encantado de tomar otra clase ...

KLEONIKI D

13:19 06 Jun 20

Vasili is such an amazing vocal coach that understands the deeper truth of the voice and will help you OWN your TRUE voice. Always supportive and warm. Thank you for all the teachings 🙏🏻

Ярослав Якубчук (Yaroslav Yakubchuk)

13:16 06 Jun 20

We have classes with Vasiliy for more than four years going through the Voice Kids UK and other experiences. He is an excellent motivating coach, singing himself well. His classes are never boring with best abilities of the voice extracted and enhanced. Opera is obviously at top, but not only that. Everything vocally sound will be great.

Silver Birch

17:36 01 Jun 20

So i turned up for my first vocal lesson ever, being an over 40 year old male , I'm thinking I'm too old for this gig , played guitar for many years, with some great vocalists , but never really tried to sing, apart from in the car when I'm alone , embarrassed zero confidence feeling stupid and almost wondering how I got to even book a vocal lesson, I mean come on , singing isn't for me , I sound terrible, any how, I'm waiting outside the rehearsal rooms in like the steinway studios, ok I'm about to do a runner , this is way above my grade .... but I'm caught on the way out, by Vasili , he says hello, and already the stress is starting to drain away, awesome karma right from the off , so we begin , within seconds I feel more and more relaxed , he understands my lack of confidence Im a beginner , patient fun encouraging, zip an hour into various fun call and response piano training and physical techniques , and I'm actually hitting some notes , and I don’t think they sound too bad anymore - that was like 1 lesson.I book again for another lesson in the following week, as i wait again outside another great rehearsal facility in central London , out walks a future star operatic singer, I recognize him fro the TV, he was training with Vasili before my lesson, I'm like wow, this guy teaches the stars, and now he has to adjust his lesson back down to my beginners level, which he does effortlessly -, one of those rare people in life , don't hesitate to book a lesson , its life changing , if your a beginner and thinking about singing , call this guy , he is amazingThe lessons gave me a huge amount of confidence , made me release that songs I used to shy away from, as they were too high for my voice, now are my play ground, Vasili has brought music back into my soul - and for that I can not thank him enough

Ester Levin

10:54 27 May 20

Dan Nur

14:55 19 May 20

Tamara Trusseau

20:29 18 May 20

I find Vasili to be an extremely professional and perceptive vocal coach. He brings an astounding level of knowledge and insight into every session. He enables learning and advancement, while encouraging individuality and self-awareness. He is skilled, accomplished and versatile and truly a pleasure to work with!

Ab M

15:08 12 May 20

I have just had two lessons with Vasili to improve my speaking for my YouTube videos. I and others can already see a dramatic improvement in my presentation style. He's fun, engaging and over delivers. Highly recommended.

Lopa Sarkar

23:10 10 May 20

Vasili is an incredible teacher. In only a few lessons he progressed my voice and had me sounding better than I ever imagined possible. He has a way of relating concepts so I can quickly grasp them and understand them. Most of all he really and truly cares about and believes in his students. I find singing scary and he has boosted my confidence and my sound. I highly recommend him. You will be so happy with your progress.

Eona Music

17:28 21 Jan 20

Vasili is an amazing teacher that is very confident, encouraging and professional. He helped me improve my stamina, use of my diaphragm, ability to belt high notes and overall quality of my voice. I noticed dramatic results straightaway so I highly recommend him!

M Gottlieb

17:36 18 Jan 20

I feel fortunate to have found Vasili as my vocal coach. So professional and fun to work with. He is focused on growing not only your sound but also your confidence as a performer. His positive energy, passion for music and excitement for what he does is unrivalled, and very much felt by his students.Thanks to Vasili’s guidance, my vocal range has grown in a short period of time. He has helped me sing in a way that feels easy and effortless, especially when struggling with a difficult phrase of particular note - he knows exactly how to make it happen. I leave every session with him feeling like I’ve truly learned and improved.Thoroughly recommended.

Mashael AlGhalib

19:39 06 Jan 20

Vasili is an amazing vocal coach. He is genuine and really cares. Very professional yet very easy to deal with . You feel very comfortable around him. He always wants to push you to be the best that you can be.. really happy to have found him and so lucky...

Hans

13:23 22 Dec 19

Vasili is a top tier vocal coach and did an unbelievably good job with an absolute beginner singer. He is great at making you feel comfortable and has an endless supply of teaching tricks.

20:17 19 Dec 19

This Teacher, has encouraged my daughter to progress in her voice and her self confidence. She has learnt new and amazing skills , on how to sing like a pro . At the beginning, before she started ,she was okay and could sing well . A few lessons later ,she has a voice that is becoming much better ,after his amazing lessons and warm ups for her . These skills that he has taught her ,are immensely helping her to improve her voice step by step . I definitely recommend him, to everyone who wants a good teacher with amazing skills ,to teach older and younger students , as he can turn your voice from something okay to something amazing ,with the way he teaches you.

Diana Huang

16:46 16 Dec 19

I had lesson with Vasili for a couple of months and highly recommend him! I come out of these lessons each time awed by the progress I've made in my singing, sounding so much better than I thought I could. He has so much energy and positivity during his lessons and has given me much for confidence as a singer!

Dexter Lartey

14:25 09 Dec 19

Vasili is a professional vocal coach and is very technical, which has helped me to be able to support my voice and project.He is able to diagnose vocal issues quickly and is very good at offering solutions.I would highly recommend Vasili as a vocal coach!

Simona Valentina

12:11 07 Dec 19

Vasili is a great vocal coach and inspiring singer!I only did a couple of vocal sessions with him and I saw results straighaway. The most important thing I learnt from him is how to get more confidence in myself as a singer and how to get more power in my singing. I was very impressed by his music abilities, he has a very beautiful and powerful voice and great teaching skills.He is a very dedicated teacher and very generous in sharing valuable music knowledge even outside sessions.I would highly recommend him as a vocal coach! 🎶🎼✨✨✨✨✨

Sara Taveira

10:21 05 Dec 19

Don’t miss out on working with Vasili Karpiak!His bright sharp method will make you learn and thrive faster because you're having fun throughout the lessons. Walk in with a positive attitude and let yourself be taken to unexpected heights that will astonish you.I've had the great honour of working with the greats like Blair Singer, Samuel Leeds and Grant Cardone, and let me tell you Vasili is right up there with them. I could not recommend him more highly.Thank you Vasili!

collette rosa

12:14 02 Dec 19

Vasili is an amazing singing teacher. He has been giving our daughter singing lessons for some time now and she has made extraordinary progress under his coaching. Not only has her vocal range improved considerably, but she has also built up her confidence and performance. Vasili has vast amounts of experience, brings in-depth expertise, and has endless patience. Huge Thanks!

O V

13:45 28 Nov 19

We met Vasili in the process of my 11-year old son’s preparing for a musical audition. Not only did Vasili help my son raise his singing piece to a very good standard but he also showed him the best way to present himself during an audition. My son clearly enjoyed the singing classes and benefitted from Vasili’s expert touch. Konrad moved from being someone lacking in confidence to being a well-prepared, self-assured performer.

Ritho

12:34 28 Nov 19

I have had sound 5 lessons with Vasili and he has completely turned my singing around! After the first lesson I boosted my range by 3 semi tones and now I can confidently sing 5 semi tones higher than before!The best teacher I have ever had I couldn’t recommend him more highly!!Ritho

Kristinna Safarova

11:10 27 Nov 19

I was looking for a good vocal teacher for my daughter and I found the best one!

Khalifa K

08:10 27 Sep 19

S B

06:19 22 Jul 19

Our experience with Vasili was transformational: our daughter can now sing much more accurately and powerfully, and has gained in enjoyment and control. Vasili is absolutely excellent. His pedagogy is very efficient indeed. Our daughter was delighted

MRCO

19:00 20 Jul 19

2nd class with vasili and already acomplished my expectatives. Amazing talent for singing and for teaching, he makes it so easy and the way that he makes you feel it turns it into sume thing very achievable. I can't wait till next class. Don't waste your time looking for other teachers. Great ubication.

Nikka Lorak

10:02 05 Jul 19

I have started training with Vasili after my relocation from Bali where I had another voice coach. I have noticed great improvement: Vasili had been challenging me to extend to the length I was not aware I would reach. I can certainly say that Vasili provides with structure, encouragement and techniques that I found vital for me training.

Katia Descamps

09:02 03 Jul 19

My 10 years old daughter found Vasili on internet and what she didn't expect is that she found much more than a singing teacher. She found the only person able to give her back self confidence, empowerment and joy! After just few lessons she's able to express who she really is and her emotions through her voice. If she could she would take a daily lesson. Vasili definitively belongs to the very few people that I consider as real leaders, on top of his musical talent.

Alexander Hall

13:05 27 May 19

Two words to describe my experience with Vasili..... Life Changing! After spending four months with this tutor, I never thought my voice would be any better than it is now!Thank you Vasili from the bottom of my heart for being such a joy to work with! If anyone is serious about singing, Vasili's magic will change your voice forever! You will not regret your sessions! Trust me!!

Joffin Seaward

14:03 13 May 19

After a good deal of research I contacted The Vocal Coach. Very glad I did because Vasili is talented, professional, patient and inspiring. He understands and is able to explain the mechanics of singing, helping his students to find their own confident voice. He is uncompromising but encouraging and has completely transformed my approach to singing

juliette clancy

13:15 06 May 19

Making an initial singing lesson appointment was probably one of the most challenging things I have ever done. As a psychotherapist my work is often very serious and I had been challenged to think of something I had always wanted to do, to take me away from work and back to myself and fun. I arrived at my first lesson filled with self doubt and kept reminding myself that I never had to see the singing teacher again and in the worst case I could just leave. Several months later, I look forward to every lesson and am disappointed when it finishes. This has only been possible by the gentle and encouraging way that Vasili works. He is a true professional. There is no ego and all I have received is the sense that he wants me to progress and to find parts of myself that I have yet to explore and express. Demons of self doubt are gradually fading and I find myself moving through shyness and starting to blossom in ways that I had never imagined. Much gratitude.

аня м

20:23 04 May 19

I have been having lessons with Vassily for a year now. He is an excellent teacher and a true professional as well as a very understanding and compassionate person. He has elevated my skills greatly. I would highly recommend his services to everybody interested in singing!

Michael Moringstar

00:00 04 May 19

Vasili Karpiak is a very nice teacher, and he teaches very well!

Leandro Bender

21:09 02 May 19

Well, When I have met Vasilli for first lesson I enjoyed straight way, because he is very professional, he make you feel comfortable and confident. He is helping me to sing songs that I never ever thought sing one day and now this is coming through.. I am so happy and I really recommend Vasilli...

Emma cathcart

15:09 01 May 19

I came to Vasili as a complete beginner to singing and with so many psychological blocks about the process. Vasili’s experience and genuine passion for singing has made the process of unlocking my voice an inspiring and enjoyable challenge. He brings total commitment and connection to each session and has shown me parts of myself and my voice that I had yet to meet.

FdS Puschl

14:58 05 Mar 19

Very good and professional

ksgastrading

18:01 20 Feb 19

I have requested Vasili to help me transition from a soft and quiet voice to a deeper, louder, more mature voice that would give me more presence in business environment.Vasili fully understood my ask and quickly identified the technical points that required improvements. In addition, Vasili took the time to understand the psychological undercurrents that led me to assume behavioural habits that were not conducive to my goal. As a result, Vasili has offered me a very personalised and holistic teaching approach and already after a few lessons I understood the causes of my problem and learned useful techniques. Vasili’s deep knowledge, professionalism and a genuine desire to help his students were admirable and it was a pleasure to work with Vasili throughout. K.K.

keren lvovscky

15:47 22 Jan 19

An excellent, very thorough, professional and fun to work with. The results and the change were immediate. Highly recommended tutor!

Aurel Dumitru

22:13 08 Jan 19

I am working with Vasili for a while now and I am very very happy .I can start to see progression all ready. I had other vocal coaches but must say Vasili is an A* vocal coach. Don’t take my word for it , just book some lessons and you will see. ( no one does miracles in 1 session)Great job Vasili

Maria Hrom

16:19 23 Dec 18

This’s excellent!!!Bravo 👍🏻

Sam Wood

15:13 01 Nov 18

Vassili is an excellent coach and a great guy to work with. The lessons have been really fun and my singing has improved a lot. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Monica Newell

16:06 07 Oct 18

I have recently enrolled my 11 year old Grandson for classes with Vasili. I was overwhelmed by the immense improvement after just one lesson and subsequently. Vasili has a wealth of knowledge in singing, voice, and breathing techniques and conveys the necessary information in a concise manner that is easy for a child to take in. My Grandson loves the lessons and can appreciate how much he is improving week by week. I would highly recommend Vasili as a singing teacher for all genres - Classical Opera, Musical Theatre and Popular Music.

Mihiri Lim

12:06 23 Sep 18

Vasili has been teaching my 14yr old son for about 3 months. I looked for a teacher for him primarily because as he went through his voice change he lost confidence in his singing as was unable to use and control his voice. I was surprised at how much he learned from the very first lesson and how he started believing in his voice again. Vasili is knowledgeable, proactive and quick to discern even the subtlest details and has a fantastic ability of getting the best out of my son's voice. He has learned the technicalities of how to use different parts of the body to optimise his singing as well as performing to a crowd in a very short space of time. Vasili is very inspiring and makes the lesson fun that my son looks forward to it every week. It has been a pleasure to watch him gradually unfolding, enjoying his voice and reaching new depths that he never thought possible before. I highly recommend Vasili to anyone who is serious about training their voice.

João Miranda

16:40 03 Jul 18

I’m a Brazilian Actor, and in the last year I was in London having singing classes with Vasili Karpiak for a month.I'm studying voice since 2014, and the month with Vasili was the best singing classes I have ever had.I learn easily, quickly , with technique and love.I'm looking forward to come back to London, and learn more with Vasili.One of the best teachers I have ever had!

Мила Воронина

08:56 19 Jun 18

Vasili’s teaching became to me a new level of vocal creative work.The most valuable was that I started to believe in myself. I’ve heard my real voice. I’ve rid of tightness in the area of my jaw and have learned to breathe in a right way. I started to experience more connection with my body and “gained friendship” with my throat.For me it was like a “vocal coach therapy” and deep transformation on psychological, emotional and physical level.In the end of the course I felt myself light and free, as someone cleaned me through with a strong stream of water using a “Karcher”I felt like two wings grew on my backI am sincerely grateful!PS after on of our sessions I realised: I do not want to come back to previous teachers and go down to the previous level. I want to grow further. Thank you!

Terri Mangan

11:11 22 May 18

My 8 year old son has been seeing Vasili for the last 6 months. My son never had any previous experience with singing and has since become very confidant singing a range of songs from Aladdin to Ed Sheran Perfect.Vasili is very knowledgeable and makes the lesson fun for my son who looks forward to each week to his Thursday lessonIf your looking for a patient, knowledgeable teacher, who makes the lesson very enjoyable look know further

Sofia Biancardi

19:13 29 Apr 18

I highly recommend singing lessons with Vasili. From the very first lesson he has been incredibly supportive and encouraging. He has given me the confidence I needed to be able to sing songs I never thought were possible in my vocal range, whilst also teaching me safe vocal techniques. He's an incredible teacher.

Al X

12:48 18 Apr 18

Teaches with great enthusiasm and energy - shares valuable expertise. I highly recommend, for classical voice especially. Thank you Mr. Karpiak!

Sophia Hart

14:08 17 Mar 18

I decided to learn singing just for the fun of it and I have now taken lessons with Vasili for a few months. Those moments are just fantastic. Vasili is supportive, enthusiastic, and gives me confidence, by using an array of technics. The perfect combination of fun and rigour. Vasili’s voice is superb...and mine is improving 😉.

Hugo Cottu

22:06 14 Mar 18

Vasili is an excellent singing teacher. In only two lessons he has helped me discover and understand my voice better than i could have imagined in such a short amount of time. His great tips and exercise has made me a more confident singer and more enthusiastic musician. Always looking forward to other lessons to learn more !

Danqi Lin

16:12 04 Mar 18

Mr. Vasili Karpiak is an amazing voice teacher. He is an experienced singer and is skilled exploring students’ vocal potentials. I had very little knowledge about techniques prior to meeting him, and had doubt about my ability to sing solos. But Vasili was very supportive and was clear in his illustrations. And through just a few lessons I found myself singing with more confidence and with a lot more control over my voice. I took away a lot from Vasili, and I truly recommend him for those who love singing and want to learn more about it.

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