Unlock your Voice
Professional Vocal Training for Beginners to Performers
Your singing breakthrough. Now
My name is Max Noakes and I’m here to help you uncover the true potential of your voice.
No more guessing. No more straining for high notes. No more running out of air.
Whether you’re a total beginner or a gigging musician, it’s time to understand your voice, build amazing technique and finally sing the music you love.
I am a Certified Vocal Coach with IVA (Institute for Vocal Advancement), one of the best vocal education programs in the world, and a music educator with over 18 years experience. Music teaching is in my blood, part of my upbringing and my family’s heritage, tracing back to my Grandma in Singapore.
Teaching is a craft. As part of my lifelong commitment to learning I continue to develop my skills with regular training from Master Teachers across the globe, and seek assessment each year to ensure the highest standards in my teaching and vocal abilities.
Helping you find your voice is not just a job for me—it’s my calling.
Book your first lesson now, and let’s get to work!
What To Expect
Truly, Understand Your Voice
- No more guessing! Get your vocal function assessed by a professional vocal coach.
- Discover which Vocal Tendency (a specific set of vocal habits) is holding you back and how to bring balance to your voice.
- Chart a clear path from the singer you are to the singer you want to be.
Build the Voice You’ve Always Wanted
- Your voice is unique. Appreciate its uniqueness while honing it beyond your expectations.
- Unlock a set of practical techniques and exercises to overcome vocal limitations, all customized to your voice and supported by vocal science.
Share Your Voice and Sing the Songs You Love
- Learn to sing with emotion and expression, bringing the stories of your favorite songs to life.
- Gain the confidence to share your voice, whether on stage, in the studio, at special events, or through your original compositions.
What Clients Say
Athena Litis
Commencing vocal lessons with Max has been a life highlight! He is an outstanding educator and his expertise and guidance have helped me make significant progress, achieving things I never thought were possible. Max’s ability to create specifically tailored lessons along with his structured approach, makes each lesson highly productive. His authenticity, enthusiasm and friendly nature create a fun and exciting learning environment, and I always leave each lesson feeling super inspired and motivated. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us all, Max!
Renae Grafton
Max is so lovely! As an experienced singer he has really helped me develop my skills even further. He is a wonderful vocal coach. Very approachable and encouraging. If you love to sing but want to improve your vocal techniques I would absolutely recommend booking in with Max. Thanks for all your help!
John M
My voice has improved so much, so quickly since working with Max. He is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic vocal teacher. He is always very attentive and aware of what is happening with your voice, and it seems like he always has a variety of ways to tackle problems with your voice and will find one that works.
He is clearly committed to helping his students improve their voice, and is the right level of encouraging, challenging and fun. I look forward to every lesson with Max, and I leave every lesson feeling like I have unlocked something in my voice.
Paul Sander
I couldn’t rate Max highly enough as a singing teacher and voice coach. I got given a gift voucher for Noakes Music Studio and I had a couple of lessons. I was nervous to sing in front of someone but Max made the lessons fun and easy and so comfortable. The coaching tips not only have helped my singing but also at work (I have a job where I do lots of talking during the day). Thanks Max!
Devontre Noel
My journey with vocal lessons have only gotten better over the few months learning with Max, I’ve been taking everything in and observing each lesson carefully and understanding how it all works. From our warms up aswell as diving into each song Max gives me very clear tips and tricks and making me realize how much difference something makes when simply tweaking/adjusting particular things for greater results.
Brendan Spence
I’ve been taking singing lessons/coaching from Max for well over a year now and will be continuing that into the future. Max is the consummate professional and provides an encouraging environment making you want to chase your goals. I particularly like the lesson recording he provides so you can revisit the lesson as many times as you like in your own time. I highly recommend Noakes Music to anyone looking for a top vocal coach😁
Vibhushan Manchanda
Spent a few months learning with Max, having gone from no singing (and not much musical) experience to being able to perform a song in front of a big group of family and friends. Excellent to communicate and work with as well. I would strongly endorse going for it if you’re thinking about it!
Kylie Haliczenko
Max is an exceptional teacher! My 11 year old son loves his weekly singing lessons. Max is very professional and yet a lot of fun. My son recently received a music scholarship to a great school and I know it’s because he was able to bring out the best in him. Thank you so much Max!
Kurri Orizotti
I cannot speak highly enough of Max! I knew absolutely nothing of singing when I first started with him, and he has always been not only patient, but encouraging and honest. He has equipped me with vocal tools that have helped me understand my voice in a way that has given me confidence in only a few months! We record each session which serves as a wonderful practice tool throughout the week, and is also great to look back on and hear the progress I’ve made so far! I would recommend Max to anyone looking to learn – he is an absolute professional and wonderful human. 12/10!
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