Singing
The human voice is the original instrument - the most ancient and instinctive means of musical expression. Long before the invention of flutes, lyres, or violins, people used their voices to sing, chant, and communicate emotion, stories, and ritual across cultures and generations. Vocal music was not merely entertainment -
it was a vital part of daily life. What sets the voice apart is its organic and deeply personal nature. Unlike any crafted instrument, the voice is formed within the body, shaped by breath, language, and individual anatomy. It is inseparable from the person, making each voice completely unique - an instrument of both sound and soul.
The voice grows and evolves with us, reflecting our physical and emotional journey. Because of this, it remains the most intimate, expressive, and universally human of all instruments - a timeless bridge between emotion, music, and human connection.
Singing lessons with us:
Recommended age to start: 6+
Lessons duration:
30 mins, 45 mins and 60 mins
Schedule:
Wednesday & Thursday
Complimentary classes:
Theory of Music (60 mins weekly)
Also, we offer the paired lessons for the complete beginners at the most reasonable rates.
See the details below.
Terms and Fees
Calendar for 2026
Term 1 (2026)
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Starts Monday 2 February - ends Saturday 11 April
Term 2 (2026)
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Starts Monday 27 April - ends Saturday 4 July
Term 3 (2026)
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Starts Monday 20 July - ends Saturday 26 September
Term 4 (2026)
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Starts Monday 12 October - ends Saturday 19 December
30 mins lesson $56.90 (9 lessons per term)
45 mins lesson $80.30 (9 lessons per term)
60 mins lesson $101.30 (9 lessons per term)
Also, we provide a COMPLIMENTARY CLASS of Theory of Music
60 mins weekly in Group (9 lessons per term).
Paired Singing Lessons
These lessons are ideal for beginners in their first six months of learning the singing.
Paired lessons, where two students learn together, are especially enjoyable and encouraging for young beginners. Learning alongside another child helps students feel more confident, motivated, and excited about music. Playing together brings a sense of fun and teamwork, inspiring children to practise and develop their skills so they can make music together.
FEES:
30 mins lesson $32.50 (9 lessons per term) for each student
45 mins lesson $45.90 (9 lessons per term) for each student
Vocal Teachers
Vocal
Tayla Alexander
Teaching schedule: Wednesdays & Thursdays
Tayla is a New Zealand soprano and vocal teacher with extensive international training and performance experience. She holds a Bachelor of Music with Honours in Classical Voice from the University of Auckland and recently completed a Master of Arts in Classical Voice with Distinction at the Royal Academy of Music, London, supported by a Bicentenary Scholarship. Her studies have also been supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust, Drake Calleja Trust and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation.
Tayla has performed with organisations including New Zealand Opera and the Royal Academy of Music, with operatic roles including Mimì in La bohème, Rusalka, Leïla in Les pêcheurs de perles and Christine in The Phantom of the Operaduring a 16-performance season at Tokyo’s Orb Theatre. She has also been selected as a Josephine Baker Young Artist, New Zealand Opera Studio Artist and Accademia dell’Opera Italiana Studio Artist.
In 2024, Tayla reached the final of the Lexus Song Quest, performing with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra before internationally acclaimed soprano Sumi Jo. Her awards and scholarships include the Pat McMinn Rising Star Award, Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship, AIMES awards and Ronald Dellow Memorial Vocal Recital Competition.
Alongside her performance career, Tayla holds the Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music (LRAM) teaching qualification with Distinction and is passionate about working with young singers. She combines advanced vocal training and professional performance experience with a warm, encouraging approach, helping students develop healthy technique, musical confidence and their individual artistic voice.
Now returning to New Zealand after several years of intensive training and performance in the UK, Tayla is continuing to develop her work as a performer, teacher and mentor, with a particular interest in supporting the development of children and young people.