Testimonials

I started singing with Jeanne Friedman when I was 24. I was lucky enough to have gained a scholarship on the ACM, Pop Academy course which is where I met Jeanne. Prior to this I was not a singer, I was professional dancer and actor. I always felt though I had so much more to say and express as a performer and that's why I joined ACM.

On joining it was quite clear I was behind all the other students in my confidence with vocals and vocal ability. I was encouraged to start taking private lessons with Jeanne, which I did, and its one of the best decisions I have ever made.

I literally had no confidence with my voice and could not stand vocal warm ups. Jeanne managed to help me over come my fear of vocal exercises and slowly helped me build my confidence. Jeanne was also the one that encouraged me to start to write songs and helped make them a reality by recording them. In total I recorded four of my own original songs and one cover.

I am now 30 and have performed several solo gigs and still writing and recording my own material. Without Jeanne, none of this would not have been possible. No other vocal coach has ever managed to help or build my vocal ability like Jeanne. I literally feel as she has given me my voice.

I urge anyone who feels like I did about singing, to start coaching with Jeanne, with time the effects of her methods are life changing. I don't feel as if I have only trained with a great vocal coach but also gained a friend.

Mark Lee Davies, MLD Dance Company, UK  www.mlddancecompany.com/

I love Jeanne's style of working, she offers her vocal expertise with such ease and precision. Her approach immediately provides the techniques needed to gain command of your voice. Plus - she is full of great energy, which I appreciate!

Renee Faia – Actress and recording artist, Los Angeles www.reneefaia.com

"I've known Jeanne for almost 20 years.  I've watched her progress from singer/performer/TV presenter to writing a vocal course and running The Pop Academy in Guildford, UK. She recently moved to Los Angeles and set up a vocal coaching company and has been teaching both children and adults, preparing them for live performances and recording sessions.  She is brilliant at making people feel at ease,noticing where improvements can be made and working methodically to make her students get better at their craft. As a vocalist/writer/producer, I myself appreciate the benefits of vocalcoaching and how a singer can improve on breathing technique, tone, vocal range and most importantly a warming up/warming down routine.  I mainly work in a recording studio these days and am aware of current recording budgets and how time and money can be saved in preparing a vocalist for a session. As with everything in life, practice makes perfect and being a singer is no exception".

Pam Sheyne – Award winning, international hit song writer and producer, Los Angeles  www.pamsheyne.com

I've been taking lessons with Jeanne for a couple of months and I have a much better sense of my voice now than before.  She's helped me with range and technique, and my overall confidence as a singer is growing because of it.  Not only is Jeanne an absolute pleasure to work with, but she definitely knows the voice and how to get the best out of each student.  Her level of professionalism coupled with her vibrant personality make each lesson a blast while learning a lot at the same time.  I'm excited to continue working with her and discovering even more facets of my voice.

Adam Tyler – song writer and recording artist, Los Angeles  www.adamtylerofficial.co.uk

"Jeanne has helped me tremendously with my vocals.  I've been to a few vocal coaches that have helped me how to physically approach vocalizing differently, but Jeanne really helped me "think" about it in a new way.  It's made a complete change in the way I approach singing now."

Rich Jacques – songwriter, producer and recording artist, Los Angeles -  www.rightthestars.com

"I was a bit skeptical about taking vocal lessons because I did not know what to expect, but I found myself constantly wanting to go back and improve. Jeanne helped me realize how important it is to breathe, take care of your voice and own what you do on stage. I've learned so much in the few times that I have seen her. She has been a huge support and inspires to do better each and every time I sing. To put it simply, Jeanne Friedman is exceptional."

Dean Collins – Lead singer with band PACIFIC and Actor – Los Angeles

“I loved having Jeanne as a singing teacher – I liked that she let me bring my own songs to sing and she gave me the opportunities to perform regularly in front of an audience, which really helped me to improve.”

Julia Mackay – aged 15, Surrey, England

I was first introduced to Jeanne when I was 13, through my guitar teacher at the time. I had wanted to start having singing lessons, however I didn't want to be 'classically' or 'theatrically' trained, as that was just not me! What I really wanted to do was to develop my vocal power more than anything, at the same time as establishing my own voice and over all becoming a much more confident performer. Jeanne listened to and understood exactly what I wanted and immediately found vocal exercises and songs that suited what I was seeking and suited the tone of my voice, yet at the same challenging me. I learnt many techniques of breathing, power, chest voice into head voice techniques and warming up exercises that have stayed with me right up until now! All of this was fantastic in helping with the technical side, however what really made the difference was the amazing 'open mic' nights that were held, giving me brilliant opportunities to perform in front of a welcoming crowd and I absolutely loved it! These nights were what really drove me to develop my songwriting, performing and singing skills and gave me a passion to perform that will never be forgotten or taken away from me, and all of this is what really made my time with Jeanne priceless.

Neena Spary – Aged 15, Surrey, England

Jeanne is a unique, genuine performer and teacher. She manages to work with her students in a gentle but positive way that creates confidence and self belief. She nurturers and tends to her students in a way that evokes creativity and brings her students personalities through. They start to believe in themselves and start a journey that leads to self belief and confidence in both their voice and who they are as a performer.

Her technique includes creating dynamics, tones and understanding the voice as both a technical and creative tool. She also allows the student to develop at their own pace yet able to stimulate and push the student to a place where they can explore and experiment with confidence.

Aly Duff – ACM,Surrey - Vocal Tutor/Performance Specialist