Jo Thompson   Singing  Coach

Jo Thompson is one of the UK’s leading singing and voice coaches with over 25 years’ experience in the business. After gaining a music degree form York University she worked as a professional singer for many years before turning to full-time teaching. Jo has worked extensively in TV, film and the music industry.

Jo’s column on vocals for Guitarist magazine ran for two years and she is the author of two books on singing, The Complete Singer (discontinued) and the best-selling Find Your Voice – the No.1 Singing Tutor. Her invaluable singing and warm-up exercises are available to download from the iTunes Store.

She has made her name working with artists such as James Morrison, Craig David, James Bay, Jessie Ware, Ella Eyre, Ellie Goulding and The Overtones.

Ethos

My ethos as a singing teacher is rooted in the belief that every voice is unique and deserves to be nurtured with care, patience, and respect. I focus on creating a supportive and encouraging environment where singers feel confident to explore their full vocal potential. For me, teaching is not just about technique but about helping each individual discover their own authentic sound, develop expressive freedom, and build the confidence to share their voices with others.

I place great importance on healthy, sustainable vocal development, ensuring that my students not only achieve technical strength but also longevity and resilience in their voices.

 

Above all, my approach is holistic, drawing together physicality, technique, creativity, and performance skills so that every student can develop into a confident, versatile, and expressive artist.

Ultimately, singing should make you feel good, enhance your mood and lift your spirits.

  • "When I came to Jo I had lost a lot of technique and ability to preserve my voice for the duration of a 45-minute show. Jo helped me build back my stamina to a level I didn't believe were possible. It's the biggest pleasure to work with Jo on such a personal level, and ultimately she has enabled me to understand and trust my vocal capabilities."

    Ella Eyre

  • "Jo has been a total saving grace for me. She helped me to retrain my voice after suffering vocal pain sustained by an injury two years ago. I went to multiple doctors before I found a solution working with Jo. She has transformed my vocal patterns, and I would recommend her to any singer, particularly those who have had vocal problems."

    Marina Lambrini Diamandis

  • "Jo has an amazing energy and her expertise is incredible. I recommend her to every vocalist I work with."

    Fraser T Smith Producer

  • "When I first met Jo fourteen years ago, I was relieved to have finally found a teacher who could relate vocal exercises and techniques to actually singing a modern pop song, plus making the process interesting and fun. We have since worked together in the studio, on film and in the classroom with great success and become life-long friends."

    Kipper Producer