Situated in Sandringham Johannesburg, The Vocal Factory is a private vocal school that offers one on one voice training to adults and children 10 years and up.
LESSONS
Vocal coach, Tamzyn Lombard specialises in contemporary vocals focusing specifically on the technical aspects of vocal production. Each lesson includes a vocal warm up and time spent on pieces. Over the course of their training students will learn and work on the following:
- Diaphragmatic breathing
- How to support
- Vocal release
- Balancing voice and breath outflow
- Vocal diction
- Vocal placement
- Register strength and control
- How to increase vocal range
- Developing and implementing vocal textures
- Control and understanding of vocal dynamics
- Understanding the physiological aspects of vocal production and how emotional connection affects this
- How to look after your voice for best performance and longevity
EXAMS
Students are offered an option to take part in the internationally recognized Rock School exams.
- Performance Exams – The student performs five pieces for an examiner. There are eight grades to complete.
- Graded Exams – The student performs three pieces, a range of technical exercises and sight singing or improvisation for the examiner. There are eight grades to complete.
Students who take music as a school subject are prepared at their voice lessons for their practical exams. These are usually the students who opt for graded exams to meet school music requirements.
CONCERTS
All students who are well rehearsed are given an opportunity to perform in annual concerts for their families and friends. The Vocal Factory produces both mixed gender and ladies only concerts.
COMPETITIONS
Any students who wish to take part in talent competitions are welcome to request that competition preparation and guidance be included in their lessons
INDUSTRY GUIDANCE
- Advanced students with an interest in entering the music industry are provided with advice, support and contacts – subject to teacher’s discretion.
LESSON FREQUENCY, DURATION AND FEES FOR 2025
Students receive weekly lessons at a designated time.
- 30 minute lessons – R890 per month
- 45 minute lessons – R1335 per month
- 60 minute lessons – R1780 per month
A total of 36 lessons per year are given to fit in with the standard 36 school weeks. Fees are the same every month and are payable January – December.
Fees are calculated at R593.33 per hour for a total of 36 lessons and split over 12 equal payments.
PAY PER LESSON OPTION – Students may opt not to pay the monthly fee and rather pay per lesson, in which case, lessons will need to be booked in advance (depending on availability), confirmed on the day and paid in cash on arrival of each lesson. The hourly rate for this option is R640 per hour. A very strict 12 hour cancellation rule will apply with this option to avoid loss of teachable hours to the teacher.
See our Lesson Agreement Form below for more information…
NB – ALL monthly students/guardians must fill in a student agreement form at the start of each year.