Train like a star at these 5 best singing lesson centres in Newcastle
We used to think singing lessons were only for people who casually hit high notes without fear. In our minds, you were either born with “the voice” or you were destined to lip-sync forever, maybe only brave enough for open mic nights at local music venues.
Then we recorded ourselves on a random evening and realised that enthusiasm does not equal technique. Our breathing was chaotic, and it became obvious that random YouTube tutorials were not the same as proper tutoring.
Now we get why structured training matters. Singing lessons in Newcastle build control and confidence. Here, we rounded up options that can genuinely help turn nervous singers into voices that can hold a note.
How much does a singing lesson cost in Newcastle?
A singing lesson in Newcastle typically costs between £25 and £45 per session. However, the total price depends on the lesson length and whether it’s one-to-one or group-based.
1. Subwaves Guitar Lessons, Singing Lessons, Piano Lessons & Music Studios
Address: 6 Old Eldon Square, upon Tyne NE1 7JG
Contact Details: +447802615628
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8 AM – 10 PM
Right in Eldon Square, Subwaves runs both a music school and a working recording studio in the city centre. Lessons happen either in person or online via Zoom or FaceTime, which makes scheduling fairly flexible.
Plus, sessions are led by founder Jamie Devine, whose background includes Artist Development at Access to Music in York and studies at the London Centre of Contemporary Music.
His performance credits span O2 Academy Newcastle and recording at Clear Lake Studios in Hollywood, which brings a noticeable industry angle to the coaching.
We appreciate that lessons are highly tailored, covering beginners through to advanced performers in pop, rock, and musical theatre. There’s also structured exam support for Rockschool and ABRSM, enabling formal progression to be measured.
The standout feature is the two-hour Pop Star Studio Experience, where you record with a producer and leave with a CD or digital copies. However, booking terms are strict, as payments are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Enjoyable and informative
“I couldn’t recommend Subwaves more in providing great music lessons. My weekly piano lessons with Mary have really helped my progress and her knowledge is second-to-none. She makes each lesson enjoyable and informative. I always feel as if I leave her lessons inspired to play which is something that has transformed my own practice. Jamie is equally as fantastic and will often check in on you to make sure you are happy. Thank you both!”
– Elisabeth Reay, Google Review
With support and positive energy
“I spent the first 50 years of my life believing that I couldn’t sing and so didn’t even try, but then I came across Subwaves and met Jamie. One of the first things Jamie said was that my voice was my unique fingerprint, and I didn’t need to feel insecure about that – it was mine to own. That was 6 months ago and I have gone from strength to strength, learning and developing with the support an positive energy that Jamie provides, I now have the confidence to sing as part of a choir and I continue to grow. I would recommend Subwaves and Jamie’s tutoring skills no matter your level of experience or confidence. Thank you so much Jamie – I could not have started this amazing journey without you!!”
– Tom Carr, Google Review
2. Rachel Lumb, Vocal Coach
Address: upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Contact Details: +447960610348
Business Hours:
- Wednesday and Thursday: 10 AM – 8 PM
- Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM – 3:30 PM
Rachel Lumb has been teaching since 2016 and runs personalised one-to-one singing lessons from Newcastle, delivered primarily online via Zoom.
She holds Advanced Modern Vocal Training Level 3 certification and is an accredited Vocal Health First Aider, which immediately sets a technical foundation.
We love that her sessions are grounded in voice science, and she regularly studies with experts such as Marco Guzmán and Wendy Parr.
She has even presented research on “Menstruation & The Voice” and offers a free downloadable leaflet in six languages, demonstrating depth beyond standard tuition.
Just note that her lessons are online-only, with no in-person lessons in Newcastle. Even so, each session is tailored, with specific exercises chosen for your voice and goals.
Her audio recordings can be provided after lessons, which helps track progress clearly between sessions. She also offers a free 15-minute consultation and has worked with musical theatre students preparing for auditions.
Unreal amount of knowledge
“Rachel is absolutely lovely to work with and she has an unreal amount of knowledge. I have been working with rachel for many musical theatre shows, she has helped develop my confidence and skill so much and I could not be more thankful. Rachel is so incredibly lovely and I was very lucky to be able to find her when I did. I would deffinetly reccomend no matter what ability you’re at, Rachel can help!! Her website is also very helpful alongside her availability!”
– Hannah Rhodes, Google Review
Fantastic vocal coach
“Rachel is a fantastic Vocal Coach. My daughter has had weekly singing lessons with her for a year now and has grown so much as a performer both in her ability and her confidence. My daughter also loves the lessons as Rachel is such a lovely person and gets to know people as well as teaching them. My daughter is always so happy at the end of her lesson and cannot stop singing. Rachel also goes over and above to help her with finding music sheets and fitting her in for extra audition prep. I cannot recommend her enough.”
– Marie Gregory, Google Review
3. Kathryn Lowdon Vocal Studio
Address: Kathryn Lowdon Vocal Studio, The John Marley Centre, Whickham View, Benwell Lane, upon Tyne NE15 6TH
Contact Details: +447794040802
Business Hours:
- Monday: 1 PM – 8 PM
- Tuesday to Thursday: 10 AM – 9 PM
- Friday and Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM
- Sunday: 12 PM – 5 PM
Kathryn Lowdon Vocal Studio operates from Newcastle city centre and offers one-to-one lessons in person or online. With over 14 years of experience, she holds certifications in Speech Level Singing and the Institute for Vocal Advancement.
In fact, she also serves as a UK Ambassador for Profty and has been mentored by Greg Enriquez, linking her training to established international vocal systems.
Her coaching history includes preparing artists who have performed on platforms such as BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend and The Graham Norton Show, demonstrating tangible outcomes beyond hobby singing.
We like that sessions come in 30-, 45-, or 60-minute durations. Each is priced at £35, £45, and £55, with block bookings such as five 60-minute lessons for £250.
A £100 one-hour recording session is available at the John Marley Centre, including mentoring and a professionally mixed mp3. Each standard lesson also ends with an mp3 recording, which makes practice between sessions more structured.
On the downside, cancellations require 48 hours’ notice. Otherwise, the lesson is forfeited.
Approachable and highly effective
“I’ve been taking singing lessons with Kathryn for almost a year, and the progress has been incredible! I’m genuinely amazed at how much my vocal range has expanded and how many more songs I can confidently sing now. Kathryn is an outstanding vocal coach—her teaching style is both approachable and highly effective. She creates a supportive environment that makes learning fun and engaging, and I can’t believe how quickly I’ve improved. Every lesson is the highlight of my week, and I always leave feeling more confident and inspired. If you’re looking for a top-notch vocal coach, I highly recommend Kathryn and her team!”
– Gemma Barrass, Google Review
Patient, encouraging, and professional
“My daughter Alice has been attending vocal classes with Kathryn, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Alice absolutely loves her weekly vocal classes and always looks forward to them. Kathryn is incredibly patient, encouraging and professional. We are so grateful to have found this studio and highly recommend it to any parents looking for a nuturing place for their child to explore and grow their musical talents.”
– Nikki Li, Google Review
4. Northern Music Centre
Address: 86 Simonside Terrace, upon Tyne NE6 5LA
Contact Details: +441912762665
Business Hours:
- Monday: 12 PM – 6 PM
- Wednesday to Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Northern Music Centre has been running since September 1996, so they’ve delivered over 25 years of continuous music tuition in Newcastle. The centre is based in Heaton and operates 7 teaching studios, with more than 450 students attending weekly.
All singing lessons are structured as one-to-one sessions, usually 30 minutes per week, and billed in blocks of four. We like that fees are £18, with a one-off £5 registration fee.
And for us, that 30-minute slot can feel tight for advanced singers working on technique and repertoire. But on the positive side, longer sessions are available, but they need a separate booking and come at a higher cost.
The teaching team includes Jenny Moore, Richard Judson, and Lydia Roy. Each covering areas like contemporary vocals, classical technique, and ABRSM or LCM exam preparation.
This place is also an ABRSM and Trinity exam centre, so graded exams can be arranged directly in-house. With over 22,000 lessons delivered historically, this is really for singers who want real results.
Good place for music enthusiasts
“Good place for music enthusiastics. I think they teach all sort of instruments. Toilet available inside. Road side parking”
– Mukesh Madhavan, Google Review
Fantastic teacher and facility
“My son learnt drums here for close to 3 years. Fantastic teacher and facility amd owners. A little gem of a place.”
– Govindaraj Pandurangan, Google Review
5. Little Beethovens Music School
Address: 16 Benton Rd, upon Tyne NE7 7DR
Contact Details: [email protected]
Business Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 11 AM – 8 PM
- Friday: 11 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 10 AM – 3 PM
Little Beethovens Music School is based at 16 Benton Road, and runs Monday to Sunday. Singing is part of a wider curriculum that includes piano, guitar, and music theory.
It’s great that singing lessons are delivered as small-group classes for ages 7 to 15, with a maximum of 5 students per session. Each class runs for 30 minutes and is booked as a recurring weekly slot, paid monthly by standing order.
The fee is £12 per 30-minute class, plus a one-off £10 registration fee on enrolment. Compared with private 1-to-1 lessons in Newcastle that often start at £20 or more, this pricing feels accessible for families managing weekly activities.
We value that teachers hold music degrees or Associate Board qualifications and are DBS checked, which adds a clear safeguarding standard.
Lessons focus on pitch control, vocal development, and confidence. Aside from that, students typically have an annual performance for their family.
On the flip side, singing classes are limited to ages 7–15, so adults will need to look elsewhere.
I would recommend Little Beethovens to anyone
“My daughter began piano lessons here when she was 4yrs old and absolutely loves it! She has had a couple of teachers due to changes in our own schedule and both were very good with her. They work at your pace and are very patient. Some weeks my daughter is not in the mindset and they alter the lesson so she does not realise she is learning where playing games or colouring in theory sheets. I would recommend Little Beethovens to anyone who wishes to learn the piano (young or old) and indeed have told many people about it.”
– Danielle Nott, Google Review
Great place to learn
“Amanda has a talent to get the best out of her students and I have improved in leaps and bounds under her guidance, from a complete adult novice to someone who is preparing to take their first ABRSM exams. Amanda has made me feel welcome and at ease from the very first lesson. She has helped me to focus on areas of my technique that need improvement with the right amount of push to get the best out of me. Little Beethoven’s is a great place to learn and I cannot recommend Amanda highly enough as a teacher.”
– Steve Wood, Google Review