Voice Training, Vocal Coaching, Jazz, and Professional Performance Skills
Build vocal technique, confidence, stage presence, and professional performance skills with an internationally touring singer and Berklee-trained coach.
Whether you're singing for the first time, preparing for auditions, performing professionally, or simply looking to gain confidence in your voice, I offer personalized singing lessons designed to help you reach your goals.
Lessons are available in English and Spanish, in person in Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga and online worldwide.
My teaching combines over 40 years of professional experience as a singer, bandleader, recording artist, songwriter, and educator. I don't just teach vocal technique—I help singers develop confidence, musicality, stage presence, communication, and the practical skills needed to perform successfully.
What You'll Learn
Each student's path is different, but lessons may include:
- Healthy vocal technique and breath support
- Expanding vocal range and flexibility
- Pitch, rhythm, and musical accuracy
- Performance skills and stage presence
- Jazz, contemporary, and popular music styles
- Improvisation and interpretation
- Audition preparation
- Repertoire development
- Recording and microphone technique
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Professional guidance for working musicians
Who These Lessons Are For
I work with:
- Amateur singers
- Singer-songwriters
- Jazz vocalists
- Choir members
- Musical theatre performers
- Professional musicians
- Students preparing for conservatory or university auditions
No matter your experience level, lessons are tailored to your individual goals and learning style.
Why Study With Me?
As a performer, I have spent decades singing on stages, in recording studios, and on international tours. My career has included work in jazz, contemporary music, theatre, songwriting, and music education.
Students often come to me not only to improve their singing, but also to develop confidence, prepare for important performances, navigate auditions, and gain insight into the realities of working as a professional musician.
My goal is to help each student find their authentic voice and develop the skills needed to express themselves with confidence and artistry.
Lessons in English or Spanish
As a native English speaker who has lived and worked extensively in Spain, I teach comfortably in both English and Spanish.
This makes lessons particularly valuable for international students, expats, bilingual singers, and musicians working across languages and cultures.
Book a Consultation
If you're interested in improving your singing, preparing for a performance, or exploring your voice for the first time, I'd be happy to discuss your goals and determine whether we're a good fit.
Lessons are available in Málaga and online.
nr@nancyruth.com
ABOUT ME: I've been a professional singer, musician and songwriter for 35 years, working internationally in genres as diverse as rock, musical theatre, jazz, pop and Latin. I've recorded five albums on various labels, and continue to release singles on my own record label, Salerosa Records. You can read more on my BIO.
MY FORMAL MUSIC STUDIES INCLUDE:
- Royal Conservatory of Music in Victoria, Canada (classical piano and voice)
- Berklee College of Music, Boston USA (jazz piano, composition, songwriting)
- Langara Studio 58, Vancouver, Canada (theatre)
- Douglas College, New Westminster, Canada (piano and voice)
- Alexander Technique
To keep up with changes in the music industry, I’ve attended conferences including WOMEX (Santiago de Compostela), MIDEM (Cannes), BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC CONFERENCE (Miami), MUSIC SYNC CONFERENCE (Barcelona) y MONDO NYC MUSIC AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (New York).
I'm honoured to be on the jury of the Certamen de la Copla in Málaga, Spain
TESTIMONIALS:
Nancy Ruth has been a game-changer in my artistic career as a singer. Her classes are perfectly organized, with specific objectives because she knows what you need and doesn't waste a minute. Her stage presence, vocal technique, and extensive career as a singer around the world give her an edge over other modern singing teachers. She's also an excellent vocal coach who takes you to another level in your career, supporting you every step of the way on this wonderful journey of musical growth. Absolutely recommended and effective if you're looking to grow musically. - Nuria Alcántara, jazz singer
Nancy is a very experienced teacher. I took classes with her for a year to prepare for the Jazz Vocal Conservatory exams, and Nancy helped me a lot (I got in). In both theory and harmony, as well as vocal and performance technique, Nancy gives excellent advice thanks to her experience as an artist, which she continues to develop. She requires consistency and seriousness in her classes for more efficient work. I can say that she has helped me greatly improve as a singer and performer, and I highly recommend her to students and musicians who want a quality and kind teacher like Nancy Ruth! -Candela Vargas, jazz singer
She's an excellent teacher, with countless years of stage experience, and it shows. Plus, she works with you from the beginning to improve your own goals and has a vast array of resources to offer, which she conveys with great compassion. She's wonderful, and I always recommend her. She's helped me, and continues to help me, in my early days of jazz and blues, which she's completely mastered. As I said, she's fabulous. If you have the chance, I wouldn't miss a class with her for anything. -Monica Solaun, singer and actress
"Thrilled with her classes in jazz (piano and harmony) - she's the first teacher I've had who's been able to explain how things work and where I need to go with it. Many thanks" - Javier Tapia, pianist
"Throughout my life I thought singing was a divine gift only a few had. Until I started taking classes with Nancy. She knows all you need to know to learn to sing, and she really knows how to teach."
- Julen Fernández, singer, flamenco guitarist
"The masterclass was brilliant - valuable information. Without a doubt I'll look for more opportunities to learn from her" -Lydia Tune, pianist
"Nancy is very kind. It was a great pleasure, and I'm grateful for the masterclass! Hope to do it again, thank you!" -Fredy Lane, bassist
"She's an example of a great professional, as well as being warm and kind. She made me feel comfortable and I still draw on what she taught me. Without a doubt I recommend her as a teacher."
-Fernando Molino Serrano, singer-songwriter and guitarist
"In addition to being one of the finest singers that I have worked with, she is a gifted multi–instrumentalist. In this business, the terms prima donna and diva are synonymous with female singers and tenors - I have worked with many, including the most world famous of them that I won’t mention, but working with Nancy is like a breath of fresh air." -Joe Gianono, composer/ arranger (New York, USA)
Studio in Rincón de la Victoria
In the teaching studio, Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga
Vocal coaching, music theory, jazz theory, piano, and more...
Group Class/ Fun Choir
Workshop on blues, jazz, and pop styles (in Spanish and English)