Teaching
Linley Weir has been teaching for 14 years and has a BA(Hons) in Jazz and Popular Music studies. She has taught at Leeds College Of Music, Kingston Music & Arts Services, Richmond Jazz School, various secondary schools and privately at her own home studio.
Linley teaches students of all ages, both one-to-one and in groups. She focuses on helping her students achieve their full potential, whether they wish to become professional vocalists or just enjoy singing as a hobby. Linley’s teaching encompasses a mix of vocal technique and performance skills, and she organises regular concerts for students to put these skills into practice.
Whether you need help building your confidence as a performer, preparing for a gig or audition, would like guidance in specific technical issues, or if you’d just like to be able to stand up and sing a song for friends, Linley’s no-nonsense approach and non-judgemental manner will put you completely at ease.
Get in touch for a chat about private lessons or upcoming group workshops, with no obligation.
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Testimonials
When I first came to Linley I was a bundle of nerves and constrained by
years of rigid classical training. In just a few lessons Linley had started to
coax out the jazz singer that I never knew was there. The transformation was
astonishing. I have not only gained the confidence to get out there and do
regular gigs across London, but have also gained a close friend. Linley has
helped me to discover my true voice
Fiona Rowden (Winner of Angela Carrington Jazz Award 2008)
Linley has been a complete inspiration to me. Not only has she helped me take my singing to a new level but with her encouragement and expert
tuition has given me the confidence to fufill my dreams of becoming a singer.
She has organised two very successful gigs for me and has inspired me to
write and perform my own original compositions. Thanks Linley, you’re a real
gem
Debbie Sands
I have been having jazz singing lessons with Linley for more than three years now. In that time she has helped me develop my vocal technique and
my confidence and has given me an altogether more powerful delivery. She is
generous with her time and expertise, giving each student the benefit of her
full attention, analysing weaknesses and suggesting solutions.
Anyone who wants to learn to sing (whether jazz or other repertoire) or
simply to develop their skills as a vocalist, will find Linley unfailingly
encouraging and an unusually skilled teacher. Her exceptional abilities as a
performer inevitably feed into her teaching and can only be a source of
inspiration for her students
Valerie Nunn
