Victoria Hamblett

I am a musician and freelance vocal coach working from my studio in Hackney and at the London School of Music.

Freelance Vocal Coach at London School of Music & Private Studio (2015-01 – Present)

Based in Hackney, I have spent a decade developing a thriving private practice, mentoring vocalists across a vast spectrum of genres and skill levels, from complete beginner to professional, touring artists. I teach both children and adults, coaching them for performances, exams and just for fun! I integrate Speech Level Singing and The Estill Method to deliver a bespoke, holistic coaching style that emphasises the mind-body connection.

• Guided 'non-singers' to master pitch and technique, empowering shy vocalists to become confident performers, and assisted artists in transitioning from the studio to live open mics and professional choirs

Session Musician & Recording Artist at International (2015-01 – Present)

• Live Performance: Accomplished vocal performer and multi-instrumentalist with extensive international touring experience across Europe, the US, and Japan
• Broadcasting & Venues: Performed live sessions for BBC Radio 4, 6 Music, and Maida Vale with artists such as Crack Cloud and Marker Starling. Recent highlights include performances at prestigious venues like the Jazz Cafe and EartH Theatre (supporting SHOLTO)
• Discography: Featured guest vocalist on numerous records for artists including Naima Bock, Julien Gasc, L'eclair, and Younghusband

Freelance Sound Designer & Composer at Self-employed (2018-01 – Present)

• Commercial Scoring: Commissioned to compose original scores for high-end commercial campaigns, including Vogue, Wired, Conde Nast, and Stella McCartney
• Film Scoring: Composed the original score for director Whitney Conti's debut short film, collaborating with the original projectionist from Pink Floyd's 1979–1981 live tours

Founder & Director at HAHA Sounds Chorale Ensemble (2017-01 – 2022-12)

Conceptualised and directed a 30-piece music and ecology-themed ensemble, utilising protest music to communicate the urgency of ecological collapse.

• Performance & Residencies: Led performances at the Tate Modern, Church of Sound, and The French Institute. Completed a residency at PRAH (Margate) focused on climate-themed compositional work

BA Hons in Music – Bath Spa University (2008-09 – 2011-06)

MA in Popular Music – Goldsmiths University (2021-09 – 2023-06)

Grade 8 in Vocals – RSL Graded Examination (2008-01 – 2008-12)