The Voice Studio of Maggi Ballantyne

Name: The Voice Studio of Maggi Ballantyne
Address: Washington Arts Centre, Sunderland, NA388AB, GB
Telephone: +441914174999

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The Voice Studio of Maggi Ballantyne

Professional singer and vocal expert with over 40 years of live worldwide performance experience at a 6-star level. Maggi now has a buoyant business.

I use my wealth of experience to coach all types of singers, from absolute beginners to professionals, and of all age groups and genres. The Voice Studio was born out of 40 years of professional working experience. Maggi can hardly remember a week when she did not stand on a stage. Now she passes her knowledge and experience on to the many students who have gone through her hands in the last 22 ye

ars. Maggi was initially employed as a Lecturer by Middlesbrough College and Vocal Coach for both the Music and Performing Arts Departments teaching BTech and HND. She also taught Voice for Stage Coach Hartlepool and Darlington branches. At this time she began teaching one to one, mostly professional singers, vocal technique and sorting out damaged voices. North East agents sent new young acts to prepare for their professional career being taught singing, performance, audience management, communication skills and much more. She also acted as a consultant to many acts needing advice how to enter and to work the business and sustain a career as well as deal with the many pitfalls along the way. She has a Studio at Washington Arts Centre, Fatfield. She now teaches all age groups from the age of 7 upwards. Maggi’s oldest student is 77. Every single student gets the same opportunity. Young and old alike without exception become better singers and many have gone on to be professional singers themselves. Many young people who have started out with no singing ability at all fall into this category, and others have enjoyed their moment through the many student shows set up to develop the skills needed for stage and to propel them into working harder to achieve their dream or their goal. Many of the students prepare for auditions and achieve scholarships to Performing Arts Schools throughout the country, or university/college places to pursue their careers on stage. Some other long term students have entered into teaching themselves making Maggi The Teacher’s Teacher. Maggi is also employed by Newcastle University to coach voice for popular music degree students to graduate level. Vocal technique is about learning the mechanisms to have a strong supported safe voice. You will be taught good breathing. The correct use of the many muscles involved in the singing process. The aim is to improve range, tone, resonance, pitch, power, etc. In addition musicality, dynamics, phrasing, and getting the ‘atmosphere’ right. There are many methods you will learn
that aim to point you towards better singing with good technique. Your performance will improve and your ability to engage with your audience verbally and non verbally with good communication skills. Really the teaching never ends and some students have stayed upwards of ten years and still come back for top ups to up their game. It’s a fabulous journey. All it takes is patience, focus and determination. When Covid hit, the business of teaching singing moved on line. This turned out to be very successful and everyone continued to improve. Vocal Coaching became available to a wider audience. Now with students in London, Scotland, Yorkshire and Northumberland - on line teaching has stayed in place. Now students have a choice. On line or face to face at The Studio. Spoiled for choice and you can mix it up too. So that’s what The Voice Studio is about. Maggi Ballantyne brings her particular teaching style. It never fails to build your confidence whatever age and whatever standard. Everyone is welcome.

29/10/2024

WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS
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SING. Yes if you’re feeling sad or low, singing can really lift you. Even if you don’t feel like it just stick at it for 15 mins and chances are you’ll still be there 2 hours later. It steadies your breath and feeds your creativity. Gets your diaphragmatic breathing working and that’s a winner to calm you down. Add a bit of daft dancing to that and you’re on your way to feeling so much better. Try it. You’ll be surprised x
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28/10/2024

HELLO AGAIN HELLO
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It was nice to see you’re still out there on last nights post. I’ve been having a bit of a break from Facebook. In fact I’ve been having a bit of a break from teaching too. However I can assure you that I’m still around. You’ll find me at The Voice Studio at Washington Arts Centre. NE38 8AB. As always coaching voice and everything to do with singing. It’s what I do. If you want to call you’ll find me on 0191 417 4999
Or message me Maggi Ballantyne - at your service x
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27/10/2024

ON THE SUBJECT OF SINGING TIPS
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An ex student and close friend (professional singer now for the last 16 years) was saying to me it’s great getting some new tips but she felt she wanted to book in and double check she was applying them properly. Of course that’s what I’m here for. I TEACH VOICE. If you want to book in please get in touch and you will learn everything you need to know to sing well, sing safely and to be an authentic singer. Looking forward to hearing from you ###

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15/09/2024

CATCHING UP
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It’s always busy at my end. If I’m not at the Studio teaching you to sing, we’ve been having outings here and there and holiday time. Lots of social engagements too. Feet hardly touching the ground. But haven’t forgotten you so it’s Hello from us to you. Catch up again soon ###
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11/09/2024

WHATS SHE UP TO?
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This Saturday Ambar Dhesi Events are hosting the final PAID GIG competition in aid of HumanKind Charity which will see the last 3 winners compete one last time for a fantastic cause. 7-9.30 and then a rave to finish the evening ending at 2pm!
Catch Louis the don, Kaytee Bee, Dj Shadow & DJ CJG. Accompanied by guest Mc's DAVEY BLAST, Gaz Aim & Genetic, Lucy Hootson, Matz & Workid & 40Kal.

Ticket link- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rumba/t-krxrdqa
(https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rumba/t-krxrdqa)
Gofundme: https://gofund.me/3691b699

29/08/2024

LINDISFARNE HERE SHE COMES
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This Friday, Ambar Dhesi & the Static Team will be performing at Lindisfarne festival as part of a take over with Donald Jenkins: Born Lippy! You can find them at ‘The Dingle Dell’ Stage doing there thing 2:15-2:45pm.
This has been a goal of Ambars for quite some time now and hopefully opens up some new and exciting opportunities for herself and the rest of the Community that Mr.Static C.E.O of static has been nurturing since 2016.
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28/08/2024

ABI NYXX AT LINISFARNE
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Abby Wilson (Abi Nyxx) is off to Lindisfarne Festival this week, playing 3 different sets on 3 different stages. Tonight, she joins Festival legends, Dutty Moonshine Big Band on the main stage and across the weekend, she'll be part of the Static Takeover on the Dingle Dell stage, doing a Hip Hop set full of singing and rapping on the Temple stage. This is fresh off the end of a run of 3 sets at Solfest, so Abi's certainly been busy.
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27/08/2024

LINDISFARNE -
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The festivals are doing the rounds and this weekend the awaited Lindisfarne Festival sees some of our students past and present taking the stage. Thought it would be nice to share that with you over the next few days.
Student Adam Cornell (back left on photograph) is playing bass for a really interesting Neo folk artist - Shannon Pearl. See below some reviews. Watch out for this act I think it could be quite inspiring.
REVIEW’s
It’s ethereally beautiful, hauntingly enchanting and not a kick in the arse off something Kate Bush fans
might enjoy” - The Crack Magazine
“Shannon’s live shows are an amazing psychedelic experience” – Spark FM
“Ethereal and beautiful” - BBC Introducing
Shannon Pearl is a neo-folk artist and Witch from the Northeast of England. Trained as a Priestess and
named a Sacred Sound Carrier on the Isle of Avalon, her spellbinding music has been described as
"Haunting and ethereal" more than once.
On Summer Solstice of 2023 her debut album ‘Kiss the Ground’ was released. Dubbed a 'Witch-Pop
pioneer’ by creating her own sub-genre and generating rave reviews in her hometown, Shannon
continues to push boundaries and pave the way for women in music.
During solo live performances - using only her voice; sparse percussion and a loop station, she weaves
story through sound and builds whole songs from scratch right in front of your eyes. But that’s not all!
During full band performances, she and her 6-piece live band transport the audience to another world
with a magical blend of traditional instruments such as the violin & guitar with electronic elements.
Taking inspiration from folklore, ancient tradition and nature, her music will take you deep into the
realms of the unknown. Click here for all relevant links including the latest live show information and
releases.
https://www.facebook.com/share/enViBpVy8vKXqjYm/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
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24/08/2024

IT’S DANIELS FIRST PRO GIG
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Just waiting on my lift to be with Daniel Curtis at his first professional gig tonight in Durham. Naturally he’s nervous. Who wouldn’t be. So we shall be hearing more about what he’s up to as the jobs come in. As an Industry Professional I know the agents and that link is so valuable. So wishing Daniel the best gig tonight. He’s worked hard enough. Just needs the experience now ###
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16/08/2024

GOODBYE COTSWOLDS
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It took a bit of getting away but we did manage a few days in the Cotswolds. Staying at a farmhouse with the best and freshest produce imaginable for breakfast. So we’ve been to see exhibits and stately homes and tracked around d picturesque villages and antique shops and their curios. Alan is feeling better thank you for your enquieries. He’s looking forward to getting back to work on Sunday God willing. So yes it’s been great. At heart I’m a homrbird and will be glad to be home. Life could be much worse ###
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13/08/2024

VOCAL COACH TAKES TIME OFF
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These are today’s headlines. Vocal Coach Maggi Ballantyne from Washington Arts Centre was discovered pulling the shutter down on the studio. This has caused concern amongst the students in fear that the studio may not practice in the coming week. Haha. Yes I’m taking time off and it’s great weather for it too. Don’t worry I will be back before you know it. Thank you for all the recent enquieries. Hope you’ve all had your questions answered and want to take the plunge. I would be getting booked in. There’s always an influx in September and space is tight. Everyone else hope you’re having fun whatever you’re doing x

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Washington Arts Centre
Sunderland
NA388AB

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+441914174999

Website

http://www.thevoicestudione.co.uk/

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STUDENT PERFORMANCES PLEASE SHARE AMY SANDERSON Have a listen to Amy’s rendition of Easy On Me. Another hard working student. Thank you Amy sending the video. Xx #thevoicestudione.co.uk #maggiballantynethesinger #vocalcoachingatitsbest #voicelessons #singinglessons #performance #singing #LearnToSing

STUDENT PERFORMANCES

STUDENT PERFORMANCES PLEASE SHARE HEIDI LITTLE Sharing another lovely performance from Heidi this time. A piano voice version of You Got The Love. Thank you sending in Heidi. Lovely ### #thevoicestudione.co.uk #maggiballantynethesinger #vocalcoachingatitsbest #voicelessons #singinglessons #performance #singing #LearnToSing

STUDENT PERFORMANCES PLEASE SHARE

STUDENT PERFORMANCES PLEASE SHARE DANIEL CURTIS A showreel made by Natalie Ferguson of Daniel Curtis in a recent student show. Gives a glimpse at his selection. Lovely. And thanks Nat for helping. Well done Daniel x

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STUDENT PERFORMANCES PLEASE SHARE IMMOGEN PORTEOUS Here’s Immogen Porteous singing A Capella. Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Lovely. And a great show ###

STUDENT SHOWS

STUDENTS PERFORM TAHLIA BELL Just giving a glimpse of student show performances. Here’s Tahlia singing a James Morrison classic. You Give Me Something. Thanks Tahlia sending it in ### #thevoicestudione.co.uk #maggiballantynethesinger #vocalcoachingatitsbest #voicelessons #singinglessons #performance #singing #learntosing

A PROUD AUNTIE MOMENT

A PROUD AUNTIE MOMENT PLEASE SHARE My Great Niece Grace came down from Scotland this week to take part in one of our student shows. Her mum Laura is my Goddaughter and is no stranger to these parts since she visits at least once or twice a year. As I said to the audience I’ve listened to proud families - aunts and uncles, parents, siblings and friends for 25 years at our shows singing the praises of their kids on stage. So it was wonderful presenting my own family and to sit proudly watching her on Thursday. Well done Grace for your hard work. Very proud of you ###x #thevoicestudione.co.uk #maggiballantynethesinger #vocalcoachingatitsbest #voicelessons #singinglessons #performance #singing #learntosing

STUDENTS COLLABERATE

STUDENTS COLLABORATE PLEASE SHARE Our Ambar Dhesi and Abi Nyxx Spent Sunday past at the studio rehearsing for the return of north east hip hop event ‘static’ Ambar and Abi recorded this song back in 2019 and have barely had a chance to perform it together! The girls are both really looking forward to this event. If you would like to attend this march 30th at Downcast Studios, Gateshead, here’s the ticket link 👇🏽 http://ticketsource.co.uk/the-return-of-static (http://ticketsource.co.uk/the-return-of-static) #thevoicestudione.co.uk #maggiballantynethesinger #ambardhesimusic #abinyxx #professioalvocalcoaching #industryprofessionalmentoring #leasntosing #technique #warmup #cooldown #vocalcoaching