＜Lesson Details＞
Want to improve your singing, prepare for auditions, or develop greater confidence as a performer?
Yojiro Ichikawa is a professional vocal coach with experience across the UK, the US, and Japan. Drawing on his work as a vocal consultant or a vocal supervisor in major productions including My Neighbour Totoro, Allegiance, Titanic, Tell Me on a Sunday, and Tinker Bell in Shoji-Land, he helps singers and actors develop vocal technique, storytelling, and performance skills.
Trained in a wide range of vocal styles—from musical theatre, pop, and rock to classical singing—Yojiro tailors each session to the individual needs and goals of his students, whether they are preparing for auditions, working on a role, or simply singing for enjoyment.
His teaching combines vocal technique with principles from the Alexander Technique, helping students recognise and release unnecessary tension, improve physical awareness, and discover a freer, more natural voice. By developing greater awareness of how the body works, students can sing with more ease, freedom, and confidence.
Over the years, Yojiro has helped students prepare for successful auditions for drama schools, youth theatre programmes, and theatre productions. His coaching focuses not only on vocal technique, but also on storytelling, confidence, and authentic performance.
Yojiro also offers coaching in Japanese pronunciation for those interested in singing Anime, J-Pop, or Japanese musical theatre repertoire, helping students perform songs with greater accuracy and understanding.
Students of all ages and experience levels are welcome, from complete beginners to working professionals.
○Session Menu
A) ‘FUN’ Course （£50/h, Students:£40/h）
This course focuses on the enjoyment of singing. From basic vocal techniques to storytelling through a song, Yojiro will teach you the most suitable way of singing for your ability. Suitable for everyone.
B) ‘TECHNIQUE’ Course
B-1) Voice Enhancement Course（£50/h, Students:£40/h）
Learn how to be aware of your physicality, we will work on removing all the unneeded tensions and habits from your body, so that you can generate a deep and relaxing, yet strong voice. This session is effective for your public speaking as well. Yojiro will deal with your voice precisely note by note, from your belt to falsetto voice. Suitable for those looking to progress their vocal techniques.
B-2) Advanced Course（£65/90mins, Students:£55/90mins）
In addition to what we offer in “Voice Enhancement”, we will also work on how you can apply the techniques to singing a song. You will also learn the range of expression you can do with the song. This is perfect to develop your repertoire for auditions.
[SPECIAL OFFER]
・6 Session Set Price
6 sessions for the price of 5 (valid for use within 6 months).
○Locations
| Online Session | Trainer’s House (SE17) | Studio in Oxford Circus or Marble Arch +£15(Studio fee + Travel fee) | Studio in Turnham Green(+£15: studio fee +Travel fee) | Your Location*(+Travel fee £15) | |
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| Weekdays Daytime | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ||
| Weekdays Evenings | ✔︎ | ✔︎ (Oxford Circus, upto 8pm) | ✔︎ | ||
| Satruday Daytime | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ✔︎ | ||
| Sunday Daytime | ✔︎ | ✔︎(Marble Arch) | ✔︎ | ||
| Weekends Evenings | ✔︎ | ✔︎ |
*Please ensure you have a piano/keyboard available when you want to have a session at your location. If you don’t, Yojiro can bring a roll piano with +£5.
Please come in comfortable clothes that you can easily move. Feel free to bring a bottle of water.
Please check our cancellation policy
＜Cancellation Policy＞
・Cancellation between 48h and 24h prior to the session：Half price will be charged
・Cancellation within 24h of the session：Full price will be charged
・When cancelling a session, please let the trainer know when you want to reschedule it.
・Any studio fees are non-refundable within 48hr of the session.
・In case of emergencies such as sudden disease or accident, the trainer might excuse you the penalty fees written above, however, he reserves all rights of the decision.
You can plan your sessions flexibly. Please give us several options of date and times that you would like to have a session with Yojiro, and we will get back to you with our availability. Please also feel free to get in touch with us if you have any inquiry.