Collection: Voice Lessons

“The voice is the barometer of the heart” - Hazrat Inayat Khan

As a vocal coach, I combine Classic and Contemporary vocal methods for increasing your vocal range, improving your vocal tone, and bringing a sense of ease and versatility to your voice. My approach is a holistic one, combining relaxation, visualisation and body awareness, to enable singers to find their authentic natural voice.

As a qualified sound healing instructor, I also recognise the powerful effect of the mind-body connection, and how anxiety, trauma and insecurity can directly affect vocal sound and performance. We use the body as an instrument, and learn how to breathe with the whole body, and sing with your whole being! Through my experience, I can help you to feel confident in your voice and clear through the mental blocks that can inhibit the full use of the voice.

My lessons are suitable for both absolute beginners who are simply looking to explore their singing voice and have fun singing; up to Intermediate level singers who are looking to become professional, or already work professionally, but perhaps might need specific assistance with vocal tone, power, creativity or confidence.

I also enjoy helping singers increase and expand musical repertoire, improve performance; and can advise on songwriting and ways to increase creativity and inspiration. Public speakers can also benefit greatly from voice coaching. If you would like to improve the tone or power of your speaking voice, this is also something that I can help you with, through breath work, posture, vocal practices, mindfulness, and guided speaking practice.

"Ruhiya started teaching me a few weeks ago and within the first lesson I had achieved the most I have with any music teacher I have before, she helps you relax and let your voice flow and you can achieve a lot within the first few weeks and feel like I’m a better singer overall with her guidance." - Jasmine

As a professional recording artist with a two-decade career, I have a wealth of experience and expertise to share with students. I am passionate about music and about encouraging and nurturing creative talent. As an artist I have performed all over the world including in London, Ireland, Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, New York, Miami, Dubai and the Philippines. I have released 2 original albums and 2 original EPs, featured on the works of other artists, and continue to write and record original music.

My expertise comes from my lived experience as a singer, learning primarily by listening and immersion. However, I also read western music notation, Hindustani music notation, and I hold a Grade 5 in piano. I have taken vocal lessons with prominent teachers including Neil Semer (Classical vocal technique), Mehboob Nadeem (Hindustani Music), and Jojo Acosta (Contemporary vocal technique), and further music lessons with Zayn Mohammed (Jazz/ear training), and Brona McVittie (Celtic harp).

"I had the pleasure of working with Ruhiya as my vocal coach, and the experience was transformative. As a newcomer to singing, I was initially apprehensive, but Ruhiya created such an enjoyable and welcoming environment that I felt at ease from the start. Her lessons were thoughtfully structured, offering variety from session to session, which kept things engaging. She has a unique ability to balance challenge and support—suggesting exercises that pushed me just the right amount while steadily building my confidence. Ruhiya’s approach made lessons accessible and deeply rewarding, and I’m grateful for the growth I experienced under her guidance." - Mo

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