Vocal coaching and Professional Performance Skills
Build vocal technique, confidence, stage presence, and professional performance skills with an internationally touring singer and Royal Conservatory/ Berklee-trained coach.
Lessons are available in English and Spanish, in person in Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga and online worldwide.
Whether you're performing professionally, singing for fun, preparing for auditions, or simply looking to gain confidence in your voice, I offer personalized singing lessons designed to help you reach your goals.
My teaching draws on 35+ 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 and musicianship.
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.
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Lead Singer Studio — Performance Coaching Mentorship Program
Want to delve deeper? You might want to consider:
Lead Singer Studio — Music Business & Performance Coaching Mentorship Program
Prepare like a pro. Get more gigs.
Alongside vocal lessons, I offer bespoke mentorships to selected students: practical music business and performance coaching for singers and musicians who want to work professionally, not just sing well.
This is everything they don't teach you in music school — how to lead your own band, prepare repertoire and charts, promote yourself, nail auditions, book tours, and handle the business side of a music career.
It draws on 35+ years of making a living as a singer and pianist — from rock bands to musical theatre on cruise ships, to singing in royal palaces and headlining international jazz festivals with my own music. I've learned a great deal from building my own bands and touring the world, and Lead Singer Studio is where I share it.
The more prepared you are, the more fun you'll have when you hit the stage.
Lead Singer Studio topics include:
- Building and leading your own band
- Preparing repertoire and charts
- Self-promotion and marketing for musicians
- Audition preparation
- Booking and touring
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The practical realities of a working music career
Interested in a Lead Singer Studio mentorship? Get in touch to discuss your goals: nr@nancyruth.com
Seaside studio in Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga, Spain
Why study with me?
Learn More, In Less Time.
I've been a professional singer, pianist, and songwriter for 35+ years, working internationally in genres as diverse as rock, musical theatre, jazz, pop, and Latin music. 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 page.
My career has included decades singing on stages, in recording studios, and on international tours — spanning 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.
Formal Music Studies
- Royal Conservatory of Music, 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)
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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.
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.