Talena Smith BA(hons) is a specialist providing vocalists with the techniques required for powerful & extreme vocals. From the genres of Pop & RnB to Rock & Metal, Talena will give you the skills needed to belt like a pop diva or growl like a metal king. Whether you are a beginner looking to train to enter this demanding field or are a professional wanting to improve your technique, Talena can offer tuition to suit your specific needs. Lessons cover vocal, stage and mic techniques as well as vocal stamina for touring and studio work.

Talena believes that vocalists wanting a ‘power’ voice should get the training needed for these extreme vocal styles. Currently a vocalist for Manchester-based metal band Gone Til Winter, Talena has been performing within these genres for many years and after becoming a singing teacher discovered that there are few resources for extreme vocalists.

You can now buy lesson vouchers! They entitle you (or the person of your choice) to a vocal session with Talena.

Please contact me for details!

Q: "If I growl for too long I end up with my throat itching and I cough. Can I improve my voice and be able to growl for longer?" A: Of course you can. The key to growling is to be relaxed in your upper body…it’s very easy to put tension in your neck and shoulders which hinders your vocal abilities. Support your voice more with your diaphragm then go for it!

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Her students so far have included:

• Matt Drake (Evile)
• Rosie Smith (Rosa Damascena/Cradle of Filth)
• David Duxbury (Last Chance To Dance)
• Simon Gordon (City Of God / Xentrix / 1000 Points Of Hate/Hellfighter)
• Rob Vicars (Lavondyss)
• Mike Pilat (The Ocean/Heresy of Thieves)
• Caroline Sterling (Ryna/The Switch)
• Gaz Burrows (Blueprint To A Downfall)
• Ben Davy (Mishkin)
• Marcus "Jester" Alexander (Doom Valley Drivers)
• Gary Harkin (Bison Hammer)
• Ste Burke (Inbred Quarter)