Vocal lessons with an Estill teacher
Learn with Polina Mirabeu, a singer and certified Estill teacher. She'll show you how your voice works and how to control it. Lessons are taught in Russian.
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- Certified in Estill Voice Training
- Music degree with honors
- 60-min lessons on Zoom
After your first lesson, you'll have a vocal assessment and a practice plan
What do you want to work on?
Pick a goal. Each one comes with its own plan for the first lesson.
How lessons work
- One-on-one lesson on Zoom
- 60 min
- Vocal assessment with a written practice plan
- 40 min
- Reschedule or cancel for free if you let us know this far ahead
- 24 hrs
- Your assessment fee counts toward a package you buy within
- 7 days
Who these lessons are for
Polina teaches people who've never sung a note and singers who perform and record.
BeginnerYou've never had lessons, or it's been years since you sang
You don't need to know anything yet. Polina starts from the very beginning and explains every exercise in plain words.
- Singing in tune is a skill you can learn, like any other.
- Nobody grades you or compares you to anyone else.
- You start on the same foundation Polina uses with professional singers: Estill Voice Training.
Polina will get you to a solid level. Going further depends mostly on you: how much you practice between lessons.
Developing singerYou sing for fun
You already sing, but the same note works one day and not the next. In lessons you'll learn why and how to control your voice.
- Polina explains what your vocal folds, larynx and soft palate are doing at that moment.
- Estill Voice Training breaks singing down into separate movements, and you can learn to control each one.
- Once you understand a technique, you can repeat it on your own.
ProfessionalYou perform or record
Lessons built around your goal:
- belting, mixed voice, high notes without pushing;
- a voice that gets tired by the end of a show or cracks at the break;
- getting ready for a show, a recording or an audition by a set date.
You'll know exactly what your voice is doing and can fix it yourself before a show.
What to expect in your vocal assessment
- A few questions and your setup
- A chat and a vocal assessment
- Your written plan
Meet your teacher
Polina Mirabeu is a certified Estill teacher and a singer. Estill breaks the voice down into separate parts you can control, so you know what you're doing and can do it again.
What students say
- Marinacity, country · 4 months of lessons
Two months in, I hit the high notes without yelling for the first time. I finally get what my voice is doing.
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- Veracity, country · 2 months of lessons
Breath and support: I'd spent years looking for this in videos. One month here got me further.
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- Alexeycity, country · performance prep
We were getting a set ready for a concert and went through every phrase. For the first time, I wasn't shaking on stage.
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- Nikitacity, country · 5 months of lessons
The tension in my throat is gone. My voice finally feels like mine, not forced.
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- Sergeycity, country · 4 months of lessons
I love how honest she is. She told me right away what to work on, no “you're so talented.”
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- Kristinacity, country · jazz vocals
Jazz phrasing isn't a mystery anymore. Scat is a system, not magic.
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- Olyacity, country · 6 months of lessons
I thought I was tone-deaf. Turns out nobody had ever trained my coordination.
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- Student namecity, country · goal or time in lessons
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- Anyacity, country · 7 months of lessons
My range grew by a third on top, and those are notes I can actually use. My mix finally works.
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Frequently asked questions
Ask your own questionMost likely, yes. When people say they're tone-deaf, it usually means their ear and voice haven't learned to work together yet, and that can be trained. Your first lesson will show where to start.
Lessons are one-on-one, so Polina is the only person who hears you. You pick the style and the songs, and there's no pressure to get on stage.
Yes. All you need is a stable internet connection and headphones. Lessons run on Zoom, and after each one you get homework and materials.
Polina teaches the Estill method, so she tells you exactly what to do with your voice instead of vague advice like “sing from your diaphragm.” Tell her about your past experience in the first lesson, and she'll work out what's already working and what's getting in the way.
With a vocal assessment: 40 minutes, a close look at your voice, your first exercises and a written plan. You don't have to buy a package, but if you do within 7 days, the assessment fee counts toward it.
60 minutes one-on-one with Polina. After each lesson you get homework and materials, and between lessons Polina answers your messages.
It's a model that breaks the voice down into separate parts you can control. Read more on the Estill method page.
It depends on your goals and on how much you practice between lessons. After your assessment you'll get a written plan that lays out the steps ahead.
Prices are listed in euros, US dollars and rubles. Right now you can pay through a Wise link or in crypto, and card payments on the site are coming later. Your time slot is locked in once you've paid.
You can reschedule or cancel for free up to 24 hours before your lesson. You'll find the reschedule link in your confirmation message.
Your package starts with your first lesson, not on the day you buy it. If Polina cancels a lesson, we'll reschedule it and add a week to your package. Once per package, you can pause for up to two weeks if you're sick or traveling: just message Polina at least 24 hours before your lesson. You can pass unused lessons on to someone else as long as you tell Polina first. One package covers every subject, and you can mix vocal, piano, music theory, and ear training lessons. You can also give an assessment, a lesson, or a package as a gift. Gift certificates are valid for 6 months from purchase.
Pricing and policies
Private online sessions: 60 minutes per lesson, 40 for the assessment. Taught in Russian.
Vocal assessment
- A close look at your voice and your goal
- Your first exercises
- A written practice plan
Single lesson
- We work on your goal and your songs
- Homework and materials after the lesson
4-lesson package
- Once or twice a week, whatever suits you
- Pick your first lesson time when you book, then schedule the rest through a personal link
8-lesson package
- Once or twice a week, whatever suits you
- Pick your first lesson time when you book, then schedule the rest through a personal link
Free rescheduling and cancellation up to 24 hours before your lesson. Every lesson includes homework, materials and support by message between lessons. You can book single lessons anytime, including after a package.
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