Vocal Coach
Valentina Pappalardo
Advanced Coach
Established recording artist, performer, session singer, songwriter and film composer, specialising in pop, soul and musical theatre.
Valentina's Credentials
Established recording artist
Performer, session singer, songwriter and film composer
Classical, musical theatre & jazz trained
A broad technical foundation across styles
Real touring and studio experience
Knows how to sustain a voice through heavy schedules
Focus on vocal health
Helped identify and remedy voice issues for many students
Live & recording credits
Toured with Kindness and Joe Goddard · O2, Brixton Academy, The Roundhouse · Glastonbury, SXSW, Latitude · Support from BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music · Songwriting credit on a No.1 Billboard 200 album · Press: The Guardian, i-D, Crack, Clash, Metal Magazine
About Valentina
Real industry experience, brought into every lesson
Valentina Pappalardo is an established recording artist, songwriter and producer. She works mainly with pop and soul voices, though her own training covers classical, musical theatre and jazz. She especially enjoys helping singers discover their own unique voice and grow in confidence using it. Valentina has seen first-hand what a positive impact that can have on every aspect of someone’s life.
Valentina is a huge supporter of her students, many of whom have been coming to her for years and have gone on to achieve their own goals, from starring in West End shows and releasing music, to performing for the first time or simply enjoying using their voice with more confidence.
An essential part of her teaching is a focus on vocal health. Valentina has helped a number of students identify and remedy voice issues, and with experience of heavy tour schedules and long studio sessions, she knows how to help singers get the best out of their voice consistently, night after night.
“Whether your goal is a career in music or simply enjoying your voice more, I want every lesson to move you closer to it.”
Vocal Coach
Valentina also runs the performance course ‘Open Mic Ready’ and brings her own performing experience to this. She has toured extensively across the US and Europe with Kindness and Joe Goddard, playing venues from The O2 and Brixton Academy to The Roundhouse, and festivals including Glastonbury, SXSW and Latitude. As a recording artist, her music has had support from BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music, with press coverage in The Guardian, i-D, Crack, Clash, Metal Magazine and more. As a songwriter, she has a number of significant writing credits, including tracks on a No.1 Billboard 200 album. Experience she draws on to help students write, perform and release music of their own, not just sing it well.
What Students Say
Valentina has 15 five-star reviews...
★★★★★
"Valentina was so supportive and warm. When I caught myself judging myself, she reminded me to focus on singing not criticising myself. My vocals have improved massively, so much so I even had the courage to share clips of me singing on Instagram — past me would've died just thinking about it."
Kiran
★★★★★
"I've had issues with previous singing teachers and was very reluctant to start again, but I'm very glad I did. Valentina is so warm and kind and adept at figuring out what needs work and why. My technique has improved hugely and therefore so has my confidence."
Vanessa
★★★★★
"Valentina has been the most incredible vocal coach. She has really changed my live singing for the better. I live on the other side of London and going to lessons takes 3-4 hours of my day but it is just so worth it."
Caroline
★★★★★
"I've been taking lessons with Valentina for nearly two years and can't recommend her highly enough. I was a little worried my desire to improve wouldn't be taken seriously, but Valentina's been great at giving me goals while keeping the environment fun and relaxing."
Alexis
★★★★★
"Valentina has a real knack for being able to explain things in a way that makes me understand exactly what a sound should feel like. She is empathetic and encouraging, which is so important when you're nervous about performing as I am."
Tamsin
★★★★★
"After numerous unsuccessful attempts with different vocal teachers, I stumbled upon City Vocal Coach. For the first time in my life I can feel and hear a huge progress with my singing. Valentina is super knowledgeable and all the exercises are tailored to my needs."
Julia
★★★★★
"She's the best vocal coach I've had after a lot of trial and error. Extremely knowledgeable, lovely, and super fun to work with no matter what your starting level is."
Vivien
Who Valentina works with
Finding your own style
Valentina works mainly with pop and soul voices, drawing on her own training in classical, musical theatre and jazz to help singers discover a sound that’s genuinely theirs.
When your voice needs looking after
If you’re straining, losing range, or just not sure why your voice feels off, Valentina has helped a number of students identify and remedy vocal issues.
Working musicians
Many of Valentina’s students work within the music industry, touring, gigging or recording. Her own experience of heavy tour schedules and long studio sessions means she knows how to help you perform consistently.
Recording and releasing
Ready to turn your songs into finished, released music? As a working recording artist and songwriter herself, Valentina can guide you through every stage of getting a track studio-ready.
What's Included
What a lesson with Valentina covers
Every lesson is built around your voice, your style and keeping it healthy for the long run.
Finding your style — discovering and developing your own unique vocal sound, mainly in pop and soul.
Vocal health — identifying and remedying voice issues, with real experience helping singers through heavy schedules.
Consistency — getting the best out of your voice night after night, drawing on Valentina's own touring and studio experience.
Confidence — whether you're a professional or a complete beginner, building real confidence in your voice.
Ready To Start?
Find your voice with Valentina
Start with a free discovery call, no commitment, just a conversation about where you are and where you want to go.