Home— Alison Ruston, Head of Music/Arts, Burton Borough School, Newport, ShropshireMiss Schwarz has been working at Burton Borough School since September 2006. [Within in a short time she had] dramatically changed a number of the students' voices and the improvement therefore has been immense. Rebecca always approaches her work in a professional manner and her relationship with the pupils is good.
Many students have commented on how much work goes into planning their lessons and that Miss Schwarz 'puts herself out' in order to find songs for them.
Donna Mulvey-Jones, Maverick TVRebecca is a dynamic vocal coach who was able to take my singing to the next level and bring out a confidence I never knew I had. Her lessons are varied and fun and she got me to connect with songs in a way I had never thought about before. The concerts she organises is a great way of getting her pupils to sing in front of an audience and put some goals and focus to the lessons. Hearing improvements from lesson 1 is a real motivator.
Susie Riddell, professional actress (Gavin & Stacey/Doctors/Emmerdale/The Archers)Rebecca is an extremely personable and warm teacher. Her enthusiasm and expertise in her subject makes her an ideal teacher of a subject that ultimately requires a great deal of trust and confidence from the student. I have grown as a singer during my lessons with Rebecca and she has given me a toolbox of techniques to draw on in the future. She is a wonderfully supportive teacher who is genuinely interested in and fully committed to each one of her students.
I found my lessons with you informative, knowlegeable and interesting. As a singing teacher myself for many years, I fully appreciated your enthusiasm and your ability to do the job.
Ruth Wood, teacher of singing
I have had singing lessons with Rebecca for around two years now. When I first started having lessons, I had no confidence. Rebecca has given me many opportunities to perform as venues such as the MAC and The Custard Factory. This has lead to other opportunities for me. I have finished recording my first song and hope to make a music video this year. Rebecca has given me condience and has always supported me with my singing. She has the perfect disposition to be a a singing teacher and is very talented.
Sarah Bathgate
Rebecca is an outstanding vocal coach who has inspired and empowered my daughter to believe in herself and her singing abilities. Her enthusiasm threads through all aspects of her teaching making the lessons fun and enjoyable, whilst also keeping the importance of grades a key factor.
Liz McMahon (Rebecca teaches her daughter, Alice)
Rebecca Schwarz is a highly motivated and attentive singing coach who works extremely well with her clients to enable them to exceed their expectations.
Paul Robert Golder
Rebecca is an excellent teacher and although I travel almost two hours just to go to an hour's lesson, it is definitely worth it. She has not just one method of teaching, but her style and methods are unique to every student as everyone has different needs and different ways in which they learn to the optimum level.
Rebecca is my second singing teacher I have had up to today and my previous teacher was not even close to the standards of Rebecca. One goes to singing lessons either because they want to improve or because they know nothing about singing and would like to learn from the beginning. Regarding this, my previous teacher just gave me the words of "it's easy, just sing!", which was not helpful at all; not matter how hard I tried, practiced or how many lessons I had.
I am glad I met Rebecca because even from the first lesson we had; I improved and learnt a lot from this lesson and came out feeling much positive and believing it is possible that I could sing well one day.
Ka Mun Lee
Rebecca is a brilliant teacher. I have only been having lessons for a year but have sang in a concert and completed Grade 5 twice, with Rockschool and LCM Musical Theatre. I couldn't have done this without Rebecca teaching me a range of techniques, encouraging me and helping to build my confidence.
Andrea Matthews
Since I have had lessons with Rebecca it has bought my confidence on, I have an unusual voice so it has been very difficult to get songs that match my voice. She has to work hard to find songs and music. Every year she holds a concert, this has been really good for everybody to experience what it is like infront of an audience and to sing with a mic. She inspires me, every lesson when I arrive she always gives me a big smile and we have a catch up chat. She is very enthusiastic and energetic. I really enjoy my lessons. Thank you!
Day Hayes
Rebecca helped me with breath control, taught me to anchor, helped me find my range. The basis of what you showed me is evident in where I have gone since.
Although my techniques and styles have changed, it is the foundations that I always rely on, which you helped me develop on.
Aidy Lennox
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I think Rebecca is a great teacher because she praises me and boosts my confidence, she teaches lot's of useful and interesting techniques that I can easily use in my performances.
Beth Fisher
— Gemma Cox, singerSince I met you you have taught me so much in a matter of 8 months. When I make it my sucess will be down to you as much as myself.
— Fiona HimsRebecca has an infectious enthusiasm for teaching music which inspires students of all ages. Her lessons are tailor-made, driven by the student's needs and her success in producing such good results in a short time ensures motivation remains high.
Fiona's son George has singing lessons with Rebecca.
— Nikki Bryan, singerLessons with Rebecca are very relaxed and fun. She is a very positive and patient teacher and I feel confident that I am getting the best out of my lessons, so that I can have the confidence to go to audition fully prepared.
— Aidy Lennox, singer with The MonotonesBeing my first vocal lesson and not having worked any theory before, Rebecca was very easy to understand. I have learnt some very important and useful tips for my gigs and have hopefully influenced her into the "darker" side of singing!
The help on posture, open-throat and anchoring is definitely going to be a great help for reaching new notes and strengthening the current ones.
Rebecca's recommended reading has so far opened my eyes to how crucial technique is and I will no doubt be reading and practising further into it.
I'm even tempted to have another lesson, I'll have to start saving the pennies.
— Subodh Dhanda, singerDuring my first singing lesson with Rebecca, the first thing I noticed was her sheer excitement for what she does. It was apparent that she loves music and has a true passion for singing. Her vibrant personality makes the lesson exciting and even makes singing exercises interesting.
In a matter of 4-6 weeks my voice transformed. When I sing I don't feel like the same person any more. I started out as very timid and shy, I now sing with much more confidence.
The whole experience has been extremely overwhelming. Rebecca is very knowlegeble about so many techniques that improve one's singing. But her ability to find the correct technique has been what has made all the difference to my singing. I am forever grateful to you Rebecca for helping me find the passion that you live for - singing.
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