Singing, songwriting, violin, guitar, ukulele, and piano for students ranging from early childhood to adulthood and from absolute beginner to seasoned professional.
I help students find and use their voice—to know themselves, and love themselves, more fully.
I have spent over 20 years working to find and use my own voice as a musician and singer. For me, it was sometimes a painful struggle. As a teacher, I want to pass on all of the wisdom and joy of those years with way less of the struggle. To support my students, I pull from my decades of formal training, from my experiences as a performer, and from what I’ve learned from every mistake and setback.
I believe that discipline and repetition are tools for discovery, not exhaustion. I help students feel like practicing is play, not punishment.
“Claire is such an exceptional teacher. She listens deeply to understand what’s happening for me and my body, and uses that information to adapt the exercises she gives me so skillfully. Her flexibility, non-judgement, and compassion makes working on this vulnerable thing feel possible.”
Grace, adult student
“Claire has lifted my daughter's singing dramatically. She's enjoying herself, singing with more confidence and range, and always looking forward to the next lesson. Claire is always there on time with a well-thought out plan for the day's session. Her listening and adapting on the fly is remarkable and makes my daughter feel heard.
Most importantly for us, Claire is able to deliver feedback without it seeming at all negative. The vibe is always positive and there's frequent laughter. I can't recommend her enough.”
Matt, parent
“Claire takes the time to connect with my child on his level and is so encouraging. Under Claire's watch, he's developed his sense of music fundamentals but also has become more confident about his playing.
Regardless of his abilities or talent going forward, it was super important to me that he develop enjoyment of music early on and see that it's accessible to anyone and Claire has helped us so much in that journey."
Sam, parent
“I’ve been working with Claire for a while now, and I'm really impressed with how she handles our lessons. First off, Claire is an amazing listener. She really pays attention to what I'm saying and how my voice is doing. It's great that she understands that our voices can change from week to week. This means she can adapt our lessons to fit how my voice is at that moment.
What I like is that Claire asks the right questions. She knows what to focus on and helps me understand how to improve. It's clear she knows a lot about singing, and she's patient in explaining things.
Being on time is something that I appreciate, and Claire is always punctual for our Zoom sessions. I like that she plans our lessons thoughtfully. She has a plan for each session, and it feels organised and effective. Our Zoom sessions are great. Claire makes a comfortable atmosphere, even though we're online. I can tell she cares about creating a good environment for learning and trying new things.
Speaking of trying new things, Claire is open to it. I never feel afraid to experiment with my voice and try different techniques. She encourages me to explore and grow. Claire is a great singing coach for Zoom-based lessons. She's attentive, asks the right questions, and plans well. Her online sessions are comfortable and encouraging for trying new stuff. I'm grateful to have her as my singing teacher.”
Vienna, high school student