Shelley Coates

Hi! I’m Shelley Coates, Principal of Studio34 Music Academy and I’ve made a career out of performing and coaching for the past 25 years. 

Training at the prestigious Mountview Theatre Academy in London gave me all the right tools to pursue a career in Musical Theatre performing initially in fringe productions to gain my first steps into the professional world.

From here, I went on to fulfill my dream of performing both in the West End and on National UK tours with varying musical Theatre productions.

I will never forget that first debut moment and I am now passionate to share that feeling with my own students and their families.

Having then been hired to work all over the world to help singers deliver their best performances on land and at sea, I knew teaching was my next natural step. So since starting a family of my own, this next dream became a reality.

We are very lucky to have a state-of-the-art studio space where our lessons are held so each student feels like a superstar when they first walk through our door! I love teaching and can draw upon a vast wealth of teaching techniques and personal experience, to help any age, ability, or style.

I also believe all the best teachers are the most avid learners and therefore dedicate time to researching the latest techniques and attending related seminars.

I have found the “Estill” vocal method extremely effective in my students, and am thrilled to see this technique being used in various drama colleges in London and around the world.   

I look forward to our journey together!