My Vocal Academy - Zangles in Groningen

About My Vocal Academy - Zangles in Groningen

My Vocal Academy offers private and duo singing lessons in Groningen. Lessons are held at Muzieklab Boterdiep and tailored to singing goals, level and preferences.

Lesson formats

Weekly and fortnightly private or duo lessons are available. Flexible lessons using a strippenkaart (punch card), a one-off masterclass and workshops are also available.

• Private singing lesson
• Duo singing lesson
• Trial lesson
• Duo trial lesson
• Strippenkaart (punch card) for 5 lessons
• Masterclass / 1 one-off lesson
• Official UVS introductory workshop

Lesson content

Lessons may include vocal technique, vocal warm-ups, posture, tone training, repertoire and song interpretation. On request, they can also cover areas including harmony, stage presentation, music theory and preparation for performances or auditions.

• Vocal cord warm-up exercises
• Optimal body posture
• Exercises to train an ideal tone
• Tailored tips & tricks
• Personal Voice Plan
• Repertoire of your choice
• Song interpretation
• Harmony
• Canons
• Stage presentation
• Music theory and/or learning to accompany yourself with piano chords
• Exploring different musical styles
• Preparation for performances
• Preparation for an audition
• Preparation for admission to a music conservatory

Universal Voice System

Else Merit teaches according to the Universal Voice System. The focus is on pop and jazz, but students can also choose other music genres.

Location and lesson blocks

Lessons take place by appointment at Muzieklab Boterdiep. Lesson blocks consist of 8 to 10 lessons on a fixed day and time; joining partway through is possible if there is space.

• Fixed lesson slot during the block
• Weekly or fortnightly lessons
• 45 minutes per regular lesson
• Instrumental tracks to practise with at home

About Else Merit

Else Merit studied Music Teaching at the Prins Claus Conservatorium and received her diploma as a Universal Voice Master Teacher in 2023. She is a member of the Nederlandse Vereniging van Zangpedagogen (Dutch Association of Singing Teachers).