ABOUT ME

Hey, I’m Javier! I’m a vocal coach, musician, producer and composer based in Utrecht, NL.

A passionate lifetime explorer of the human voice, my mission is to
connect singers with their voice, their vision and their heart.
Want to sing with confidence, power, agility and ease?
I can help you get there.

My coaching style focuses on empowering students with a fusion of tools drawn from traditional vocal technique, CVT, somatics, neuroscience, fitness and psychology.

Although jazz/pop and folk music are my specialty, I teach aspiring and professional singers from all genres, with a strong focus on vocal technique that results in balance, versatility, range, and confidence. I particularly love to work with emerging artists and songwriters who have a strong vision and need support to help them bring it to life.

With a B.Sc. from Manchester University, M.Mus from HKU Utrecht Conservatorium and 15 years’ experience in the music industry as a writer, performer and audio producer (including 5 years at the BBC), I’ve truly been there, done that and got the t-shirt.

Now, let me help you get yours.

Ready to nurture the voice you always dreamed of?
Let’s go! ->

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TESTIMONIALS

  • Fieke Van den Hurk - producer & engineer, Dearworld Studio

    “As a musician, having a complicated relationship to singing was an almost daily source of frustration. Even in just two sessions, Javier helped me progress immensely, and gave me back much needed confidence! Javier doesn’t just listen to your voice, but to how you ’tick’ and will adapt his teaching methods to whatever works for you. And he’ll make it enjoyable along the way…
    I’d recommend Javier to anyone struggling with confidence or other mental issues blocking the joy of singing.”

  • Jaap van hamond (aka. Dauwpunt) - Music Producer

    “As a beginning singer who can get in his own head a bit too much, Javier coached me into becoming a more relaxed, grounded performer. All throughout our lessons he demonstrated dedication and care, helping me get to know my own voice and confidently hone its strengths and uniquenesses.”

  • Utami Easty - Composer

    “Javier as a vocal coach has been crucial to my training. Being a musician myself for 17 years, it has been the first time that I experienced this kind of training and care within a vocal session. Javier works with the student on a technical level, but also on a mental and somatic level. He has a gift of being able to observe the shifts that occur on those levels, and he's able to meet the student with compassion and safety. The most important thing for me has been to be able to be open and feel safe. This, in my opinion, is one of the most effective ways of training, and I can't recommend it enough.”

  • James de jong - composer

    ‘I started as a vocal student with Javier after having had a few vocal teachers who had not been able to help me improve.

    I have a a speech disorder, which gave me very specific hurdles to overcome to be able to sing the way I wanted to. After the first few lessons with Javier I finally had the feeling that I was starting to improve as a vocalist, which I had not had in years.

    What I specifically enjoy about the way Javier teaches is that he has a wonderful combination of patience and curiosity. He takes the time to get to know the person in front of him, their goals, their musical interests, and their challenges and strengths. He then combines this with a deep and broad knowledge of singing and musicality, and genuine care for the improvement of the student. The lessons I had with Javier have already made a lasting impact on both my skills as a vocalist and my relationship to my voice.”

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