Alida

My mission is to help singers and performers develop voices that are reliable, resilient, and able to meet the demands of real-life performances.

I’ve been a musician and performer my whole life and have studied and trained as a singer for over 30 years. I am a graduate of the UBC School of Music and hold a Level 5 Mentor Instructor Certificate from the Institute for Vocal Advancement (IVA). I have my Speech Level Singing Certification and studied that methodology for more than 20 years. I've also recently completed my Vocal Health First Aid Level 2 Qualification Course (Vocal Health UK.) To this day, I continue to study, pursue professional development, and attend international voice conferences, staying current with the latest research in vocal health and voice pedagogy.

For the last 17 years I've worked with recording artists preparing for tours and festivals including the band Missio. Throughout my career, I've prepped singers for Broadway, film/tv and commercial auditions. Recently, I've worked with Eshan Sobti and Raymond Salgado who went on to be finalists on Canada’s Got Talent.

In collaboration with my local voice clinic (Surrey Voice Clinic) it's been an honour to be an ongoing part of a voice care team, supporting local singers post injury in recovery and helping them return to the stage safely.

My work extends into film/tv and the music industry, providing singing preparation and vocal support for performers on set, back stage at concert venues and in the recording studio.

I’ve worked with numerous incredible actors and performers, including Olivia Munn, Emily Bett Rickards, Kylie Rogers, Alexia Fast, Taron Egerton (Sing 3, Thriller, and most recently on set for Apple TV’s Smoke).

I’ve had the privilege of working and consulting with some of the world’s leading voice experts, including Seth Riggs (Speech Level Singing), Greg Enriquez, Raab Stevenson, Wendy Parr, Mindy Pack, and Spencer Welch.

My approach is practical, encouraging and focused on helping singers develop consistency and stability in vocal performance.

Singing should feel balanced, powerful and expressive.

The vocal technique that I teach is based on the founding principles of vocal technique – bel canto which means “beautiful singing” – adapted for modern day contemporary singers.

Training in this technique gives the singer, no matter the style, access to all dynamics, with tonal clarity and flexibility. Also, training in this technique helps improve a singer’s range, endurance, stamina, breath management, resonance, vocal strength and quality across all styles of music without fatigue or damage to the voice.

Alida

Singing should feel balanced, powerful and expressive.

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1:1 sessions include a comprehensive vocal assessment, introduction to vocal technique and customized training best suited for your voice. Lesson recording included.