Group Coaching Sessions

Next block starts 11 September 2025

Vocal Performance Coaching Group Sessions are led by professional vocal coach Hannah Smikle, founder of Vocal Performance Coaching.

Vocal Performance Coaching adult group sessions are designed to build your confidence, giving you the opportunity to explore your voice in a relaxed, supportive environment. With focused technical training and regular performance opportunities, you’ll develop your vocal awareness, singing skills, and stage presence.

Sessions run in six-week blocks, following a bespoke vocal training programme. Each term ends with a live performance at a local venue, giving you the chance to showcase what you’ve learned – either as part of the group or as a soloist. Each block stands alone, so you’re welcome to join throughout the year, with every term introducing new material and technical content.

Develop your Voice, grow your confidence

Group sessions are ideal for singers who want to build confidence, develop their vocal skills, and grow as a performer. Whether you simply love singing, have a quiet ambition to perform at an open mic, or are looking to reconnect with your voice and return to performing, group sessions offer a supportive space to explore the possibilities.

Professional coaching in a low-pressure environment

  • Vocal technique

  • Performance anxiety management tools

  • Pop repertoire coaching

  • Confidence building

  • Performance skills

  • Mic technique

  • Stylistic application

  • Vocal health guidance

  • Group setting

  • Supportive community

  • Performance opportunity in a live venue

  • A damn good time!

Location

 

Group sessions are held at:

The Centre For Mental Health in the Music Industry
(part of Heaton Moor Counselling and Therapy Centre)
33b Shaw Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport SK4 4AG

If bookings exceed centre capacity, sessions may run from a central Stockport location by junction 1 of the M60. Any changes to the venue will be confirmed by email ahead of your first session.

Getting There

The Centre For Mental Health in The Music Industry is part of Heaton Moor Counselling and Therapy Centre. The centre is above Heatons Tandoori – you will see a black door to the right of the restaurant with a small sign with the centre logo on, and a buzzer to press on your arrival. The centre is located on the first floor, steps access only.

Parking

There is free on-street parking on Shaw Road and the neighbouring streets, please allow time to find suitable parking as this venue does not have its own car park.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Sessions run for 75 minutes, allowing time for a group vocal warm-up, vocal technique training, repertoire learning, group singing, and any questions or feedback.

    To make the most of our time together, please be mindful of the start time and arrive promptly so we can begin on time.

  • The sessions will run from The Centre For Mental Health in the Music Industry.

    The address is 33b Shaw Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport SK4 4AG.

    The Centre For Mental Health in The Music Industry is part of Heaton Moor Counselling and Therapy Centre. The centre is above Heatons Tandoori – you will see a black door to the right of the restaurant with a small sign with the centre logo on, and a buzzer to press on your arrival. The centre is located on the first floor, steps access only.

    Parking: There is free on-street parking on Shaw Road and the neighbouring streets, please allow time to find suitable parking as this venue does not have its own car park.

    The final session (performance opportunity) will be at a local venue to be confirmed during the course.

    Note: If bookings exceed centre capacity, sessions may run from a central Stockport location by junction 1 of the M60. Any changes to the venue will be confirmed by email ahead of your first session.

  • Thursday evenings in Stockport from 7.45–9.00pm.

  • There’s never any pressure to perform as part of the block or at the end of term event. If you’d prefer not to take part in the live performance, that’s absolutely fine! You are always welcome to join the performance evening to support your fellow singers and enjoy the experience.

    If you do want to perform, there will be opportunities to join in a few group songs, and you can also choose to perform one or two solo pieces. More details about the performance evening will be shared during the term.

  • We do it all again! Sessions run in termly blocks, and at the end of each block, a new term will be scheduled. This next term will explore fresh material and technical skills, culminating in another performance evening – giving you a new opportunity to take the stage.

    Place are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis once bookings are open, and a waiting list will be available once the block is full.

  • Don’t worry! Sessions are streamed live to a private Facebook group, where you can also access recordings any time during the block. This means you can catch up on anything you’ve missed, revisit what we’ve covered, or even use the group warm-ups at home for your own vocal practice or performance preparation.

  • Please bring a water bottle to each session, and something to take notes with if that’s helpful to you.

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