Get your confidence up & get stage ready!
Open Mic Ready:
Your 5-week Singing & Performance Course
Find your voice. Build your confidence. Take the stage.
Ready to take your vocal performance from your practice space to the stage? This in-person intensive 5-week course (five 2.5-hour sessions and a live performance) is designed to help you sing with confidence, connect with others, and get open mic ready.
Whether you’re new to singing or looking to boost your performance skills, this course offers expert coaching, personal growth, and the joy of sharing your voice with others.
ABOUT THE COURSE
About the 5 week Open Mic Ready Course
Led by Valentina Pappalardo, a top vocal coach with over 15 years teaching experience and an acclaimed solo artist who has toured internationally with a number of different artists, playing venues and festivals such as; Glastonbury, The O2, Alexandra Palace, The Roundhouse and many more… She combines authentic industry expertise with a passion for developing grassroots talent, so you’ll be in expert hands.
Each week, you’ll:
- Work one-to-one with Valentina in front of a supportive group
- Receive constructive feedback on your technique and performance
- Perform your chosen song each session, focusing on pitch, tone, rhythm, breath control, and stage presence
- Build your confidence by learning from – and cheering on – your peers
You’ll also master mic technique, learn how to overcome nerves, and discover how to deliver a performance that leaves a lasting impression.
It’s more than just singing lessons; it’s about unlocking your inner performer and embracing your unique vocal sound. The course culminates in an exciting open mic performance at a venue put on by City Vocal Coach, giving you the perfect platform to showcase your newly refined vocal abilities.
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Open Mic Ready Course
A 5-week singing and performance course led by Valentina Pappalardo, one of London’s most respected vocal coaches. Five 2.5-hour sessions, a small group of singers, and a live performance at the end.
This course is for people who want to stop wondering what they’re capable of and actually find out.
Dates coming soon
We’re planning the next cohort now. Join the waiting list and you’ll be the first to know when dates are confirmed, with early access to book before we open it up publicly.
Open Mic Ready Reviews
“I recently took the Open Mic Ready Course, and let me tell you, it was an absolute game-changer! It was the best decision I’ve ever made. Now, I can’t wait to do a proper open mic with the friends I’ve made on this journey. It’s going to be so much fun!”
“The course was a great way for me to practice again in a safe environment. And then, the final performance in front of my classmates and a bunch of strangers was the ultimate test. And guess what? It went amazingly well! I was so proud of myself.”
”While, I love writing songs, I always felt lots of resistance performing them publicly, but during this course, we learnt the skills to feel more confidence and joy while performing. And how to transform our nerves into excitement, which helped immensely.”
“I’ve always been a performer, but I’ve been struggling with stage fright lately. It had become a real burden, and I was afraid to step on stage again. But with guidance from this course, I found the confidence I needed to get back on stage.”
”It was just lovely to practice and learn among others in a safe and supportive enviroment, so it was a great experience and now when I'm performing, I feel less scared. I feel more grounded and sure. And it's even something I look forward to.”