Singing lessons in Islington & London
One-to-one voice coaching for every age, level and style: from beginners to gigging vocalists.
Whether you've been singing in the shower for years or you've never sung in front of anyone in your life, our singing lessons in Islington are built to meet you exactly where you are. Pop, rock, soul and musical theatre: our vocal coaches teach across all of these, and they teach the voice you've got, not a generic version of someone else's. Lessons happen in our dedicated vocal rooms, four minutes from Highbury & Islington station.
What you'll learn
Breath support and posture: the technical foundation everything else sits on
Pitch and ear training: getting reliably in tune, every time
Tone and resonance: finding your sound rather than copying someone else's
Range extension: adding notes at the top and bottom without strain
Vocal health: singing without losing your voice, knowing how to warm up properly
Stylistic technique: belting, mix, riffing, vibrato, head voice, falsetto
Microphone technique: how to actually use a mic when you're performing
Performance and stage confidence: what to do with your face, hands and nerves
Song interpretation: making a song mean something rather than just hitting the notes
Grades and exams if you want them: Trinity, Rockschool, ABRSM pathways
Who singing lessons are for
Absolute beginners
You don't need to be able to sing in tune yet. Your coach will start with simple exercises to get your breath, posture and ear working together — most students notice their pitch is already steadier within two or three lessons.
Improvers
If you can carry a tune but feel like you've hit a ceiling, this is where one-to-one coaching pays off hardest. Often it's one or two specific issues (breath, tension, register transitions) that unlock everything.
Gigging singers and band members
We work regularly with singers in working bands, helping them protect their voices through tours, hit higher notes consistently, and stop losing their range halfway through a set.
Musical theatre, audition prep and grade exams
We coach drama school applicants, West End hopefuls, and grade students preparing for Trinity, Rockschool and ABRSM exams.
Kids and teens
25-minute lessons for children (ages 6-12), 50-minute lessons for teens and adults (13+). Pitched at the music they actually listen to.
How to start
1. Book a singing taster
£27 for children, £49 for adults. One 1-to-1 session with the coach who'd teach you ongoing.
2. After your taster, pick a membership
Children's, adult or shared (great for duos and harmony singers). All include free practice rooms and concert rehearsals.
3. Get singing
You'll be invited to our seasonal student concerts where you can perform with the in-house Planet drum band, if and when you want to.
Who teaches singing at Planet drum
Two specialist vocal coaches teach singing here, with different strengths:
Valerio La Piana
Valerio teaches singing in our Islington studios alongside his work as a drummer, session musician and musical director. He started singing and playing drums at the age of two, holds a BMus in Popular Music Performance from ICMP, and joined Planet drum in 2022. If you want in-person vocal coaching with a working session musician, Valerio is your tutor.
Irene Marino
Irene specialises in online one-to-one singing lessons, bringing flexible scheduling for students with busy schedules, students outside London, or anyone who'd rather sing from the comfort of their own room. She has a BA (Hons) in Popular Music Performance, runs singing circles, and has been teaching for over 10 years. Especially great for beginners building confidence.
What people say
"I think what you have created, with all the brilliant teachers around you, is very special and I hope it continues for many years to come."