Cally Youdell
Private singing teacher in Hale & Altrincham
Find your voice. Develop your technique. Enjoy singing.
Private singing lessons for children, teenagers and adults with Cally Youdell, an RNCM-trained professional soprano and singing teacher based in Hale, Altrincham.
Whether you’re a complete beginner, preparing for an exam or audition, or looking to develop your voice and confidence, lessons are tailored to you.
Cally holds a first-class degree in Vocal Studies from the Royal Northern College of music and a Master’s in Early Music Singing from The Royal Conservatory of The Hague.
More than just learning a song
Every voice is different. My aim is to help each singer discover what their voice can do and find the confidence to express themselves through music. Through a combination of vocal technique and breathwork, thoughtfully tailored repertoire choices and an attuned, encouraging teaching style, I help singers reach their potential.
With a decade of professional classical training and experience performing in both opera and professional choirs, I bring a wealth of practical musical knowledge to my teaching. Combined with an in-depth understanding of vocal technique, breathwork and body awareness, this allows me to offer lessons that go beyond simply learning to sing a song.
“Cally was my music teacher for just over a year. At first I was a complete beginner - not able to hold a tune or read music at all. By the end of our lessons I passed the ABRSM singing grade 2 with a distinction. During this time I was also singing in a small local choir; there was about 8 of us and I was 1 of 2 sopranos. We did a lot of public singing and I became very confident with singing in public. Cally is a great teacher and I am still singing in choirs today.”
- Lizzy JWhat makes my teaching different?
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Having performed with professional choirs including the Dutch Radio Choir, and in fully staged opera productions with Dutch National Opera and Grange Festival Opera, I bring first-hand experience and musical insight to every lesson.
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My classical training gives me a thorough understanding of vocal technique and anatomy, from breath support and resonance to vowel formation, vocal registers and healthy voice production.
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I’m also a 450-hour qualified yoga teacher. My interest in yoga grew from exploring ways to manage performance anxiety as a singer, and developed into a passion for the relationship between breath, body and nervous system regulation. This informs my approach to helping singers find greater ease and freedom in their singing.
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I love finding the right repertoire for each individual singer, taking into account their voice, personality, interests and ambitions. From classical song and musical theatre to contemporary music, the right choice makes all the difference.
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Lessons are positive, supportive and tailored to you. I want singers to feel comfortable exploring their voices, making progress and, above all, enjoying the process.
Singing lessons for every stage
Children’s Singing Lessons
Fun, supportive lessons helping children develop their voices, musicality and confidence. Explore vocal technique, pitch, expression and performance through carefully chosen songs, from musical theatre to classical and contemporary music.
Teenage Singing Lessons
Personalised singing lessons for teenagers looking to develop their technique and confidence. With particular care given to healthy vocal development as the voice matures, teenagers can build strong foundations, explore repertoire they love and develop skills to perform and read music with confidence.
Adult Singing Lessons
Whether you’re a complete beginner, returning to singing or looking to take your voice further, lessons are tailored to your goals. Develop technique, confidence and musical expression, explore new repertoire or work on your individual singing alongside choir commitments.
Meet Cally
I’m Cally, a professionally trained classical singer and singing teacher based in Hale, Altrincham.
I studied at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester with Sandra Dugdale, gaining a First-Class degree, before completing my Master’s at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague.
My professional performing career included the Dutch Radio Choir and chorus at Dutch National Opera and Grange Festival Opera, as well as roles and solos with companies such as Brighton Early Music Festival and IFORD Arts. I was also a choral scholar for two years at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin and have sung in many professional choirs.
I bring this experience, alongside my passion for healthy vocal technique and teaching, to helping others discover and nurture their own love of singing.
Find your voice
Whether you’re looking for singing lessons for your child, or would like to develop your own voice, I’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch to find out more about lessons and current availability.
Private singing lessons in Hale, Altrincham and surrounding areas.
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