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Vocal Lessons

Discover Your Voice

Profeccional Vocal Training in Helsinki 

Would you like your singing voice to feel relaxed and free? Do you want to take your vocal skills to the next level?

I offer expert, encouraging vocal and voice training in Arabianranta, Helsinki, for singers of all ages — from beginners to advanced performers. My goal is to inspire and support you in discovering your personal voice while developing healthy technique, expression, and stylistic interpretation.

II also provide entrance exam / audition coaching, stage fright coaching, and speaking voice coaching for those who want to improve their voice in for example in everyday speaking situations at their work.

Weekly lesson slots available Mondays and Thursdays — contact me soon!

Ready to start singing? 

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Pricing   (inc.VAT 25,5%) 

Private lesson 50min

Youth (under 18) & students — discounted rate = 50€

65€

Private lessons 5 x 50min (62€ per lesson)

Youth (under 18) & students — discounted rate  = 5 x 50min total 235€ (47€ per lesson)

total 310€

Private lessons 10 x 50min (54€ per lesson)

Youth (under 18) & students — discounted rate = 10 x 50min total 460€ (46€ per lesson)

total 540€

Partner lesson 60min - private vocal lesson for 2 people at the same time (only 40€ per person)

Come to sing with your friend or duo partner. Perfect if singing alone feels intimidating or you want to practice harmonies.

total 80€

Partner lessons 5 x 60min - private vocal lessons for 2 people at the same time (only 38€ per person/per lesson)

Come to sing with your friend or duo partner. Perfect if singing alone feels intimidating or you want to practice harmonies.

total 380€

Partner lessons 10 x 60min - private vocal lessons for 2 people at the same time (only 36€ per person/per lesson)

Come to sing with your friend or duo partner. Perfect if singing alone feels intimidating or you want to practice harmonies.

total 720€

Basic music theory for singers 45min

Basic music theory and solfage 101 for singers.

50€

Basic of brazilian percussions 45min

Introduction to brazilian samba/bossa percussion instruments like: shakers, pandeiro, tamborim, rebolo, reco-reco and triangle.

50€

Speech coaching - 90minutes

This service focuses on assessing and improving how you use your voice in everyday speaking situations or at your work. During a 1.5-hour speech voice tune-up session, we identify your current voice habits and work on making them healthier, clearer, and more efficient. The goal is to reduce strain, increase vocal endurance, improve clarity and presence, and help your voice feel more natural and reliable. Speech coaching suits especially for people who rely heavily on their voice in their work — such as teachers, trainers, performers, actors, sales professionals, guides, and anyone whose voice is an essential tool for communication.

You will receive practical exercises and personalized guidance that you can immediately apply to your work, whether you speak to individuals, groups, or large audiences. Sessions are available in person in Helsinki or remotely via Zoom.

100 €

Payment for singing lessons is made by invoice, which is sent to the customer by email.

When purchasing a lesson package, you receive your singing lessons at a lower price than when buying individual lessons. You may decide yourself whether to attend your lessons weekly, every two weeks, or less frequently using the package. A 10-lesson package is well suited to cover an entire autumn or spring term if the lesson is held every other week. The lesson package is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase, and all lessons must be used within 12 months of purchase unless otherwise agreed.

Payment and Cancellation Terms

By booking a singing lesson, you agree to the following payment and cancellation terms:

Cancellation Terms and Absence Situations

  • If the teacher (Elina) must cancel a lesson, she is always obligated to replace it, and a new time will be agreed upon together. In this case, the validity period of the purchased lesson package will be extended by the agreed amount of time. 

  • A private lesson may be cancelled by the student free of charge due to illness or other reasons 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the lesson. For partner lessons, cancellation from both participants is required 24 hours before the scheduled start time. If a singing lesson is cancelled later than 24 hours before the scheduled start time, the full lesson fee will be retained and the lesson will be considered completed. 

  • If you experience a sudden absence and less than 24 hours remain before your lesson starts and you do not want to "lose" your lesson, the following options are available, provided the teacher is informed no later than 12:00 o'clock on the day of your lesson:

    1. OPTION 1: If less than 24 hours remain before the lesson start time and you must be absent, you may send a substitute to attend your lesson (for example a friend or family member). If you wish to use this option, you must notify the teacher in advance by text message or WhatsApp no later than 12:00 o'clock on the day of your lesson.


    1. OPTION 2: If less than 24 hours remain before the lesson start time and you must be absent, you may send the teacher a video via WhatsApp or email in which you sing one song (for example a video recorded at home, karaoke, or a performance) OR send a YouTube or Spotify link to a song you would like to learn. The teacher will listen to your singing video or the submitted song and provide feedback and written practice instructions. NOTE: Never sing while sick — in that case, always send an older singing video or a song link instead. If you wish to use this option, you must notify the teacher in advance by text message or WhatsApp no later than 12:00 o'clock on the day of your lesson.

Invoice Payment Terms

  • An invoice for a private lesson or lesson package will be sent within one week of the first lesson unless otherwise agreed. The invoice is sent by email through the keikkalasku.fi billing service (from their email-address) and the invoice has a payment term of 14 days. 
  • The invoice must be paid by the due date. After that, late interest will be added, and after a second unpaid payment reminder, the invoice will be transferred to collection by keikkalasku.fi. 

About me as a vocal teacher:

I graduated as a pop & jazz vocal teacher from Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and as a professional musician from Helsinki Pop & Jazz Conservatory. What fascinates me about singing is the versatility of the voice across different musical styles, and I pay close attention to vocal production that is healthy and well supported. I believe that good vocal technique provides a solid foundation for interpretation and expression as well. I have studied and performed many different music styles, which allows me to teach a wide range of genres, vocal sounds, and pronunciation in various singing languages. As a vocal teacher, it is important to me to create an inspiring and encouraging environment where we can explore and discover aspects of your voice together — and enjoy singing!

Each of us has a unique and personal speaking and singing voice, which makes the voice a special instrument compared to other instruments. For that reason, I do not teach singing through only one method, because there must be multiple paths to learning it. In my teaching work, I have familiarized myself with different vocal techniques such as Estill and CVT, and I have also studied speech technique and voice use in vocology courses at Tampere Open University. I also provide entrance exam / audition coaching, stage fright coaching, and speaking voice coaching for those who want to improve their voice in for example in everyday speaking situations at their work.

WHO ARE THE LESSONS FOR - AND WHAT CAN I LEARN?

You are welcome to my lessons exactly as you are. You do not need big goals, nor do you need to read music or already know how to sing in order to attend. Singing is a skill that anyone with the ability to speak can learn — with professional guidance, of course. You can begin singing as a hobby at any age, and there are no requirements regarding your starting level, as both beginners and advanced singers can develop their skills. I have much to offer more advanced singers as well: especially those interested in being a professional vocalist, or those who want to learn jazz music and scat vocal improvisation.

Through singing lessons, you can receive help and guidance with areas such as:

  • Staying in tune and improving pitch accuracy

  • Proper breathing technique

  • Vocal challenges such as fatigue, hoarseness, weakness, or throat tension while singing

  • Expanding vocal range

  • Vocal and physical warm-ups and care

  • Performance skills and managing performance-related nerves

  • Rhythm

  • Interpretation and expression

  • Microphone technique

  • Different musical styles and their characteristic vocal sounds, stylistic features, and phrasing

  • Improvisation, scat singing, and melismas/vocal runs

  • Preparing for entrance exams or auditions

  • Developing a healthier speech technique

  • Vocal imitations

WHAT HAPPENS IN SINGING LESSONS?

During the first lessons, I get to know you, your voice, and the musical styles you love, while mapping out your wishes and goals for future lessons. The content of the lessons is always built around your preferences, and my aim is to help you discover your own singing voice. Your personality is welcome to be seen and heard when you sing, so we work with songs that you choose and that inspire you. I am also happy to help you find repertoire suited to your voice and musical taste.

To support singing songs, we practice voice use through varied breathing and vocal exercises. Exercises that develop vocal technique are always tailored personally, with the goal of supporting vocal habits that are as healthy and effortless as possible. One of the greatest joys is hearing how your singing voice begins to sound relaxed and free as a result of the work we do both in lessons and at home.

In addition to vocal technique, lessons also focus on expression and interpretation. We may practice expression through dedicated exercises, analyzing lyrics, and identifying musical elements. I have a background in theatre and musical theatre, so expressive exercises, playful vocal exploration, and different imitations are tools I often use. If you wish, we can also practice performing during lessons, and I am happy to provide coaching for stage fright.

You are warmly welcome to my lessons to discover your voice!

Ready to start singing? Contact me: