Singing Instructor
Master your vocal process
Take your potential to the next level
Develop your style and find your niche
Master your vocal process
Take your potential to the next level
Develop your style and find your niche
“Amanda helped me to habilitate my singing voice after my vocal surgery. Her knowledge on the workings of the voice is extensive. She is amazing” -ANDRIETTE NORMAN, Afrikaans adult contemporary recording and performing artist
“I’ve been working with Amanda for a year now, and the results are incredible. I cannot recommend her work highly enough, and wish I’d started on this journey with her much earlier in my career!” JEREMY DE TOLLY, Lead Singer – The Dirty Skirts, Trauma Release Voice Coach – Radiant Voices
”. Her passion for the voice, as instrument, drives her and it is so evident in her work ethic.. The results superseded my expectations “- CAN SKYLARK, pop recording and performing artist, performance coach
Amanda has been teaching voice full time since 2008. She has been involved in the South African Music Industry for more than twenty years as performing and recording artist and is recognized among her peers as an exceptional vocalist, with two SAMA nominations for best female vocalist under her belt. Her passion lies with the voice as functional instrument and throughout her career she has been training, researching and experimenting in different training philosophies to address vocal function in Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) (nonclassical) styles.
She is a firm believer in continuing education and practices this by regularly attending international conferences, workshops and teaching seminars and networking on various international platforms and forums. She has travelled to the UK in 2018 where she attended the Vocology in Practice Premier Voice Teacher Education Forum. In February 2020 she visited the Deutsche Stimmklinik in Hamburg where she participated in a workshop on the Osteopathic Management of Muscle Tension Dysphonia and Associated Symptoms. This workshop was presented by Jacob Lieberman, D.O. and Prof Markus Hess. She completed Level I, II and III of Somatic Voicework™ The Lovetri Method, which was presented by the Baldwin University Community Arts School as an online course in July 2020. She has also completed the Vocal First Aid course presented by Vocal Health Education in the UK. Her practice of evidence based voice training continues as she attends monthly online workshops and lectures by leaders in the various fields covering voice training as well as monthly mentorship by an international voice specialist.
As a voice teacher, she is able to swiftly identify specific needs and prescribe the right training regime to address issues and guide the singer towards mastery of their voice as instrument.
Amanda has an intense interest in helping singers that present with vocal problems. She attended a workshop at the Deutsche Stimmklinik in Hamburg in February 2020 to learn more about Manual Laryngeal Therapy. The course was presented by Jacob Lieberman (right), with insights from Prof Markus Hess (left).
Amanda refers to various SA Laryngologists. She works closely with Speech Pathologist, Giselle Maartens, to manage the habilitation process of injured singers. Her clients include top South African vocalists. She also has access to a network of international singing voice specialists and laryngologists to be of further assistance
As vocal athletes, professional singers have a huge demand on their instruments. Different styles require different demands on the voice and functional imbalances can occur. It is extremely important to understand how to rectify these imbalances to ensure vocal longevity. Amanda can assess and address these issues.
Voice production happens in the throat and it is normal for the structures in this area to become constricted and tense. Manual manipulation of the larynx and areas that surround it, has been proven to bring great relief and improved singing function.
Vocal hacks for short term results and specialized training programs to build vocal stamina.
BEN RODRIGUES / JOLENE MARTIN / ELANA AFRIKA-BREDENKAMP / FRANCOIS VAN COKE / ANDRIETTE NORMAN / PETE GREY - WEST COAST WOLVES, HALFPRICE / GALEN HOSSACK - WEST COAST WOLVES / NINA BRAND / DEWALD LOUW / MAJOZI / JEREMY DE TOLLY - DIRTY SKIRTS / KEAGAN EKSTEEN / SELIM KAGEE / LUCY TOPS / FILIPA / GERALD CLARK / SHEN WINBERG / AIDAN MARTIN / SAM BURGER - "0PP0SITE THE OTHER" / CAN SKYLARK / PAIGE MAC / GRACE DE LA HUNT / ALANNA JOY / SOPHIA FOSTER / SHOPRITE CHECKERS TOPSTARS (2017, 2018, 2019) / CASTERBRIDGE MUSIC ACADEMY / JASON TOBIN - WARRIORS
LESSONS: ONLINE and IN STUDIO
THE FIRST STEP
Meet and Greet Session. (ONLINE ONLY)
This is a free 15 minute session where we will get to say hi and determine if I am the right match as coach.
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