Emma O’Reilly is a singing teacher, performer and songwriter based in Norwich, UK.
Learn about your voice, no matter your level.
“My goal is to work in partnership with you to teach you how your voice works, explore your artistry and build your connection to your instrument. Your musical and artistic goals are at the heart of our sessions, and I will give you concrete information, exercises, and support to help you create a path forward.”
My name is Emma. I have an MA in Music from Trinity College Dublin, a Level 4 CET, and an MA in Vocal Pedagogy from Voice Study Centre via the University of Wales, Trinity St. David. I regularly give guest tuition with organisations like Play, Produce, Promote (Great Yarmouth, Norfolk), and have previously worked as a tutor with Access Creative College in Norwich (specialising in Vocal Artistry), The Garage’s Unsigned Programme, Music Generation (Ireland), and I am an approved provider for the Short Breaks Programme with Norwich County Council. I am passionate about helping singers of all kinds, especially in contemporary and popular styles.
I have specialities in supporting singers with Music Performance Anxiety, and I offer practical creative coaching as part of a session when an artist needs that support.
See what Emma’s Students have to say
“I have had singing lessons with Emma for about a year now and since starting with her, I have felt how much better my singing ability has gotten. I find it so much easier to switch between head and chest voice and my confidence in my singing has really grown a lot. Emma always makes me feel comfortable and at ease, even when I make mistakes. There are so many things I am able to control better than I could even just a few months ago and I can always understand how her teachings apply to what we are doing in the sessions.”
– Lucy Di Benedetto | Private Student
“Emma has an approachable teaching style, and makes you feel at ease in discussing any struggles you may currently be facing with your voice. She explains incredibly detailed and complex information in a clear and digestible way, providing a deeper understanding of your instrument and ways to care for it whilst developing your skills. She provides excellent resources to go alongside the lessons, and is genuine and encouraging. I really enjoyed the sessions and am feeling confident that I have the tools to develop my voice effectively going forward. Thank you Emma!”
– Lucy Pearson | Songwriter, Singer, Producer and DJ, Introducing Your Voice Student, 2022
“Emma has been an absolutely fantastic support in helping me prepare for various auditions, not only has she given detailed and effective singing tuition, she has also given extremely sound advice for the entire audition process which left me (as a relative newcomer to singing) entering audition rooms confident and relaxed. Her knowledge of the anatomy of voice has been a valuable take away, and I have learnt many empowering facts and exercises about the body, breath and voice from our sessions. Highly recommend if you need a knowledgeable, warm and dedicated teacher!.”
– Jenny Partridge | Private Student
The Studio
Lessons take place close to Norwich city centre, in Capitol House, 4-6 Heigham Street, Norwich, NR2 4TE. This building is full of creative practitioners, working with Jewelry, film, print journalism, yoga, and more. Wheelchair access can be arranged, and a disabled toilet is available.
For those with sensory sensitivities, one of the studio walls faces out onto the road, so there are usually traffic sounds during lessons, and sometimes people talking in the hall. During the warmer months I have fans, and a HEPA filter, but these can easily be turned off between lessons. There are a range of seating options from firm to very squishy! A jar of fidget options are available for all students to use at any time, and hand sanitizer is provided.
If you like to get the sense of a space – or a person – before you book, please do come for a visit. You are free to bring a supportive friend, carer, support worker or parent with you. Contact me on the emmaor.music@gmail.com and we can make arrangements from there!
Booking your lesson
Private sessions
I am now taking bookings for 1:1 sessions in person (in Norwich) and online. Tuition costs £40 for a once-off casual lesson, or £190 for a block of 5 (£38 per lesson). Lessons last 1 hour.
Suspended lessons – Giving back
I believe that music education should be for everyone, but the reality is that not everyone can afford it. For this reason, I offer the option of donating a singing lesson for those who can’t afford it, and for every donation I receive, I match the donation by adding an extra session to the pot. If you’d like some help but can’t afford it, just send me an email and ask if I have any suspended lessons available. I’ll do my best to help you out.
To donate the cost of a session, please use this link and in the “What’s this for?” section, add “Suspended lesson”. Please let me know in this section if you’d like an update when the lesson has been redeemed. If you would prefer to manage your donation via bank transfer, please contact me on the email address below.
Group sessions
I do not currently offer group sessions, but if you have a group of singers who would like to learn together, please contact me and we may be able to arrange something!
Contact me on info@emmaoreilly.ie.
You can also visit me on instagram and tiktok to learn a bit about my approach! You can also head to my main website to find out more about my work as a performer and songwriter.