Selena is a very understanding and clearly knowledgeable teacher. She made me feel very comfortable singing in front of her, and was extremely clear in her instruction. She also provided exercises for me to practise at home which were so helpful. I noticed a huge improvement in my singing voice as well as my confidence and I will absolutely be coming back for more lessons!

I've had the pleasure of Selena's support as a singing tutor to learn new techniques and build on my experience singing new styles. Sing with style does offer lesson summary notes and video downloads of lesson recordings which is great. The summary notes I can download and keep. For some reason the recorded lessons have failed to download. Lessons are on zoom and this has not interfered with the ... More

I've had the pleasure of Selena's support as a singing tutor to learn new techniques and build on my experience singing new styles. Sing with style does offer lesson summary notes and video downloads of lesson recordings which is great. The summary notes I can download and keep. For some reason the recorded lessons have failed to download. Lessons are on zoom and this has not interfered with the great lesson quality I have enjoyed. Less

Empathic and a powerhouse of knowledge! I experienced warm, fuzzy feelings after each practice. Selena’s pleasant aura makes it easy to open up and feel comfortale instantly. I also learned SO much within each session. It’s unbelievable. With a year of experience and a lot of theory floating in my head, I was able to drill her with all I knew. For each challenge she had a scientific answer and a... More

Empathic and a powerhouse of knowledge! I experienced warm, fuzzy feelings after each practice. Selena’s pleasant aura makes it easy to open up and feel comfortale instantly. I also learned SO much within each session. It’s unbelievable. With a year of experience and a lot of theory floating in my head, I was able to drill her with all I knew. For each challenge she had a scientific answer and a practical solution. I want to learn HOW to sing and not waste time. There’s a ton of information online, so it gets confusing who or what to trust. I like that Selena infuses her teaching with science, passion and practicality. Less

Selena's online workshop was a good introduction to five tools that can help us improve our voice production and singing skills. Interesting and helpful!

From my very first lesson Selena Mara has been excellent, honest, helpful, professional , patient , knowledgeable and supportive. I have really enjoyed each lesson and have definitely improved more than I ever though possible . I feel more confident too If you are looking for a singing coach I cannot recommend Selena enough x

I really enjoyed the session that Selena provided, she made it safe and fun alongside being professional. The exercises allowed provision to experiment in a non judgmental environment. The exercises were fun and I was amazed at how much I could extend the vocal range. I hadn't considered the importance of posture, shape of the mouth, use of tongue, plus other insights. Always wanted to sing and ... More

I really enjoyed the session that Selena provided, she made it safe and fun alongside being professional. The exercises allowed provision to experiment in a non judgmental environment. The exercises were fun and I was amazed at how much I could extend the vocal range. I hadn't considered the importance of posture, shape of the mouth, use of tongue, plus other insights. Always wanted to sing and never thought I would, certainly not within a group of complete strangers but Selena made us all feel so at ease. I went on to have a private singing lesson with Selena and she made me feel comfortable enough to sing solo in front of herself, a professional. I really want to bring singing into my life for many reasons and Selena has given me the confidence to do so. Not in a position to take further lessons right now but will most certainly get back to Selena in future. Selena has a beautiful voice. Highly recommend her if looking for singing tuition. Thank you very much Selena! xxx Less

We attended both an online and in person lesson. We got absolutely loads from it. Selena is a great teacher,listens to your needs and works with you. She's very experienced and works on all levels

Since commencing voice coaching I have noticed a definite improvement both in tone and breathing control. The band I am part of have also commented on the improvement in my backing vocals. Fin Collins, Lanarkshire

Selena has been a massive help, I’m learning to play guitar and want to sing along. Selena had taught be how to use different aspects of my voice and different resonance to help me project better and make my singing more interesting. She’s also helped me strengthen my voice and extend the range. All within a few short week. Highly recommended .

Selena is a brilliant singing teacher. She is friendly, warm, enthusiastic and makes you feel really at ease. She has taught me a lot of singing techniques and how to use my voice to express emotion in the songs I am singing. I fully recommend her as a tutor and know you will enjoy the lessons as much as I am.

In order to teach, you must understand, this can only come with experience, Selena has that, along with patience and encouragement. Whatever level you are at, she can take you higher. As a vocal coach she can identify weaknesses and have techniques to overcome. If you want to improve then look no further.

In order to teach, you must understand, this can only come with experience, Selena has that, along with patience and encouragement. Whatever level you are at, she can take you higher. As a vocal coach she can identify weaknesses and have techniques to overcome. If you want to improve then look no further.

I have been working with Selena to try and find my voice again, after trauma damaged my vocal chords. Selena is very patient and brings humour into sessions, which I find very helpful. I have also learnt how my vocal chords operate together with the anatomy of my throat; and what impacts these from working properly (for which I ticked every checkbox going). I have also learnt relaxation techni... More

I have been working with Selena to try and find my voice again, after trauma damaged my vocal chords. Selena is very patient and brings humour into sessions, which I find very helpful. I have also learnt how my vocal chords operate together with the anatomy of my throat; and what impacts these from working properly (for which I ticked every checkbox going). I have also learnt relaxation techniques to help free my vocal chords and find I can now vocalise a little, which is a huge improvement to what I was able to do before. I had no idea just how much posture and tension in your body affects your ability to sing or speak. I would highly recommend meeting with Selena :-) Less

Had the pleasure of working with this lovely lady for six weeks. Selena is easy to work with, supportive and knowledgeable in her topic. She improved my voice and made me laugh at the same time. I would highly recommend Selena if you need a vocal coach. Hope to work with her again soon.

Selena created a safe space to explore - and to have some fun with - vocal improvisation, and also the opportunity to solo if we so wished. I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated this playful approach, and also the exercises provided by Selena, allowed us to experiment and take risks, in a non judgemental environment. Selena’s insight, knowledge and skills enabled us to grow and develop, extending... More

Selena created a safe space to explore - and to have some fun with - vocal improvisation, and also the opportunity to solo if we so wished. I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated this playful approach, and also the exercises provided by Selena, allowed us to experiment and take risks, in a non judgemental environment. Selena’s insight, knowledge and skills enabled us to grow and develop, extending our vocal ranges and better understanding of how to create resonance, both individually and collectively and we made some great spontaneous group improvisations. And it was a marvellous opportunity to sail into a solo and see where it takes one in a soulful way. Thank you Selena a joyous experience! Less

I have been working with Selena since February, learning various vocal techniques. She’s very informative, and super easy to work with! You will learn how the voice works, different mouth positions, vocal cord strengthening, etc. I can say I have personally improved with richness to my voice, and feel more confident in singing in front of others. If you’re looking to improve on any part of yo... More

I have been working with Selena since February, learning various vocal techniques. She’s very informative, and super easy to work with! You will learn how the voice works, different mouth positions, vocal cord strengthening, etc. I can say I have personally improved with richness to my voice, and feel more confident in singing in front of others. If you’re looking to improve on any part of your vocals, I highly recommend Selena! You will not be disappointed! Less

Selena has been great & extremely patient with me. Having sung professionally years ago wanted to get back to it & needed a push & the confidence to do so. Selena has given me just that & having gone through the basics am feeling vocally stronger than ever! Selena is very personable & has tailored all lessons to be very enjoyable & would highly recommend singing with her!

My wife and I wanted to start to sing together. We chose Selena’s Foundation Singing course as she was able to have us both learn together, which we wanted. The Foundation course is as described, it gives you a platform to develop as a singer including how to warm up, practice, find your singing voice, and how to master songs. The improvement is audible week by week. The lessons are fun too. For... More

My wife and I wanted to start to sing together. We chose Selena’s Foundation Singing course as she was able to have us both learn together, which we wanted. The Foundation course is as described, it gives you a platform to develop as a singer including how to warm up, practice, find your singing voice, and how to master songs. The improvement is audible week by week. The lessons are fun too. For us it has become clear that singing well is harder than it looks and takes practice, but also that the practice is worth it. What has made it enjoyable is to see both my wife and I struggle with different challenges, some things I can do easily and she can’t and vice versa. Overall highly recommended. Less

Selena is an amazing coach. My daughter who is 11 said she helped her to find easier ways to sing and sound good. We would recommend to anyone. I am thinking about having a few sessions myself:-)

I met Selena at a party, where people were freely sharing songs and stories they loved. I didn’t know she was a singing teacher at the time but I heard her share a few of her own songs with grace and confidence. I knew I wanted to join the singers and share my own song but just didn’t feel confident to. I noticed Selena had sat down close to me and I soon found myself sharing this with her… I can... More

I met Selena at a party, where people were freely sharing songs and stories they loved. I didn’t know she was a singing teacher at the time but I heard her share a few of her own songs with grace and confidence. I knew I wanted to join the singers and share my own song but just didn’t feel confident to. I noticed Selena had sat down close to me and I soon found myself sharing this with her… I cant remember what she said exactly in the dark crowded space but with her by my side I soon found myself singing to a room full of people and spent the rest of the evening sharing songs and sounds with new friends. We sang long into the night and I felt so at one with my voice. I had wanted singing lessons for a couple of years but after a few unsuccessful attempts at organizing them, had put it out of my mind. When I found out that this amazing lady was in fact a professional singing teacher I was quick to embrace the opportunity and make my dream a reality. Selena has a remarkable way of holding space in our lessons and the space she holds allows me to go with my own flow, whilst always feeling guided back to the work when I get lost. Less

I wanted to be able to sing and after years of being a non singer I decided to finally give it a go. It was a big step but Selena has been great and I’m realising that by learning the basics I can make my voice sound different and better!. I love the way Selena uses different images to help me use my body and find my vocal chords.

I wanted to be able to sing and after years of being a non singer I decided to finally give it a go. It was a big step but Selena has been great and I’m realising that by learning the basics I can make my voice sound different and better!. I love the way Selena uses different images to help me use my body and find my vocal chords.

Working with Selena is very confidence building ..and her many techniques help to bring out your inner singer ... Very gentle coaching helps you feel safe and supported . Highly recommend

I have attended Selena's workshops and found her enthusiasm and gentle encouragement helped me to take risks and do things I had not done before. I love the way she inspires so many people to find more joy in singing.

I had singing lessons with Selena over a couple of years. I love singing- mostly to myself but sometimes in public in various musical outfits and bands. Shyness and confidence were of course problems but not as great as mediocrity. Initially in my naivety I thought all my problems were pitch related - If you sang in tune surely that was singing! After visiting Selena I soon became aware of the m... More

I had singing lessons with Selena over a couple of years. I love singing- mostly to myself but sometimes in public in various musical outfits and bands. Shyness and confidence were of course problems but not as great as mediocrity. Initially in my naivety I thought all my problems were pitch related - If you sang in tune surely that was singing! After visiting Selena I soon became aware of the myriad of other aspects and qualities in the voice that I never would have imagined existed. She is a good choice of teacher if you want to improve your singing whilst retaining your individual voice. My singing has improved massively and this becomes a positive feedback loop bringing confidence and more singing. Less

Thanks for a wonderful workshop series. It was spontaneous, playful, surprising, mysterious, and certainly freed up my singing big time!

Thanks for a wonderful workshop series. It was spontaneous, playful, surprising, mysterious, and certainly freed up my singing big time!

I’ve always liked singing and I wanted to sing freely and comfortably. The sessions were really amazing, I enjoyed Selena’s teaching style which was relaxing, enjoyable and easy to understand. I liked Selena’s singing voice, it was beautiful and healing. Her demonstration of the techniques helped me to understand how incredibly the voice can come out when I alter my posture, mouth shape, etc. My... More

I’ve always liked singing and I wanted to sing freely and comfortably. The sessions were really amazing, I enjoyed Selena’s teaching style which was relaxing, enjoyable and easy to understand. I liked Selena’s singing voice, it was beautiful and healing. Her demonstration of the techniques helped me to understand how incredibly the voice can come out when I alter my posture, mouth shape, etc. My range and confidence improved a lot, and I want to sing a lot more often now! Less

I've wanted to sing better for a long time now. I'd often been told my voice wasn't strong, and I struggled to understand the nuances of singing well and controlling my own voice. Although I've improved gradually over the years under my own steam, I was very keen to finally get some expert instruction and find out what was holding me back. Selena's style helped me to relax and prepare my whole b... More

I've wanted to sing better for a long time now. I'd often been told my voice wasn't strong, and I struggled to understand the nuances of singing well and controlling my own voice. Although I've improved gradually over the years under my own steam, I was very keen to finally get some expert instruction and find out what was holding me back. Selena's style helped me to relax and prepare my whole body for singing. Through her clear teaching I discovered so much I never knew was there, and most importantly I've been able to apply it directly. Very quickly I was able to start banishing the thin nasal voice I'd always felt I was stuck with, giving way to a richer tone that I can control but still sounds like "me". My bad habits have gone and have been replaced by a confidence in my voice that has opened up doors to jamming, performing, and - most nerve-wracking of all - singing in front of family members. I'm particularly grateful for the awareness I've gained about what works well for my voice, my range, and how to look after my voice too. I only wish I'd done it sooner! Less

I've wanted to sing better for a long time now. I'd often been told my voice wasn't strong, and I struggled to understand the nuances of singing well and controlling my own voice. Although I've improved gradually over the years under my own steam, I was very keen to finally get some expert instruction and find out what was holding me back. Selena's style helped me to relax and prepare my whole b... More

I've wanted to sing better for a long time now. I'd often been told my voice wasn't strong, and I struggled to understand the nuances of singing well and controlling my own voice. Although I've improved gradually over the years under my own steam, I was very keen to finally get some expert instruction and find out what was holding me back. Selena's style helped me to relax and prepare my whole body for singing. Through her clear teaching I discovered so much I never knew was there, and most importantly I've been able to apply it directly. Very quickly I was able to start banishing the thin nasal voice I'd always felt I was stuck with, giving way to a richer tone that I can control but still sounds like "me". My bad habits have gone and have been replaced by a confidence in my voice that has opened up doors to jamming, performing, and - most nerve-wracking of all - singing in front of family members. I'm particularly grateful for the awareness I've gained about what works well for my voice, my range, and how to look after my voice too. I only wish I'd done it sooner! Less

I’ve really enjoyed relearning to sing. I’m 58 years old, have sung all my life, but actually developed quite a few poor habits.Sarena has quickly and simply help me to unlock my voice and discover it anew. I’ve really enjoyed working with her.

Selena has a holistic approach to singing, and is adept at identifying exactly how to create resonance when singing, and how to release any blocks or tensions arising during singing. After going to one of her workshops and having some 1:1 lessons, I learned a lot about my posture and the way I use my voice from Selena's attention to detail and her demonstrations. Surprisingly I've never come ac... More

Selena has a holistic approach to singing, and is adept at identifying exactly how to create resonance when singing, and how to release any blocks or tensions arising during singing. After going to one of her workshops and having some 1:1 lessons, I learned a lot about my posture and the way I use my voice from Selena's attention to detail and her demonstrations. Surprisingly I've never come across these techniques before, even during years of singing in various choirs. Selena also gives out very good written notes which I found useful between lessons. Both my voice and my songs sound much better now and my tone quality has improved. I enjoyed it immensely and booked for a second course. Less

In 2014 I did Selena's group course in Totnes, '10 Weeks To A Vibrant Voice' In the past I have spent a lot of time and money on online voice training programs which have claimed guaranteed success. None of these worked for me. 3 years ago I formed a musical duo and now sing professionally, full time. Sounding good in a live environment is something I have always struggled with. Selena's Vibran... More

In 2014 I did Selena's group course in Totnes, '10 Weeks To A Vibrant Voice' In the past I have spent a lot of time and money on online voice training programs which have claimed guaranteed success. None of these worked for me. 3 years ago I formed a musical duo and now sing professionally, full time. Sounding good in a live environment is something I have always struggled with. Selena's Vibrant Voice course builds you, and your voice, up from the core. As a result, my voice sounds clearer and stronger even at the end of the week after hours and hours of performing. Instead of hiding behind the music, I now turn my mic up and am proud of how I now sound. Less

In 2014 I did Selena's group course in Totnes, '10 Weeks To A Vibrant Voice' In the past I have spent a lot of time and money on online voice training programs which have claimed guaranteed success. None of these worked for me. 3 years ago I formed a musical duo and now sing professionally, full time. Sounding good in a live environment is something I have always struggled with. Selena's Vibran... More

In 2014 I did Selena's group course in Totnes, '10 Weeks To A Vibrant Voice' In the past I have spent a lot of time and money on online voice training programs which have claimed guaranteed success. None of these worked for me. 3 years ago I formed a musical duo and now sing professionally, full time. Sounding good in a live environment is something I have always struggled with. Selena's Vibrant Voice course builds you, and your voice, up from the core. As a result, my voice sounds clearer and stronger even at the end of the week after hours and hours of performing. Instead of hiding behind the music, I now turn my mic up and am proud of how I now sound. Less

I've always enjoyed singing and wanted to build up the confidence to do an open mic night. I attended Selena’s ‘Flying High’ Range Expansion Course. My range definitely improved during the sessions, as I was able to sing 2-3 notes higher than before by the end of the four lessons. I feel that a wider range of songs are now accessible to me as a singer. If there is a song that I would like to pra... More

I've always enjoyed singing and wanted to build up the confidence to do an open mic night. I attended Selena’s ‘Flying High’ Range Expansion Course. My range definitely improved during the sessions, as I was able to sing 2-3 notes higher than before by the end of the four lessons. I feel that a wider range of songs are now accessible to me as a singer. If there is a song that I would like to practise with a lot of high notes, I will now give it a try rather than feel put off by it. I also feel able to put more emotion into my voice. The sessions were fab, and I’ve now chosen six songs ready for an open mic night! Less

I took part in Selena’s early ‘Voiceplay’ sessions back in 2011. Thanks Selena - in these unusual singing sessions, you took me out of my comfort zone and into a new world of possibility!

I took part in Selena’s early ‘Voiceplay’ sessions back in 2011. Thanks Selena - in these unusual singing sessions, you took me out of my comfort zone and into a new world of possibility!

I have been singing for six years with a successful local Chorus and wanted to develop my skills. Selena’s method has given me vastly greater resonance and control of my voice. I am now singing with much more confidence both as a chorus member and within a Quartet. Now I understand that setting up for singing correctly not only frees my voice but benefits my whole sense of well being. I would... More

I have been singing for six years with a successful local Chorus and wanted to develop my skills. Selena’s method has given me vastly greater resonance and control of my voice. I am now singing with much more confidence both as a chorus member and within a Quartet. Now I understand that setting up for singing correctly not only frees my voice but benefits my whole sense of well being. I would recommend Selena to anyone wishing to grow their vocal skills and get to know the holistic art of singing. Less

I took part in one of Selena’s group courses, ’10 Weeks to a Vibrant Voice'. I absolutely loved the lessons, which have made a marked difference to the quality of my voice. The whole atmosphere was very nurturing, we all felt safe to use our voices in a very fun, relaxing and useful way. I learnt techniques that helped me achieve what I wanted to with my voice, including improving my range. I hig... More

I took part in one of Selena’s group courses, ’10 Weeks to a Vibrant Voice'. I absolutely loved the lessons, which have made a marked difference to the quality of my voice. The whole atmosphere was very nurturing, we all felt safe to use our voices in a very fun, relaxing and useful way. I learnt techniques that helped me achieve what I wanted to with my voice, including improving my range. I highly recommend Selena's courses to all singers, no matter what their level of singing Less

I really enjoyed Selena's sessions. She explained and demonstrated everything very clearly and has an excellent ear for hearing where I needed to make tweaks. I felt I improved quickly and looked forward to each lesson. Selena made me feel relaxed and able to be myself, so I wasn't afraid to make mistakes or ask for guidance. She was also really helpful with performance tips and gave me useful fe... More

I really enjoyed Selena's sessions. She explained and demonstrated everything very clearly and has an excellent ear for hearing where I needed to make tweaks. I felt I improved quickly and looked forward to each lesson. Selena made me feel relaxed and able to be myself, so I wasn't afraid to make mistakes or ask for guidance. She was also really helpful with performance tips and gave me useful feedback when I played her my songs. I have achieved much better tone and vibrato and a more consistent reliable voice all round. Going to these lessons has given me the confidence to start singing live again. Less

I took part in Selena’s group singing course, 10 Weeks to a Vibrant Voice. I was looking to smooth out register breaks and extend my range. In the class I was able to sing the higher notes more comfortably, and with continued practice, across my range the sound is smoother, richer and more consistent. I've transformed the weaker areas around my register break. I would definitely recommend Selena'... More

I took part in Selena’s group singing course, 10 Weeks to a Vibrant Voice. I was looking to smooth out register breaks and extend my range. In the class I was able to sing the higher notes more comfortably, and with continued practice, across my range the sound is smoother, richer and more consistent. I've transformed the weaker areas around my register break. I would definitely recommend Selena's workshops. Less

I took part in Selena’s group singing course, 10 Weeks to a Vibrant Voice. I was looking to smooth out register breaks and extend my range. In the class I was able to sing the higher notes more comfortably, and with continued practice, across my range the sound is smoother, richer and more consistent. I've transformed the weaker areas around my register break. I would definitely recommend Selena'... More

I took part in Selena’s group singing course, 10 Weeks to a Vibrant Voice. I was looking to smooth out register breaks and extend my range. In the class I was able to sing the higher notes more comfortably, and with continued practice, across my range the sound is smoother, richer and more consistent. I've transformed the weaker areas around my register break. I would definitely recommend Selena's workshops. Less

I just wanted to thank you for all your help and support enabling me to sing at my son's wedding blessing! I did it, and I didn't cry! Unfortunately, I reduced everyone else to tears (which was not my intention)....It was a very emotional and special moment and I can't thank you enough for giving me the confidence to do it.

Learning to sing has hovered just beneath the bottom of my list of things to do for years and years. I've always loved music and I've always liked singing to myself in the shower but bringing other people into the equation was just too daunting. The odds seemed stacked against me: I was born deaf, I grew up in a distinctly non-musical family, and I made it through school by goldfishing through h... More

Learning to sing has hovered just beneath the bottom of my list of things to do for years and years. I've always loved music and I've always liked singing to myself in the shower but bringing other people into the equation was just too daunting. The odds seemed stacked against me: I was born deaf, I grew up in a distinctly non-musical family, and I made it through school by goldfishing through hymns in assembly. When I tried to sing along to my favourite songs it was pretty clear that I was doing something wrong but I had no idea how to do it right. Clearly I needed help. It took a bit of a leap of faith to start working with Selena but I 'm glad I did it. She knows her stuff in the arena of music theory, backed by plenty of experience, as well as understanding the surprisingly intricate physiology of the human voice and the psychology of learning. Most importantly she understands the Goldilocks balance of just enough challenge and just enough comforting and support. Most importantly she was always nice and never made me feel bad for being a terrible singer! To begin with she taught me how to use my vocal instrument, which was interesting and fun and revealed many of the bad habits that I'd somehow picked up over the course of a lifetime. I spent a lot of time working on tone matching or singing in tune, as it is more commonly called. This had always been my Achilles heel and finally addressing it brought me the kind of growing confidence that can only come from growing competence. It's still very much a work in progress but where as before I knew I was doing it all wrong but didn't know how to fix it, I now have a clear sense of direction and have a number of tools at my disposal. I won't be performing at the Albert Hall any time soon but I now enjoying singing with my girlfriend and working out how to sing along with my favourite songs in a way that I find both pleasant and engaging. Most importantly, I no longer have the overwhelming urge to hide in a hole when the subject of singing comes up. Less

Learning to sing has hovered just beneath the bottom of my list of things to do for years and years. I've always loved music and I've always liked singing to myself in the shower but bringing other people into the equation was just too daunting. The odds seemed stacked against me: I was born deaf, I grew up in a distinctly non-musical family, and I made it through school by goldfishing through h... More

Learning to sing has hovered just beneath the bottom of my list of things to do for years and years. I've always loved music and I've always liked singing to myself in the shower but bringing other people into the equation was just too daunting. The odds seemed stacked against me: I was born deaf, I grew up in a distinctly non-musical family, and I made it through school by goldfishing through hymns in assembly. When I tried to sing along to my favourite songs it was pretty clear that I was doing something wrong but I had no idea how to do it right. Clearly I needed help. It took a bit of a leap of faith to start working with Selena but I 'm glad I did it. She knows her stuff in the arena of music theory, backed by plenty of experience, as well as understanding the surprisingly intricate physiology of the human voice and the psychology of learning. Most importantly she understands the Goldilocks balance of just enough challenge and just enough comforting and support. Most importantly she was always nice and never made me feel bad for being a terrible singer! To begin with she taught me how to use my vocal instrument, which was interesting and fun and revealed many of the bad habits that I'd somehow picked up over the course of a lifetime. I spent a lot of time working on tone matching or singing in tune, as it is more commonly called. This had always been my Achilles heel and finally addressing it brought me the kind of growing confidence that can only come from growing competence. It's still very much a work in progress but where as before I knew I was doing it all wrong but didn't know how to fix it, I now have a clear sense of direction and have a number of tools at my disposal. I won't be performing at the Albert Hall any time soon but I now enjoying singing with my girlfriend and working out how to sing along with my favourite songs in a way that I find both pleasant and engaging. Most importantly, I no longer have the overwhelming urge to hide in a hole when the subject of singing comes up. Less

I use my voice all the time, in all the ceremonies I lead, and having coaching with Selena has really helped me to take care of my voice. I have also gained confidence because Selena has helped me discover my natural strengths in singing, so now I know what kind of songs suit my voice best.

I went to Selena’s improvisation singing group, Voiceplay, for a few months. I had hardly sung at all before, but in these fun, playful sessions Selena held a space where I began to feel confident to explore my voice and express myself, without words. Each time, I left feeling more present, energised and confident in my singing. I also learnt about listening and harmonising, and the group created... More

I went to Selena’s improvisation singing group, Voiceplay, for a few months. I had hardly sung at all before, but in these fun, playful sessions Selena held a space where I began to feel confident to explore my voice and express myself, without words. Each time, I left feeling more present, energised and confident in my singing. I also learnt about listening and harmonising, and the group created some beautiful sounds Less

I had a few singing lessons with Selena in 2014. I have never been a very confident singer, although I really love to sing I have always felt like I "can't" sing. The lessons were thoroughly enjoyable. We worked organically, going with how my voice wanted to emerge. The first few were more like emotional release sessions, as I realised how much blocked emotion was held in my throat. Just that al... More

I had a few singing lessons with Selena in 2014. I have never been a very confident singer, although I really love to sing I have always felt like I "can't" sing. The lessons were thoroughly enjoyable. We worked organically, going with how my voice wanted to emerge. The first few were more like emotional release sessions, as I realised how much blocked emotion was held in my throat. Just that alone was amazing, as I can now use my voice much more freely. Selena then guided me through work with my vocal cords, harmonies and scales. This helped me feel more confident in my singing. I'm extremely grateful that my voice has "come out" a lot more. Then last year (2020) I took part regularly in Selena's community singing circles on our village green. Selena held a very warm and secure space for us all to meet together and sing, during the very challenging time of lockdown. I am extremely grateful for the way she held the space and how many beautiful songs she taught us. Most were simple songs where we could split in to groups with different harmonies, a real delight to sing. Less

I used to sing every week in a local social club before lockdown, and i lost a lot of confidence with my voice during the time we weren’t able to do anything so I thought It would be a good idea to get back on track and I started having singing lessons with Selena to get better at it. I’m keen to become a professional singer and do gigs all over the UK. It’s been great to learn how to sing with... More

I used to sing every week in a local social club before lockdown, and i lost a lot of confidence with my voice during the time we weren’t able to do anything so I thought It would be a good idea to get back on track and I started having singing lessons with Selena to get better at it. I’m keen to become a professional singer and do gigs all over the UK. It’s been great to learn how to sing with proper technique. I can really hear the difference in my voice now, it’s a real sense of achievement. My tone quality and power have improved loads, and I’ve been getting a lot of compliments on the beautiful tone of my voice, which feels amazing! The lessons have been really enjoyable, I feel like I’m singing from a deeper place, not just from my throat. My voice sounds fuller. This training with Selena has helped me so much, and when everything opens up again, I’m just gonna get out there! Less

I just completed a series of seven private sessions with Selena and found her teaching style to be very accessible, encouraging, warm, present, kind and adaptable to my particular desires and needs. I left each class feeling more educated and empowered in relation to my vocal choices and development as a singer. I have already revisited some of the Zoom recordings of our sessions and plan on revi... More

I just completed a series of seven private sessions with Selena and found her teaching style to be very accessible, encouraging, warm, present, kind and adaptable to my particular desires and needs. I left each class feeling more educated and empowered in relation to my vocal choices and development as a singer. I have already revisited some of the Zoom recordings of our sessions and plan on reviewing all of them again. In each lesson I gained specific knowledge about anatomy as it relates to singing and other technical information that I had no prior awareness of and which brought more ease, consistency and control to my voice and delivery. This makes me excited to continue to grow as a singer and I’m grateful to Selena, and also to myself for trusting her to take me on this journey! Selena is an excellent teacher and all-around superb human being. Less

Selena has a very relaxed and easy way and is able to get the best out of everyone's voice. I have been to a few classes and courses that she has run and really enjoyed the sessions. I have noticed an improvement and freedom in my voice from using her advice. Well recommended.

I just completed Selena’s 12 week online course, The Confident Singer Masterclass. I really enjoyed it. It stretched me and got me out of my comfort zone, but I felt elevated. I’ve always wanted to improve my voice, I do love singing and I’m aware it sometime sounded flat. Since doing the course I feel more confident when someone asks me to sing. I sang to a couple of my son’s friends the other ... More

I just completed Selena’s 12 week online course, The Confident Singer Masterclass. I really enjoyed it. It stretched me and got me out of my comfort zone, but I felt elevated. I’ve always wanted to improve my voice, I do love singing and I’m aware it sometime sounded flat. Since doing the course I feel more confident when someone asks me to sing. I sang to a couple of my son’s friends the other day, and one of them offered to come round with his guitar and play with me! I’m really pleased that my voice has got richer and fuller, and I know how to craft songs better. My range has also improved. I liked the therapeutic aspects of the course, they helped me change my mindset and emotions around singing, which was very liberating. That and doing the warm-ups, was very supportive. It has given me a huge leap into the potential of my voice. It’s great knowing that I can open my mouth and people will enjoy it. Now I have the confidence to join a choir, go to open mics, do karaokes, or sing round the fire with friends. Less

I recently finished Selena’s 12 week online course, the Confident Singer Masterclass. I felt that taking the singing course could help me understand myself better. Gaining an understanding of the voice, and practising it, was a real breakthrough for me. It made a huge difference as it allowed me to use my instrument more freely and easily. I was able to smooth out the break in my registers whic... More

I recently finished Selena’s 12 week online course, the Confident Singer Masterclass. I felt that taking the singing course could help me understand myself better. Gaining an understanding of the voice, and practising it, was a real breakthrough for me. It made a huge difference as it allowed me to use my instrument more freely and easily. I was able to smooth out the break in my registers which was huge for me. I now feel confident to sing loudly in any pitch. I love how much more my throat opened. It gave me so more power and richness in my tone. It’s so empowering to have control over that – it’s like I can sing anything! I definitely achieved Mission Accomplished. Which was, ‘to skyrocket your singing power in 12 weeks so that you can sing with style and brilliance and confidently perform in front of a crowd.’ I feel confident to make and share song videos now. Instead of feeling nervous about it, I can put my focus on how I want to craft the song and express myself. It means I can actually show up as a singing artist. There’s nothing left stopping me from singing in public, except maybe choosing what to sing next! The course has given me the confidence to speak up and voice my true self. And now my voice sounds more beautiful, so it’s great that other people can enjoy my singing! It’s a good feeling to know I can make a positive impact on people in this additional arena. Less

> I did Selena's course in Totnes, '10 Weeks To A Vibrant Voice', in 2014. My main reason for going on the course was to find the confidence to sing in front of people rather than just to myself. I was happy with how I sounded before but I now realise how much more I can do! My voice now has more purpose and power, it feels like it's coming from somewhere deeper within me, like I can connect to ... More

> I did Selena's course in Totnes, '10 Weeks To A Vibrant Voice', in 2014. My main reason for going on the course was to find the confidence to sing in front of people rather than just to myself. I was happy with how I sounded before but I now realise how much more I can do! My voice now has more purpose and power, it feels like it's coming from somewhere deeper within me, like I can connect to the source of my voice and it feels amazing! Selena is a great teacher whom I instantly felt at ease with, the methods were not what I was expecting but it all makes perfect sense, and it works! The course was been a wholly positive experience and I really do feel that I've come alive singing! Thanx Selena x More recently I completed Selena's Confident Singer Masterclass 12-week online course and it certainly 'does what it says on the tin' ! I've had a major breakthrough with my singing and am now the confident singer I've always longed to be, free from the blockages that were holding me back, with improved sound quality, resonance and power. I highly recommend working with Selena if you want to be a more confident singer 🌠 Less

I recently did Selena's online course, the Confident Singer Masterclass because I hadn't sung for a while and had got very rusty. Also I really wanted to polish my technique so I could do more professional performances with my storytelling shows. Since I've done the course I can reach the full range of my voice including the higher register which I had really been struggling with. The warm ups an... More

I recently did Selena's online course, the Confident Singer Masterclass because I hadn't sung for a while and had got very rusty. Also I really wanted to polish my technique so I could do more professional performances with my storytelling shows. Since I've done the course I can reach the full range of my voice including the higher register which I had really been struggling with. The warm ups and techniques have really helped with my shallow breathing and breathy voice so I can now sustain notes with more resonance and projection.. My voice also used to crack when moving between the registers and I’ve overcome that problem too. Now I feel I CAN call myself a singer. I feel more confident, more able to take on gigs and performance opportunities. I can rely on my voice, so I feel happier. The course was not only useful and informative but also fun. It was a lovely group of singers too and we all supported one another during the sessions and with online buddy meet ups to work on our singing together. It was amazing how Selena could tune into individual people’s needs over Zoom. She could see where each person was struggling and give them personalised recommendations to help them do better. The posture, breathing work and just really getting into the joy of singing has had a positive impact on my health and wellbeing. Overall it has been an empowering course, it has stretched me and my capabilities and I’ve got a stronger voice than I ever had before. I would definitely recommend Selena Mara as a singing teacher, both for group courses and 1-1 coaching. Less

Last night I attended the Final Concert of Selena's 12-week online course, the Confident Singer Masterclass. I went as an audience member to listen to her students' performances. It was really great! Beautiful voices, lovely songs. You could tell that they had had good training for their voices. The singing wasn't simple - it was intricate, rich, and powerful. I was impressed!

I am not an expereinced singer, and wanted to learn to sing Happy Birthday confidently as it isn't something you can mime when with friends! I had a singing lesson with Selena, and she gave me confidence to learn to relax when singing and helped me to pitch my voice better. She really listens to what your goals are and helps you to achieve them.

Selena's singing workshop on 29 March was excellent. We covered a lot in 2 hours including singing techniques, a song and had a companion booklet summarising everything, including the 5 essential tools for powerful singing, some of which I learnt in her 1:1 singing courses. Thank you Selena.

Excellent Training. Enjoyable & Excellent Experience. 👍💯👌⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

I attended an online workshop with Selena and was impressed how she managed to include so many highly useful tips and techniques in one workshop! The session was extremely clear, well-structured and expertly facilitated and I would recommend it to anyone interested in honing their singing technique.

I have just taken part in the 5 Essential Tools of Powerful Singing and found it both helpful and enjoyable! Many thanks.

Selena at come alive singing is a great teacher very friendly , giving you 100% of her knowledge and time . Highly recommended xx

I’m an amateur singer and have been in all girl harmony groups in the past. I haven’t sung for a while and always felt held back in some way. I saw Selena’s website and thought her method sounded very promising. I signed up for her 7 week 1-1 training called ‘The Foundation for Successful Singing’. I’ve only had 3 lessons so far, but have already improved the quality of my voice and have discove... More

I’m an amateur singer and have been in all girl harmony groups in the past. I haven’t sung for a while and always felt held back in some way. I saw Selena’s website and thought her method sounded very promising. I signed up for her 7 week 1-1 training called ‘The Foundation for Successful Singing’. I’ve only had 3 lessons so far, but have already improved the quality of my voice and have discovered where I was holding tension and some of the other things holding me back. I recommend Selena’s singing lessons highly. Less

I found Selena to be warm, friendly and professional. Her insight to my weaknesses and strengths was helpful and I can improve because of her advice.

“ I feel encouraged and enthusiastic about improving my singing even in 1 hour talking with Selena! It’s made me see just what is possible with my voice! Very grateful, thank you.” Carolina

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I recently had an online session with Selena, the Vocal Confidence Breakthrough Session.' I wanted to get a fresh perspective and have the opportunity to get some feedback. It was my first voice lesson in many years. I was able to work on improving my breathing technique and was reminded of the importance of relaxing the throat and tongue. As a church and community choir director, I will be ab... More

I recently had an online session with Selena, the Vocal Confidence Breakthrough Session.' I wanted to get a fresh perspective and have the opportunity to get some feedback. It was my first voice lesson in many years. I was able to work on improving my breathing technique and was reminded of the importance of relaxing the throat and tongue. As a church and community choir director, I will be able to use these techniques to help others and to continue to improve personally as a vocalist. Less

I had a number of singing lessons from Selena from 2018 to 2020. The specific improvements I achieved was to carry my voice for longer and to use my mouth to sing certain sounds. I learnt a lot of exercises to improve my voice. The experience of lessons I enjoyed were improving my songs by learning to project my voice. I am now recording my songs with a harpist and hoping to sing in public. Than... More

I had a number of singing lessons from Selena from 2018 to 2020. The specific improvements I achieved was to carry my voice for longer and to use my mouth to sing certain sounds. I learnt a lot of exercises to improve my voice. The experience of lessons I enjoyed were improving my songs by learning to project my voice. I am now recording my songs with a harpist and hoping to sing in public. Thank you Selena Less

Selena has a wonderful light hearted way of engaging a group of singers. I enjoy her enthusiasm and energetic commitment and her clear boundaries, meaning that participants can relax and enjoy the songs. She is whole heartedly invested in her craft and this combined with a rich repertoire of songs makes it a real pleasure to sing with her. Thank you Selena.

I had a series of 8 singing lessons with Selena in 2018. Selena was always very positive and encouraging during our sessions, and tailored her approach to fit what I wanted to achieve, ie the confidence to sing, and the ability to manage my voice accordingly. I felt that my vocal tone improved considerably, and became more consistent over the 8 sessions. My sessions with Selena showed what yo... More

I had a series of 8 singing lessons with Selena in 2018. Selena was always very positive and encouraging during our sessions, and tailored her approach to fit what I wanted to achieve, ie the confidence to sing, and the ability to manage my voice accordingly. I felt that my vocal tone improved considerably, and became more consistent over the 8 sessions. My sessions with Selena showed what you can achieve if you try. Less

I had a few singing lessons with Selena in 2018 and I’m so glad that I did. I had been about to give up singing in a choir as it wasn’t going well. Selena made me realise that I did have a voice but that I should be singing with the sopranos not altos. With her help at building up my voice I had the confidence to ‘cross the floor’ at my choir and join the sopranos. I’ve since joined a second cho... More

I had a few singing lessons with Selena in 2018 and I’m so glad that I did. I had been about to give up singing in a choir as it wasn’t going well. Selena made me realise that I did have a voice but that I should be singing with the sopranos not altos. With her help at building up my voice I had the confidence to ‘cross the floor’ at my choir and join the sopranos. I’ve since joined a second choir. Singing in a group is so good for you as you can’t be depressed while singing your heart out. And the buzz stays with you. Less

Really good to get more confident with singing

Selena is an inspirational teacher, and and amazing singer. I have enjoyed her singing , and singing with her a great deal. Heart felt and powerful

I'm a beginner singer and I've just recently started working with Selena. In just a few lessons I've noticed more richness and power in my voice. I am the type of person that likes to do things correctly and I've been impressed with her coaching! I like how she started with the fundamentals. She teaches things you would never know about on your own.

Outstanding! Selena is the best teacher I have learned with. Dedicated, she has a clear understanding of the different elements of singing. She adapts the lessons to the known, unknown needs, will and evolving capacities of the learner by virtue of her holistic approach. The lessons encompass breathing, phonation, resonation, registration, technically, emotionally, kinesthetically and psychologic... More

Outstanding! Selena is the best teacher I have learned with. Dedicated, she has a clear understanding of the different elements of singing. She adapts the lessons to the known, unknown needs, will and evolving capacities of the learner by virtue of her holistic approach. The lessons encompass breathing, phonation, resonation, registration, technically, emotionally, kinesthetically and psychologically. Selena makes challenging process lighter and enables in a reflective dynamic the learner inner voice to sound clear, heard and free. Less

Selena offers a joyful and inclusive group singing experience. She teaches clearly and patiently...and she has a beautiful voice herself which makes it all the more enjoyable! Her songs are easy to learn and uplifting. Definitely recommended!

Selena’s Vocal Synergy Singing Coaching course has been very interesting and I have learnt a lot about the development of the voice as an instrument. The lock down situation meant that we had to do the course on line - via Zoom; this worked very well. The principles of Selena’s coaching course are the same for everybody. I was having the lessons jointly with a friend and Selena picked up on the d... More

Selena’s Vocal Synergy Singing Coaching course has been very interesting and I have learnt a lot about the development of the voice as an instrument. The lock down situation meant that we had to do the course on line - via Zoom; this worked very well. The principles of Selena’s coaching course are the same for everybody. I was having the lessons jointly with a friend and Selena picked up on the differences between my friend’s voice and my own and helped us to develop in our own particular way. I have been very impressed with Selena’s approach, her knowledge and the improvement in my voice and we plan to do another seven week course. I’m looking forward to returning to singing with the choir to which I belong as I know that I shall feel more capable and confident. Less

Selena's singing circles have been uplifting and heartwarming. Selena is an excellent teacher and teaches in a way that is accessible to all. She makes me want to sing a lot more!

Selena is a great singing teacher. She has a passion for sharing songs of different genres with a thread that runs through of a quality of heart and courage and optimism. Her enthusiasm is infectious and she maintains a good balance between enjoying the act of singing and creating a good sound but without needing to get the sound perfect which can sometimes take the fun out of it. Many thanks Sel... More

Selena is a great singing teacher. She has a passion for sharing songs of different genres with a thread that runs through of a quality of heart and courage and optimism. Her enthusiasm is infectious and she maintains a good balance between enjoying the act of singing and creating a good sound but without needing to get the sound perfect which can sometimes take the fun out of it. Many thanks Selena! Heather Whitelaw Less

Selena teaches the melody really well and and makes it all seem really simple! And although I'm not a very confident singer I always feel very at ease and that my voice is really valued. Her sessions are always light hearted too which makes it relaxing and fun.

Selena is a fabulous teacher. She has a vast knowledge of all matters singing, especially the technical side of things, and she uses it to give you tailor-made lessons. She very quickly identified my areas of difficulty and each week has provided me with descriptions, exercises and encouragement to help me improve. She manages to explain things in a way that I can understand and adapts her teachi... More

Selena is a fabulous teacher. She has a vast knowledge of all matters singing, especially the technical side of things, and she uses it to give you tailor-made lessons. She very quickly identified my areas of difficulty and each week has provided me with descriptions, exercises and encouragement to help me improve. She manages to explain things in a way that I can understand and adapts her teaching to suit my learning style. I always enjoy her lessons, which are both challenging and fun, and come out feeling like I am making progress. She is kind, encouraging, and dedicated and she definitely knows her stuff! I thoroughly recommend having lessons with Selena! Less

Loved my singing lessons via 'Zoom' during lock down. Great support from Selena with lots to practise between lessons.

Selena has transformed my voice and I now sing with rich, resonant and sustained tones. She is a competent and caring teacher and has given me the tools to sing consistently with confidence and joy.

Selena Mara is committed to taking her singing students as far as they desire to go. Her teaching style is seamless, yet highly effective. Her skilled techniques guide you to tune the tool of your craft - your VOICE to its optimum potential. I so look forward to my weekly lessons with Selena, tailored to improving my singing ability with added confidence. Lessons are followed up with notes and vi... More

Selena Mara is committed to taking her singing students as far as they desire to go. Her teaching style is seamless, yet highly effective. Her skilled techniques guide you to tune the tool of your craft - your VOICE to its optimum potential. I so look forward to my weekly lessons with Selena, tailored to improving my singing ability with added confidence. Lessons are followed up with notes and videos for further guidance and support. Highly recommended Less