Amanda Nelson

Amanda has now coached our quartet on a number of occasions. She has focussed on meeting both our individual and collective vocal needs, enabling *marked* progress in our sound quality and performance at each coaching session. She has also advised on appropriate repertoire at each stage of our development. We simply would not have been able to advance to the degree we have, without her guidance and feedback. Amanda has the ability to apply her up-to-date vocal and singing knowledge in an encouraging and empathetic manner. This has made our coaching sessions productive and engaging, while enabling our continued enjoyment in making music together. She is particularly good at helping to move a song from a ‘technical production’ to an emotionally expressive piece, that affects and connects both the singers and the audience. She can be direct where needed, sensitive when necessary, and would be adept at assisting newer quartets who may be feeling anxious, nervous or uncertain. She has a way of making people feel at ease and bringing out people’s strengths. Highly knowledgeable, amiable and positive, we can enthusiastically recommend Amanda's coaching!