Testimonials
What our clients say....
Alanna is an awesome singing teacher. She made me go from thinking that some people were just “born with it”, to realising that anyone could learn, change, and excel. She’s so supportive and adapts to different learning styles which makes it so easy to learn and grow. She also explains the theory behind lots of techniques, which help me to understand why and how they are working.
- Shelley Morton
My 10 year old daughter has been attending Alanna Barnes Studio of Voice for just over a year, and in that time she has absolutely flourished. Her confidence has grown enormously, alongside her vocal ability and technical skill. She has had the privilege of working with both Lizzie and Alanna, whose talent, warmth and encouragement have had a profound impact on her development. She has absorbed so much from each of them and feels genuinely supported and inspired in every lesson. Most importantly, she looks forward to every single session, eagerly embracing each opportunity to sing, learn and grow. We are so grateful for the nurturing, professional and empowering environment this studio provides.
- Belinda Simon
I’ve always loved to sing but didn’t start lessons until my late 50s, largely because I lacked the confidence to sing in front of an audience. Alanna changed that. She offers far more than expert vocal technique. Alanna takes a genuinely holistic approach, nurturing confidence, mindset and the whole person, not just the voice. Because of her, I now sing with confidence and enjoyment I never thought possible. Why did I wait so long!.
- Susan Geldart
Alanna was highly recommended to me by accomplished musicians and vocalists. I had witnessed the improvement in their singing abilities over a period of time. Alanna is extremely talented, professional and friendly and shows a genuine interest in helping me achieve my goals in singing. She is flexible in her approach to my long-term and short-term vocal goals. Every lesson is calm, joyful, rewarding and inspiring. I appreciate the resources Alanna provides for my practise at home. I started singing as an adult. Alanna has helped me achieve confidence in my growing abilities, and shares my excitement in these achievements. Thank you Alanna.
- Lorette Tipping
Our daughter Izabela has been taking vocal lessons at Alanna Barnes Studio of Voice since 2022. She has thrived under the expertise of both Alanna & Liz. Their incredible insight & knowledge of how to technically challenge her while offering unwavering support, has resulted in her successes at Vocal Eisteddfods across Sydney & several lead roles in community theatre & school musicals. Most importantly, she has grown in confidence & come to love singing even more than she did! We cannot recommend the studio enough.
- Joanna Brown
Alanna creates such a supportive and comfortable environment where I feel that I am able to make mistakes and try new techniques without fear of judgement. Her welcoming demeanour has helped me to be more confident and willing to experiment. As well as Alanna’s ability to create safe environments, she also has extensive knowledge about vocal technique and communicates new things in ways that are so easy to understand. Her constant encouragement pushes me to test my ability and be more self assured and confident as a performer. I’m so grateful to be learning from her and couldn’t recommend her more highly.
- Brianna Whawell
Alanna is the best singing teacher. Although I sang my whole life, I never had lessons until finding Alanna. Her approach is amazing. I have learned so much over the last 3 years, and I have noticed such a difference in my voice and what I am capable of. I have also learned techniques to belt - which I never thought I would be able to do. My voice has grown so much. I 100% recommend Alanna as a vocal coach- she is incredible, and I will be singing forever now!
- Grace Fuller
I’ve known Alanna for around ten years, and she has played such a huge role in my growth as a performer. From when I was just starting out to now, she’s always supported me while also pushing me to improve and take my work seriously. She’s helped me prepare for auditions so many times, from choosing material to helping me perform with confidence. Through her teaching, she has an amazing way of explaining things clearly and making you feel capable, even when something feels challenging. One of the biggest things she’s helped me with is confidence. She always believed in me and encouraged me to back myself, which made such a difference both on and off stage. During the HSC, her support was especially important. She helped me stay calm, feel prepared, and trust the work I was doing. She genuinely cares about her students and their progress, and I’m so grateful to have learned from her. I honestly wouldn’t be where I am today without her guidance.
- Charlotte Huggan