Lessons in singing
Located in Woodford, Essex
Specialising in jazz, pop and contemporary styles.
Contact 07968 213148
Brendan has 15 years teaching experience, and has taught in prep schools, state comprehensives, further and higher education colleges, and privately.
Brendan hold a BA(Hons) in Music, an M(Mus) specializing in jazz, and a DipHE in jazz and popular music, and Grade 8 in relevant instruments.
Brendan has an active performing career, having performed in London’s leading venues, and across five continents.
He runs community soul and jazz choirs, and performs in the London Vocal Project, one of the UK’s top contemporary choirs.
How much do lessons cost?
Consultation or irregular lessons £35 per hour, £18 per half hour.
Regular weekly lessons are paid in advance at the beginning of each month, at £30 per hour, £16 per half hour. This can be done by cash or bank transfer.
First lessons are charged at the consultation rate, with a discount if you then take up weekly lessons.
Where do lessons take place?
In my dedicated music studio in my home in Woodford Bridge.
What if I need to cancel or rearrange a lesson?
If possible, given 24 hours notice, I will rearrange the lesson for another time.
If the lesson cannot be rearranged, no refund will be given.
No refund will be given for lessons missed with no notice.
Can we take exams?
Yes, if we decide they will be useful.
While exams may be useful to provide a target and a sense of achievement, I am a believer that musical education shouldn’t just be a series of exam preparations, and lessons will be much broader than exam curricula.
Recordings of Brendan singing and playing in his jazz trio
Brendan Dowse Music Lessons 