Foundation & Audition Coach
Lou O'Connor
Foundation Coach
Vocal coach, performer and songwriter, specialising in beginners and audition preparation.
£80 per lesson · Blocks available.
Lou's Credentials
MA in Voice from Central School of Speech and Drama
Specialising in vocal anatomy, voice analysis and evidence-based coaching
8+ years teaching experience
Working with singers of all ages, from young beginners to experienced performers
Audition and exam specialist
Extensive experience preparing students for graded exams, auditions and performances
Working recording artist
Over 800,000 Spotify streams with her project ROOUE, bringing real industry insight
About Lou
A supportive, encouraging teaching style built around every singer's goals
Lou O’Connor is a vocal coach, performer, and songwriter with over eight years of teaching experience, working with students and artists of all ages and abilities, from young beginners to experienced performers. She holds a BA (Hons) in Commercial Modern Music from BIMM Dublin and recently completed an MA in Voice Studies and Coaching at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, specialising in vocal anatomy, voice analysis, vocal health, and evidence-based vocal coaching.
Alongside her teaching, Lou is an active recording artist and creative director under her original music project, ROOUE, which has amassed over 800,000 streams on Spotify. Her experience as a working artist gives her valuable insight into live performance, songwriting, recording, artist development, and the modern music industry, allowing her to support her students or artists with both their vocal technique and artistic growth.
“I want students to come away with the technical tools and anatomical understanding to use their voice safely and efficiently, so that technique becomes a foundation for freedom rather than a restriction. Ultimately, I want them to feel confident enough in their instrument to let go, explore, and sing with complete authenticity.”
Foundation Coach
Lou has taught in a variety of settings, including one-to-one coaching in the music industry, music schools, early years music programmes, and community arts projects. She prepares students for graded examinations, auditions, performances, and studio work while helping each singer develop confidence, healthy vocal habits, and their own authentic sound.
Her lessons are supportive, engaging, and tailored to everyone’s goals, whether they are singing for enjoyment, preparing for exams, or pursuing a career in music. Lou is passionate about creating a positive learning environment where every student or artist feels empowered to explore their voice and reach their full potential.
Is this for you?
Who Lou works with
Complete beginners
New to singing and not sure where to start. Lou’s warm, patient style makes the first lesson feel easy, not intimidating.
Audition candidates
Preparing for drama school, music school or agency auditions. Lou has extensive experience with self-tapes, graded exams and audition prep.
Returning singers
Coming back to singing after time away and wanting a supportive, pressure-free place to rebuild confidence.
Singer-songwriters
Want to write and perform your own music. As a recording artist, Lou understands songwriting, recording and artist development first-hand.
What a lesson with Lou covers
Every lesson is tailored to you, whether that’s building the basics, preparing for an audition, or developing your own sound.
Technique and vocal health: building breath control, tone and range in a healthy, well-supported way, grounded in Lou’s MA-level training in vocal anatomy and health.
Audition and exam preparation: getting performance-ready for auditions, self-tapes and graded exams, with insider knowledge of what schools and panels look for.
Confidence and performance: finding the confidence to perform, whether it’s your first open mic or a high-stakes audition.
Songwriting and artistry: developing your own voice and material, with guidance from a working recording artist.
Find your voice with Lou
Start with a free discovery call, no commitment, just a conversation about where you are and where you want to go.