Vocal Coaching Testimonials
Experiences from singers, recording artists and performers who have worked with Julia Messenger for vocal coaching, singing development, vocal recovery from strain, fatigue and nodules, artistic development and online vocal coaching.
“When I came to Julia at the beginning of 2022 I was in a real crisis with my voice. After an almost two-year break from performing due to COVID, I’d returned to the stage to find that my voice just wasn’t working like it used to — I was completely losing it every other week and was unable to sing in my higher range. I’d been to a speech pathologist and was told I’d developed swelling on my vocal cords — the early stages of nodules — but due to a busy schedule and a side-job of DJing, I wasn’t responding to vocal therapy.
The speech pathologists had recommended I have surgery on my vocal cords if I wanted to keep singing, but Julia stepped in at just the right time and insisted that wouldn’t be necessary. She guided me and gave me much needed moral support through a month of total vocal rest to allow my cords to heal, and taught me this incredible technique which transformed both the way I sing and speak, so I could use my voice without actively damaging it.
A few months later I had my vocal cords scoped again and the speech pathologists were blown away — the swelling was almost completely gone, to the point they told me surgery and further treatment were no longer needed. I’ve been able to sing regularly at gigs for months now, but Julia has continued to work hard to ensure my technique only gets better, as my cords have always been on the fragile side. I’m still amazed at how much it’s continuing to improve — I now have much more vocal strength and control than I did before I damaged my voice.
She is a wonderful and incredibly caring teacher. I couldn’t recommend anyone better to look after your precious voice.”
— Lupa J. (online vocal coaching)
“After taking lessons for a number of years with a multitude of different teachers and making little progress, I started working with Julia and experienced near immediate results. With Julia’s support and encouragement, for the first time in my life I became comfortable with my voice and genuinely excited about what I would be able to achieve vocally in the coming months. I would without hesitation encourage anyone — from beginners to those simply needing more confidence with their singing — to contact Julia.”
— Jordan S.
“I am really enjoying our lessons — I look forward to the next one from the moment we finish. Our time together is very precious to me and I am very grateful to you for that.
You have a seemingly unlimited capacity for empathy. What strikes me above all else is the authenticity that you bring into each lesson. You are completely present while figuring out what the growth opportunities and coaching moments are without overwhelming me.
I have ADHD, and sometimes I struggle with the simplest instructions until my mind understands all the parameters for how it needs to operate effectively. Julia’s ability to explain things from multiple perspectives until moments of clarity arrive has been incredibly valuable for me.”
— Scott M. (online vocal coaching)
“Julia is a born teacher and a brilliant musician — bright and engaging, patient and encouraging, disciplined and focused. Working online with Julia I have noticed enormous improvement in my form and technique, allowing me to enjoy my singing voice so much more.”
— Anthony Artmann (online vocal coaching)
“Julia should be the go-to for anyone wanting to learn to sing properly from the start, improve an existing voice, or pursue singing professionally. I have been Julia’s student since 2017 and she completely changed the way I understood singing.
She developed her own style to teach the technical aspects of singing including breathing, posture, placement, projection and pitch. Her focus is not simply pitch, but the power, quality and individuality of the sound that comes from the singer. Her attention to detail and ability to explain different singing styles and how to achieve them will help most singers get to the next level.”
— Justin (online vocal coaching)
“Julia is absolutely brilliant — a true lifeline. Her vocal technique delivers so much, but it’s her unique flavour of guidance and support that makes all the difference. The way she teaches aligns perfectly with me and the boost I get from our sessions fills me up for days. Massive love and appreciation for her.”
— Claire (online vocal coaching)
“Julia has a unique way of making you feel like anything is possible. Although she wasn’t my first singing teacher, it is safe to say she taught me far more than I ever thought imaginable. She has a way of helping you escape everything else and channel your energy into discovering what your voice is capable of.”
— Dylan, 21
“Julia is a fantastic singing teacher and vocal coach. Before I started lessons, my voice lacked confidence, depth, warmth and control. Through Julia’s expert knowledge and teaching ability, I now sing and perform much more confidently and convincingly.
Her teachings have also helped my speaking voice and I now find I can speak, breathe and communicate more resonantly and effectively. Whether you’ve never sung before or are a vocal veteran wanting to refine your skills, I highly recommend Julia Messenger.”
— Mino P. (online vocal coaching)
“I was lucky enough to stumble upon Julia through a close friend. Determined to improve my breathing, power and control, I sought her help and my confidence began to climb higher and higher. The unique style she teaches eliminates many of the mental hurdles that used to bind my voice.
Not only is Julia a fantastic vocal coach and teacher, she is also an incredibly talented and knowledgeable musician, making the whole experience deeply enjoyable and educational.”
— Jose L., 21
“Julia was my teacher while I was living in Melbourne, and I will never forget that life-changing experience. She can see underneath your soul and inspire you like nobody else to sing from your heart. I could never find another mentor like her.
The world is more beautiful because she touches hearts everywhere.”
— Jacqueline Fabi, 27
“I’m a guitarist who always wanted to improve my singing and was lucky to come across Julia during COVID while searching for a teacher. She was already set up for online lessons, which worked perfectly for me.
Over the past five years I’ve seen a huge improvement in my vocals. I feel much more confident singing now and have a much better understanding of what I can continue working on to improve further. I’d happily recommend Julia Messenger to anyone looking for a great singing teacher.”
— Rick R., Carlton North (online vocal coaching)
“Julia has been a fantastic guide for me as an adult beginner. Initially I was quite anxious, but she immediately put me at ease and always believed in my abilities. Her encouragement gave me a solid foundation to discover and develop my voice. She is an attentive listener and incredibly intuitive in helping me understand how my voice and body are functioning.”
— Belinda (online vocal coaching)
“Before starting singing lessons with Julia, I felt really insecure about my voice. From the very first lesson, Julia’s teaching made me feel more confident about my voice and my singing. Her approach greatly improved my breath, posture and vocal range. I did not expect that much improvement after only a few lessons and look forward to learning more.”
— Rouven, Germany (online vocal coaching)
“Julia has been a great teacher and has really helped me find my voice and confidence to sing. Her teaching style is supportive, intuitive and instructive, and I found myself improving very quickly with her help. As a beginner we explored different styles to suit my tastes and voice. I would definitely recommend Julia to anyone wanting to improve their singing or performance skills.”
— Nami, 36
“I am 30 years old and had never seriously tried to sing. I always thought you either ‘have it or you don’t’. After only a few lessons with Julia I realised singing is much more natural and learnable than I had imagined. Julia has a lovely nature, deep knowledge and a way of making you feel that you will absolutely get there.”
— Lukas D., 30
“Thank you so much for being an amazing teacher and so supportive. I always look forward to your lessons and practising new songs.”
— Jo, 50 (online vocal coaching)
“Thank you so much for everything. You have been amazing and gave me so much confidence with my voice.”
— Dave A., 33 (dancer and singer)
“Your lessons are fantastic. I can’t thank you enough for your help with my voice. What you taught me improved my singing and breathing out of sight. I’m now playing lots of solo gigs and loving it.”
— Craig, 40
“I am usually exhausted after work but on Tuesday afternoons I always have an extra spring in my step because I have singing lessons with Julia. Over the last year she has taught me so much and helped me find confidence in my voice. Her lessons are always relaxed, fun and inspiring, and she genuinely makes me feel like anything is possible.”
— Lina, 26
“So glad I found you through a random search. You made so much sense immediately and helped me enormously in just one lesson. Thank you for making me feel so comfortable — I’m genuinely excited to continue learning with you. You’re magic.”
— Karen, 33
“Thanks for the lesson last night — I always find it uplifting and so much fun.”
— Lucienne, 27
“What a priceless experience. Sitting in Julia’s studio hearing my 12-year-old niece perform the song she and Julia had been working on in their very first lesson was incredible. Previously she had been far too shy to sing in front of anyone, yet after one lesson she was beaming with happiness and confidence. We could already hear the improvement. I can’t thank Julia enough for making the lesson such a positive and encouraging experience.”
— Sarah Burrell-Davis
“Julia made me feel comfortable and much less nervous. She has a way of making singing easy to understand while always being encouraging and supportive. She helped me improve a lot and become much more confident with my singing.”
— Kaitlyn Scott, 12