“I have been working with Joanne for a number of years, and more intensely when I was preparing for my recital for the final year of my music degree. I had taken a break from classical singing, and as such I was out of practice and had a lot of catching up to do with my technique. Upon completion of my recital, I received very positive feedback from the examiners and out performed what I believed I was capable of achieving. In a short space of time, Joanne helped me accelerate my progress, which has given me an enormous sense of self confidence and belief in the possibilities of  what I can achieve going forward”. 

Carrie, (graduate of Masters in Music, 2023, composer and singer)

“I started singing lessons with Joanne in transition year, looking for some vocal coaching before joining the school musical. Five years later, my voice has developed in ways I never could have imagined. My voice is clearer and stronger than ever before, and Joanne has been so dedicated to helping me work on my musicality and confidence in performing. Looking back, I never would have guessed how much I would fall in love with singing, and how much Joanne’s coaching and support would help me to build my self-confidence, and passion for music. Joanne has truly helped me to find my voice”.

Ella, (3rd year medicine student and soprano)

“I have been going to Joanne for singing lessons for almost 3 years now. Joanne’s teaching style is both personal and very much non-judgmental, always allowing the student to choose their own repertoire to focus on. Along with working on vocal techniques, Joanne also incorporates various aspects into her teaching such as confidence building, along with encouragement to perform in front of other students culminating in at least 2 concerts at the end of each term.

Since starting with Joanne, she has given me the tools to express myself through singing, my confidence together with my vocal range have dramatically improved and I am less nervous than before to perform in front of my peers. Joanne is a unique, gifted and modest person and I would highly recommend her for any teaching/singing engagement”.

Andrew, (music graduate, choral singer and tenor)

Choral Master Class Testimonial;

” Hi again.. So many texts coming through from both choirs to say they loved you to bits….The world needs to experience you being you…I was literally blown away with how you captivated them (the choir)… Simple things, like your explanations were clear and easily understood… where other  teachers would complicate the issue. You are not just an excellent soprano who does it for the music, you are more like a guru for life and music combined and I feel very lucky that our paths have crossed…You are my number one soprano soloist from now on”.

Ruaidhri O’Dalaigh, Choral director

“They say that those who can’t, teach. Joanne Harding, however, is the exception to this rule. A teacher, a mentor and a stunning vocalist, she has taught me to appreciate the beauty of music and the joy that singing can bring. I was a student of Joanne’s for almost 9 years and have developed both personally and as a singer during this time, not to mention, gaining a friend for life. I would encourage anyone with a love of singing and a desire to learn to contact Joanne as she will nurture and foster your talent and inspire you to reach your potential. This woman is a pleasure to work with and a truly remarkable musician”.

Jenny Dolan (masters in German language, and lover of Lieder and choral singing)

Wedding Music Testimonial;

“Hi Joanne,

Just a really quick MASSIVE thank you for the amazing music you brought to our wedding yesterday- it moved me to tears so often- happy tears of joy and awe. It was so very very special. Everyone commented on it, some people thought the choir was a recording at first and were gobsmacked at the flawless sound. It wowed us all, especially our favourite – O Magnum Mysterium. ( Lauridsen)

Please pass on our huge thanks to all the singers. It made the liturgy.

Thanks thanks thanks again,

Anne and David xxxx”