PROFESSIONAL SINGING LESSONS IN THE NORTH WEST


Paul McFadden delivers high-quality vocal coaching in the North West of England from his purpose-built studio in Leigh (Wigan).
He also teaches in Manchester City Centre from the Bechstein Centre.

He is a highly experienced musician and top-tier teacher who has prepared performers for international tours, stadium gigs, the big screen and the West End over the years.


Paul is an Estill Master Trainer with a BA in Music, an MA in Popular Music and over 20 years of teaching and lecturing experience. He has much intuitive skill, and his ability to work with people on a very human level makes him highly effective.

Estill Voice Training North West

Paul tailors his approach to you so that each session is specific to your needs. Working in this precise way has an immediate AND long-term impact which helps you understand and control your voice. Paul is well respected in his field and his approachable nature and consistent passion define the way he works.

Paul's services are available to anyone at any level. He runs a well-established private practice and offers training in Rock, Pop, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Opera and the spoken voice.

Understand & Control

Paul is an in-demand teacher who offers an exciting range of high quality services for industry and education.


Shape your style

How do I make my voice sound 'rockier', 'poppier' or ‘more Legit’? How do I add distortion?? Find out how to create or adapt your vocal set-up.

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Paul's unique skill set makes him adept at helping you understand the generic demands of the music before guiding you, in the simplest way possible, towards specific, purposeful control. Most of the time people know the kind of sound they want to make but aren't sure HOW to make it. Paul will show you how!


Touring

Don Brocco, Sleep Token, Circawaves and ‘The K’s’ are just some of the major acts who have used Paul’s services to help them manage touring demands.

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Sharpen your skills and create a practical strategy for warm-up, care and recovery in order to manage the rigorous demands of touring. Paul's experience and insight will enable you to find consistency and joy in the toughest industrial environments. He will work with you to pre-empt problems, analyse performance levels and tailor solutions so that you can get the very best out of yourself when on the road - even if that's over a long period.

Technical Development

What is my voice capable of? How do I get the very best out of it?  There will be an impact in session one, and from there, we build the understanding and control.

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Projects can be short, medium or long term but a clear strategy will be obvious throughout. The voice can be such a complex beast but once you understand it and work in a very deliberate way, in a manner which suits you, you can start to make life increasingly simple for yourself.

"Paul tackled the flaws in my vocal technique and also worked with the entire band on musical arrangements and realistic pre-show routines. Whether it’s preparing for a specific show, a long tour, or recovering from a tough stretch of performances. Paul has quickly become one of the most important members of our team. He is our go to guy!"

- Josh Noble, The Larkins -

Understand & Progress


You will experience a relaxed professional atmosphere where making progress quickly becomes simple, understandable and practical.

  • Diagnose & fix YOUR long standing issues

  • Build YOUR voice from scratch

  • Rehabilitate YOUR voice


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"The difference in the reliability and consistency of my vocals has been fantastic, fixing some persistent technical issues that previous teachers had missed. I would especially recommend his approach for actors as he helps you uncover maximum freedom of interpretation with solid technique."Lauren, Actor & MT Performer -
"I arrived with the aim of becoming a better teacher, improving my knowledge and physiological understanding. I have found this and more! I’m inspired as a Vocal Artist in my own right. It's always nerve-racking meeting another professional in your area but he really works with you and supports you." Niki - vocal teacher/performer -

UNDERSTAND & ENJOY


Artistic Connectivity

Establishing a connection between you and the material is key. Great singing is all about being vulnerable but not scared - discover strategies which create the magic!

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This is particularly important in live performance or audition scenarios. It is very often the difference between having an effect on an audition panel/audience or not. Intelligence, deep understanding, courage and imagination are essential tools which Paul will use with you to develop the effective approach you need to breathe life into your performance.

Live Performance / Studio work

Reliable consistency for live performance/studio recording is about combining technical competence with confidence. Paul will listen, identify, and then solve issues in a practical, precise way.

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Paul is calm, resourceful and experienced. He will identify exactly how you can increase your technical ability and will build a personalised programme that helps you warm up and fix issues in the moment so you can understand what to do and be in control. You will prepare and produce consistently and this will save you much time and stress!

Audition Success

Paul has a long track record of helping professionals gain work. He has also helped many young performers secure places at some of Europe's most renowned Music and Drama institutions.

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Performers of all ages use Paul to polish their skills and increase their chances of successful audition. Paul quickly understands how to raise the skill level of a performer, and this is invaluable in these high-level circumstances. Replacing anxiety and compromise with freedom, choice, control and consistency empowers the performer in TV, film and theatre auditions.

Prices & Locations


LEIGH, WIGAN

£50

MANCHESTER

£58

"I could never have got past my vocal injury without Paul!! His knowledge and understanding of how the voice works is incredible. If something's not quite right or doesn't sound as it should, straight away Paul knows what the problem is and how to overcome it."

- MELISSA - PROFESSIONAL SINGER -

Other Services


  • Holistic Approach

    An instrument which lives in a body and is connected to a brain is wildly complex. Understanding and identifying wider issues which affect performance levels is crucial in teaching voice. Paul is adept in this area and also collaborates with a team of trusted specialists who can make a huge impact.

  • Teaching teachers

    It’s a privilege when a teacher or lecturer approaches me to help them further their professional development. Paul has over 20,000 hours of teaching/lecturing experience which, coupled with his deep knowledge and pragmatic approach, make him the perfect practitioner to work with when it comes to supporting and growing your skills.

  • Consultancy / Media / Agents

    Paul has been asked to work on film sets and theatre productions to offer vocal direction. In these moments he is quick to offer simple, practical but effective solutions which unobtrusively enable the smooth running of an intricate process. He is also experienced at delivering presentations and assisting various projects where his knowledge and warm approach enable him to inform, entertain and support those involved.

Paul delivers singing lessons in his studio in Leigh, Wigan. The state of the art, purpose built studio is ideally located for students requiring vocal coaching in the Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire areas. Paul's studio is easy to get to if you live in Wigan, Westhoughton, Bolton, Atherton, Standish, Golborne, Newton-le-Willows, Lowton, Culcheth, Glazebury, Warrington, Ashton in Makerfield, Astley, Boothstown, Worsley, Salford and surrounding areas. Paul also provides vocal tuition at Blueprint Studios in Manchester City Centre.