Creative, individual music tuition in Glasgow
Make music your way
Find greater confidence and control in your voice through supportive singing lessons shaped around the music you love.
- Where
- 33 Otago Street, Glasgow G12 8JJ
- Who
- Children, teenagers and adults
- Level
- Complete beginners to experienced players
- From
- £25 for 30 minutes, including VAT
Lessons shaped around your music
Your voice is personal, so singing lessons should feel personal too. We create an encouraging space to explore vocal technique, musicality, expression and performance without expecting everyone to sound the same.
Lessons can support a complete beginner, a young singer developing confidence, a pianist who wants to sing as well, or a more experienced performer looking for focused guidance. Repertoire and goals are chosen together with your tutor.
A rounded musical education
What your voice lessons can cover
Confidence and expression
Become more comfortable using your voice and communicating the meaning of a song.
Healthy vocal technique
Develop greater awareness, consistency and control in how you sing.
Pitch, rhythm and listening
Strengthen the musical skills that help a vocal performance feel secure.
Songs that suit you
Choose repertoire around your voice, interests and current level.
Performance skills
Explore interpretation, preparation and the confidence to share your music.
Songwriting and musicianship
Connect singing with piano, original music or broader musical understanding when useful.
Learn from working musicians
Meet the voice tutors
Our singing tutors are contemporary vocalists, pianists, songwriters and supportive teachers with experience across popular music, schools, early years and performance.
Fennella McCallum and Chloe Mac.
★★★★★
“Put our 12 yr old daughter in for singing and guitar lessons and 6 months in she's came on leaps and bounds musically but also confidence wise. Teachers very supportive. Really good people, would highly recommend.”
Robert · Google review
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the lesson length that fits
Thirty minutes often suits younger children. Forty-five minutes gives older students and adults more time to reflect, listen and develop new material. One-hour lessons can suit intermediate and advanced players who want to go deeper.
Prices include VAT. Ongoing lessons are charged weekly by Direct Debit.
Glasgow West End music lessons
Find First Chord on Otago Street
Lessons take place at 33 Otago Street, Glasgow G12 8JJ, a short walk from Kelvinbridge and Great Western Road.
Useful things to know
Singing & Vocals lesson questions
Are singing lessons suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. You do not need previous training or performance experience. Lessons begin from your current voice, confidence and goals.
Do you teach singing to children and adults?
Yes. First Chord welcomes children, teenagers and adults, including people learning purely for enjoyment.
What styles can I sing?
Repertoire is selected with your tutor around your interests and voice. Our teaching team has particular experience in contemporary and popular music, songwriting and performance.
Can singing lessons help with confidence?
Confidence develops through an encouraging environment, manageable goals and the experience of understanding and controlling your voice more clearly.
Do singing students take part in First Chord showcases?
Students can become part of the wider First Chord community, which includes opportunities to perform at the school's student showcases when they are ready.
Your first musical step
Ready to try a voice lesson?
Tell us who the lesson is for, the music you enjoy and when you would like to play. We will get in touch to arrange the right first lesson and tutor.