Every voice lesson is tailored to each student's needs. Through carefully chosen repertoire, and objective focused exercises, students explore sustainable technique, body awareness, preparation strategies for constancy, all with an evidence based approach.
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Akiko is a full-member of NATS and Performing Arts Medicine Singapore
At Lasalle College of the Arts, Akiko teaches Song Repertoire modules, ensemble singing, singing technique, and vocal coaches the main productions for the BA(Hon) Musical Theatre programme.
She continues to teach a wide range of students at Singapore's Arts school, SOTA in her 11th year.
Akiko also serves as the Artistic Director in charge of professional development at The Voice Company, a boutique singing school in Singapore nurturing the next generation of singers.
"Akiko is an incredibly nurturing, versatile, and knowledgeable voice teacher. Every lesson was so much fun and I left her studio every week feeling more inspired. She set me on the path to becoming a professional singer from a 16 year-old who knew absolutely nothing! I still carry her teachings with me today, and she is one of my most treasured and trusted mentors! Love Akiko and cannot recommend her highly enough!"
-Evangeline Ng, Soprano
2022 President's Young Performer Winner
“Fun-sized powerhouse who possess a remarkable ability to push but also nurture her students to go all the way in singing and in life.”
-Syakirah Noble , Singer songwriter
Akiko is a thought after clinician who combines her bubbly personality and voice science to create a unique experience for schools, corporate teams and organisations.