Testimonials 

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Student, Clare Lowe:

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“ In just under four months of weekly lessons with Claire, I have been able to develop my voice immensely. Her focussed work and attention to detail allow her to accurately identify areas for improvement and her dedication to her students is evident in the way she listens and adapts her teaching methods accordingly. Claire teaches with honesty, integrity, kindness and support, and with the best interests of the individual student at heart.”

 

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Student, Mary Clemens:

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“After completing my undergraduate degree in classical voice, I now consider my lessons with Claire de Sévigné to be my true master’s. She has helped me make profound vocal connections, offering the perspective, techniques, and insight of a working opera professional. Claire’s guidance has elevated my voice toward my personal musical goals and I greatly enjoy our lessons. Claire is exceptionally knowledgeable, warm and amazing to work with”

 

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Student, Janice Ho:

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“Claire is a truly exceptional singing teacher! She's able to explain proper vocal technique in easy-to-understand ways, and pinpoint exactly where I'm encountering challenges and how to fix them. She somehow balances being SO encouraging and caring with not letting me get away with any bad habits! I've been taking lessons with various teachers over the past 30 years, and I can confidently say Claire is one of the absolute best. I've learned so much from her, even about the basics like breath support, placement and more. It's easy to see how much Claire loves to teach, and I always look forward to our lessons. She's helped me reconnect with singing opera while helping me become a better pop singer too. I feel so lucky to have found her, and I highly recommend her as a singing teacher to anyone, from beginners to more experienced vocalists. Thank you for everything, Claire!”

 

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Student, Yannis Kassios:

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“Not only is Claire a top notch singer, she is a great teacher too. She cares deeply about me, my progress and my enjoyment,. She is sweet, patient and very supportive. Thank you Claire for our journey so far and for much more that is coming!”

 

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​Student, Jay Corvidae:

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“Claire de Sévigné is a dedicated vocal teacher with a personalised approach greatly benefiting her students. Her warmth and support, coupled with technical skills and passion makes lessons a joyful and enriching experience. Her connection to the art form is inspiring, and as an educator she turns the daunting world of opera into an achievable art form for any voice type. My lessons with Claire are what propelled me into the classical world today. Under her tenure she was able to help me prepare for  an audition for the University of Toronto's music program, and my studio of choice. Her connections, vast knowledge, and creative warm-ups have all proven useful as I now continue my first year of undergraduate studies at UofT. I highly recommend her for anyone looking to better understand their voice and the classical world of singing.” 

 

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Student, Golrohk Aminian:

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“It’s is now about 5 years that I have been working with Claire on a wide range of repertoire. This journey has been a most extraordinary one because of her. I couldn’t have asked to have a better teacher. Her knowledge, the way she cares, and her kind and supportive character have been three important pillars of my musical endeavours. She knows technique, and more importantly, she is patient enough to teach it to you in a million different ways. Claire takes the time to diagnose your issues and attend to them. I would not have enjoyed singing nor achieved any of what I have done without her radiant presence as my teacher. Thanks from the bottom of my heart Claire!”

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Student, Denise Wong:

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“Claire’s warm, nurturing personality immediately put me at ease, and I have no doubt that it will be the same for everyone. She firmly believes that “anyone can sing”, and her passion triggers her dedication and commitment to help you find and develop your natural singing voice.  Claire has an exceptionally keen ear and hones in like a laser beam on the areas in your voice that need work, then she provides effective remedies with tangible results.  For someone like me, Claire understands that learning something new later in life comes with its own set of challenges, and she approaches each lesson with patience and understanding. Claire is an extraordinarily gifted teacher who has an amazing ability to break down complex vocal techniques into simple, manageable, do-able steps, ensuring that even a total beginner like me can grasp the fundamentals and apply them. I always feel uplifted, encouraged and that I have learned something new and exciting after every lesson with Claire.  So if you want to learn to sing (or to improve on your already beautiful singing voice), no matter what age or stage you are at, you will never regret choosing Claire as your guide and voice teacher.” 

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Student, Sophia Wang:

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"I only had lessons with Ms. Sévigné three times as a part of a coaching program recommended to me by my music teacher for an upcoming school performance, and I was very pleased! Even online, she has a way of describing techniques and possible strategies for opening my voice, getting a better sound and overcoming difficulties. Wonderful and encouraging teacher!"​

 

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