SINGING LESSONS
Professional vocal coaching & singing Lessons for all ages and levels, from Annie Bonsignore and her hand-picked team of inspiring coaches.
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VOCAL COACHING & LESSONS FOR ALL AGES & LEVELS
Let’s Find Your Voice!
Hi, my name is Annie Bonsignore, a singer-songwriter and professional vocalist and voice coach based in Toronto (Milton) Ontario. I started Annie Bonsignore Studios to share my passion and experience with music to as many as possible. I’ve developed 100’s of effective, fun, and easy-to-learn exercises that immediately begin improving breath capacity, pitch accuracy, range, tonal quality, and vocal health. The results begin to show immediately, but don’t take my word for it…within just a few weeks your friends and family will be telling you too.
We’re able to adapt to suit any learning style, and comfortable working with students of all ages, whether 8 or 80.
So if you’re interested in finding your voice, whether that means ironing out some bad habits, starting from scratch, or building upon an established semi-professional or professional career, I’m confident we can help, while keeping you inspired!
Find Your ‘Sound’
Whatever your genre – from pop to jazz to classical, discover the full range and potential of your voice.
Build Range & Stamina
Develop the right muscles, learn the best exercises & warm-ups, and undo past damage.
Gain Confidence
Rid yourself of performance anxiety, learn to channel your inner confidence.
BEGINNING YOUR VOCAL JOURNEY
Your Lessons Include…
For pop-focused singers, learn the secrets of your ‘mixed-voice’ and find your commercial sound!
Improvements in your range, stamina, pitch (tuning) and breath capacity
Build confidence so you can sing comfortably in public.
Weekly homework sheets and assignments to keep you on track and accountable.
Semi-annual recitals and get-togethers with Annie’s student community
Clear lesson plans with exercises catered to your voice and needs
THE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS
Our Teachers
Singing is just like any other skill – with good mentorship, a system for learning, and things to keep you motivated and inspired, most tweens, teens, and adults of ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS can achieve remarkable things with their voice.
As someone who has been told my whole life that I had lots of ‘talent’, it was only once I was shown the right vocal techniques, exercises, and approaches, by inspiring top-notch coaches, did I fully realize my true vocal potential.
What’s more, even after decades of music lessons and many singing teachers, it was only my own research and curiosity that led me to understand that classical technique alone doesn’t equip your voice to sing in today’s commercial style, and that more was needed.
Guiding my students through the same process – regardless of level, age, or ‘talent’ – is now amongst my life’s missions. And there’s no more satisfying a moment than when my students come back and tell me about the lasting impact our lessons have had on them.
Annie Bonsignore
Founder | Senior Vocal Coach
Annie Bonsignore is a multi-award winning singer & songwriter, with over 20 years of teaching experience in South Africa and Canada. Her infectious energy and deep knowledge of vocal technique and repertoire has made her one of the most in-demand music instructors in the Milton area.
Annie has been a featured performer in a wide variety of television, theatre, and live music showcases and festivals, including CocaCola Popstars, Canadian Idol, Q107 National Anthem contest, amongst others (see full bio for more info).
Annie offers specialized training in pop/contemporary vocals (including mix-voice training), songwriting, introductory music production, guitar, ukulele, and choir/vocal ensemble.
For a full bio on Annie, please read more here.
Annie’s Teaching Rates:
Weekly 45 Min: $79 / Lesson
Weekly 60 Min: $99 / Lesson
Single Lessons: $125 / Sesson
Desiree Brathwaite
Vocal Instructor
Desiree’s Teaching Rates:
Weekly 30 Min: $40 / Lesson
Weekly 45 Min: $59 / Lesson
Weekly 60 Min: $75 / Lesson
Varuni Papade
VOCAL INSTRUCTOR
Varuni Papade began her musical journey at just five years old, studying both piano and voice and quickly developing a deep love for music and performance. After completing her Royal Conservatory of Music Level 9 in Piano, she chose to pursue music professionally and is currently completing her Bachelor of Music at the University of Toronto, specializing in Voice and Music Education.
A passionate and versatile musician, Varuni enjoys helping students explore a wide range of musical styles including classical, pop, and musical theatre. Her warm, encouraging approach creates a positive environment where students feel supported, inspired, and excited to learn.
In addition to teaching, Varuni is an active performer who has sung with the University of Toronto Soprano/Alto Chorus and several extracurricular choirs. She has also worked with Young Voices Toronto as a primary rehearsal assistant, gaining valuable experience working with young singers and helping students grow in confidence and musicality.
Whether working with beginners discovering music for the first time or more experienced students looking to refine their skills, Varuni is passionate about helping each student build strong musical foundations, develop confidence, and discover their unique artistic voice. Her lessons are engaging, creative, and tailored to the individual goals and personality of each student.
Varuni’s Teaching Rates:
Weekly 30 Min: $40 / Lesson
Weekly 45 Min: $59 / Lesson
Weekly 60 Min: $75 / Lesson
FAQ’S
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can you teach yourself to sing?
For most people, the answer is no. Or at least not safely or with healthy and effective singing technique that can maximize your potential. While some people are born with a very strong sense of pitch, and others may already be musically skilled in another instrument and can apply some of those skills to their own voice, it is extremely difficult to self-assess your own vocal behaviors and habits. Not only can you not hear your voice the way others hear it – making it difficult to hear yourself objectively – it’s also very difficult to know when and if you’re damaging your voice.
Does Vocal Coaching really work?
Absolutely. I have worked with people claiming to be ‘tone-deaf’ (a real but very rare condition, though the label is thrown about pretty casually) and developed strong, confident, in-tune vocalists happy to perform in public. I have worked with professional singers with decades of experience and fixed breathing, pitch, tonal, and range issues that they were convinced were “unfixable”. I have worked with people who have only ever sang classical and helped develop and discover their pop voice. A good vocal coach seeks to understand your pain-points and goals, identifies the problem areas, and creates a lesson and practice plan that fixes the issues and keeps you inspired.
How much do singing lessons or vocal coaching usually cost?
Singing lessons are typically less than vocal coaching. They typically cost the same as a piano lesson or guitar lesson, which will differ depending on the city or region you live in. In my area (Toronto / Milton), vocal teachers usually charge between $40-60 per lesson.
Voice coaches usually cater to a slightly older and usually (but not always) more experienced audience of professionals or semi-professionals, and are themselves more experienced as performers with more teaching experience, with typical fees between $50 – 150 per session.
How can an adult learn to sing?
Contrary to some beliefs, adults are absolutely able to learn new musical skills, and singing may be one of the most realistic goals. Unlike learning piano which can take months or years before you can reproduce the music that inspires you, a great instructor can connect you with your favourite music quickly while knowing how to start building your skill level and confidence.
Teaching adults does require a different teaching style than younger learners; there needs to be a realistic appreciation for the unpredictable nature of a work week and hectic schedule, and an understanding of how exposing and disorienting it can be for an otherwise successful professional to suddenly be outside an area of expertise or competence.
If you’re a prospective adult vocalist, be sure to connect with an instructor with a proven track record of success with mature students.
Is Voice coaching the same as singing lessons?
As mentioned above, singing lessons are usually geared towards younger learners who are looking to learn musical fundamentals and develop their early singing voice simultaneously, whereas vocal coaching is almost entirely focused on the physical act of singing with little or no consideration for teaching music theory or history, or involved with or concerned with examinations, festivals, or standardized curriculum.
Can you get singing lessons online?
Yes, now more than ever. Prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic, online lessons were considered novel, but with very poor technology, vocal instructors had a difficult time seeing or hearing the nuances of someone’s singing skills over a Zoom call. With the work-from-home revolution now firmly entrenched, video conferencing tools and specialized online music lesson software has enabled voice teachers to deliver highly effective lessons to students anywhere in the world.
