The 10 best singing teachers in Glasgow

Fitzpatrick Academy of Music provides tailored one-to-one music lessons for beginners through to advanced players, with tutors covering multiple instruments, styles and genres. Teaching includes guitar, vocals and piano, while students can book a free trial lesson before enrolling.

The Renfrew academy also runs Build-A-Band camps for ages eight and over, where participants learn songs, form a band and develop stagecraft before working towards a first gig. Tutors are full-time, PVG-registered professional touring musicians, and the studios use high-tech teaching equipment. Tailored one-to-one music lessons are the academy’s core format.

Singing, piano and guitar lessons are available through Guru Music School in Glasgow, with private one-to-one teaching and an assessment designed to match students with a suitable coach. Lessons can support complete beginners, performers wanting to develop technique and people seeking more confidence with their voice or instrument. The school also runs workshops, open mics, jam sessions and student concerts, giving learners opportunities to practise outside lessons. Students can receive weekly feedback and use a portal to track songs, practice and progress. A £25 assessment is the starting point, with the team asking about goals before recommending a lesson path.

Singing, piano and music theory tuition at Shawlands Music School is available to beginners and advanced students, with lessons shaped around exams, auditions, performances or enjoyment. It also offers Vocayoga, combining breathwork, voice and yoga, plus individual or group tuition.

Singing lessons begin with breathing and relaxation work before moving into vocal exercises tailored to the learner. Students can study different genres and styles, while piano students can work towards ABRSM, Rockschool or SQA exams. Lessons suit children from five and adults of any age. Singing lessons include breathing and relaxation work as part of the school’s approach to vocal development.

South Street Music School teaches guitar, bass and singing in Glasgow, with lessons also available for piano, drums and saxophone. Teaching is tailored to each student’s aims, whether that means graded exams, school studies, an audition or learning songs for enjoyment.

The school suits children and adults, with 30-minute and 60-minute lessons and some individual and group sessions. Tutors are qualified industry professionals who perform across Scotland. Teaching covers styles including rock, jazz and pop, and 30 min slots can suit younger learners or students with limited attention spans.

One-to-one singing lessons at Katie Barnett Vocal Coach are tailored to a singer’s experience, voice and goals. Sessions can focus on vocal health and performance skills, supporting complete beginners, amateur singers, performers and professional vocalists.

A first lesson begins with a consultation about the student’s voice and aims, followed by singing so a lesson plan can be formed. Katie also offers drop-in or regular sessions, monthly workshops with guest tutors and audition guidance. Tailored one-to-one sessions give singers a structured way to work on technique, confidence and expression, whether they are starting out or preparing for performance.

Singing lessons with BMCB Singing Lessons Glasgow cover beginners, intermediate singers and advanced coaching for children and adults. Brian McBride assesses a student’s range, pitching and goals, then creates exercises and song choices suited to their level and vocal development.

The teacher holds a Master of Music in Performance from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and teaches music education at the University of Glasgow. Lessons are available individually, with group lessons and children’s classes also listed. Saturday sessions are priced at £25, while individual 60-minute lessons start from £50. tailor made exercises give each learner practical work linked to their voice and aims.

Baby and toddler classes at Glasgow Children's Music School combine singing, rhymes and percussion for children from six months upwards. Older toddlers explore circle songs and partner games, while classes also include movement, live music and creative play.

The school provides preschool and Primary 1 classes, musicianship sessions, holiday camps and small-group lessons. Children aged up to 12 can learn piano, violin or guitar at venues in Glasgow’s West End, Cathcart and Milngavie. Free trial classes are available for baby, toddler, preschool and Primary 1 sessions.

Children, teenagers and adults can take structured one-to-one tuition at The Glasgow School of Music (GSofM), with lessons in piano, singing and guitar. The school matches students with specialist tutors and supports beginners as well as learners working towards more advanced goals. Lessons can be arranged in 30, 45 or 60-minute lengths.

The wider programme includes strings, woodwind, theory, composition and online tuition. Trial lessons are paid at the applicable standard rate, there is no registration fee, and fortnightly tuition may be approved in writing at an additional 20%. Published lesson prices include VAT.