Tara Wilcox Vocal Coaching

Tara Wilcox Vocal Coaching Tara is a vocal coach, a signed recording artist with Universal Music, 1/4 of The Wandering Hearts and a Certified Master Teacher of the Estill Model.

10/08/2026

For anyone else who spends too much time in the kitchen…

In The Kitchen - Reneé Rapp

And by “time in the kitchen”, I obviously mean singing. It’s all about the acoustics, never the cooking.

So incredibly happy for Sonia Gil-Lubeiro who started rehearsals this week for her professional debut in High School Mus...
23/07/2026

So incredibly happy for Sonia Gil-Lubeiro who started rehearsals this week for her professional debut in High School Musical at The Lowry after graduating from LSMT last year. ✨

Sonia’s journey to this moment hasn’t been a straightforward one. From training at LIPA, to navigating a serious injury, completing a law degree, and ultimately finding her way back to performing, she’s worked unbelievably hard to get here.

She’ll be appearing in the ensemble and understudying Gabriella AND Sharpay and I couldn’t be more proud or excited to watch this next chapter unfold. Congratulations, Sonia – you so deserve it! ❤️

16/07/2026

One familiar tune, courtesy of Eva Cassidy & Sting. One singer. One small change.

By playing with larynx height, we can create a darker or brighter vocal colour.

Neither is inherently “better” - it just depends on the sound you’re trying to create. Changes in the vocal tract simply give us different colours, creating a different character and emotional feel.

Just like choosing colours on a paint palette, developing your voice is about having choices.

The more colours we can play with, the more choices we can make. 🎨

One of my favourite parts of teaching is that the relationship doesn’t always end when the lessons do.I taught James whi...
15/07/2026

One of my favourite parts of teaching is that the relationship doesn’t always end when the lessons do.

I taught James while he was training and we’ve kept in touch over the years. Watching such a talented, thoughtful human carve out the career he has has been a real privilege.

Teaching for almost 20 years means you get to witness so many chapters in people’s lives, and moments like this are incredibly special.

Congratulations, James. So deserved. ❤️

09/07/2026

Total Eclipse of the Heart. Probably one of my most taught pop/rock songs. Seemed like a poignant thing to post today.

08/07/2026

To vib or not to vib… that is the question. 🎭

Vibrato is often one of the first things an audience associates with a “trained singer.” It can add warmth, richness and sweetness to the tone.

But like every vocal colour, it’s also a stylistic choice.

In many musical theatre and classical styles, vibrato is expected. In contemporary pop, however, too much vibrato can make some styles feel less authentic. Equally, singing everything with straight tone in a Rodgers & Hammerstein piece might sound out of place too.

Neither is better.

The goal is to have the freedom to choose.

As singers, we want to be able to add vibrato, take it away and use it as a colour—depending on the song and the story we’re telling.

So… what do you notice between these two clips? Do you have a clear preference or is there a balance to be struck?

02/07/2026

One song.
One voice.
One tiny (breathy) adjustment.

By simply changing the amount of breath flowing through your voice, you can create completely different textures and styles.

Don’t get stuck chasing the “perfect” sound. Get curious. Play. Experiment. That’s often where your most interesting voice lives.

My biggest tip? Record yourself. We’re often convinced we’re singing with loads of breath or a really clear tone… then we listen back and realise it isn’t what we thought at all. Recording yourself is one of the quickest ways to train your ear and learn what those different vocal textures actually sound like.

Try it. Record it. Listen back. Keep what you love. 🧡

I don’t often teach students as young as Marissa, but every now and then someone comes along with a work ethic and profe...
01/07/2026

I don’t often teach students as young as Marissa, but every now and then someone comes along with a work ethic and professionalism far beyond their years.

She genuinely lives and breathes performing, and watching her journey in Les Misérables has been such a joy. Cast as Young Éponine and understudy Cosette, tonight she gets to step into the role of Cosette at the Sondheim Theatre. I couldn’t be prouder of everything she’s achieving already.

Break a leg tonight, Marissa. I can’t wait for you to sing Castle on a Cloud. ✨🤍

29/06/2026

One of the questions I’m asked most often is:

“How do I find my real voice?”

My answer is always the same:

You don’t find a voice. You build one.

We rarely discover who we are as singers by staying inside what’s comfortable or familiar. We discover it by exploring.

Just like trying on clothes, some vocal colours will feel great, some won’t suit us at all, and some might surprise us. Sometimes what we ‘think’ we like, we don’t like at all when we hear it back.

The important thing is giving yourself permission to play without judging every sound you make.

Because familiar doesn’t always mean right.

And unfamiliar doesn’t always mean wrong.

Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing some of the vocal colours that help shape a singer’s identity—and hopefully inspire you to experiment with your own voice too.

✨ What vocal quality have you always wanted to explore?

One of the greatest joys of teaching is watching students grow from their drama school days into flourishing careers. ...
25/06/2026

One of the greatest joys of teaching is watching students grow from their drama school days into flourishing careers.
I had the pleasure of working with Jacob while he was training, and it’s been such a joy to watch his journey - from Mamma Mia and Wicked in the West End to his next adventure in Private Jones.
If you get the chance, go and see it. I have a feeling it’s a musical that’s going to go places. ✨

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