Singing is one of the oldest forms of musical expression. The voice is arguably the most versatile instrument in existence, and its presence can be found across the entire spectrum of musical styles. With a multitude of television programmes currently exploring music and searching for fresh musical talent, there has never been a better time to learn or sing.

Vocal Encounters brings an exciting new dimension to voice training. Combining the essential elements of traditional singing classes with up-to-the-minute methods, the main focus of Vocal Encounters is on popular music, with elements of jazz and classical styles introduced to provide the broadest possible foundation. Anyone aged eight or older can learn to sing at vocal encounters. Classes consist of up to 12 people and activities include lead vocals, backing vocals, harmony singing and even improvisation - all prepared with lots of fun warm-up exercises and singing with great backing tracks from your very first Yamaha lesson.