Lainey Vox's
Singing & Performance Coaching Studio
Vox Stars Team
Lainey Vox-
BA (HONS) Popular Music, First-Class- Vox Stars Founder,
Lead Singing & Performance Coach, Events Manager & Performer:
Lainey's passion for singing grew from her love of Freddie Mercury’s charismatic stage style and awe inspiring voice. Encompassing this powerful persona into her own performances, she taught herself to sing. She then progressed from voice training at school, to attending the StageQuest voice and performance coaching studio in her early teens. During regular showcases, her powerful voice and colourful image gained her a ‘Rock Chick’ reputation, around the social club circuit. She entered the contest, Edinburgh’s Got Talent (2010) gaining her place in the top five and having her vocal style compared by the Judges to Scaramouche, from the musical ‘We Will Rock You’.
Lainey went onto formal training at Edinburgh College, studying Modern Musicianship (first study voice) from NC to HND level, gaining an overall distinction. During this time, she moved from performing with backing tracks to immersing herself in a variety of bands, playing many exciting venues and, exploring various genres from Rock, Pop and Jazz to Musical Theatre. Additionally, Lainey organised and performed at many successful charity and talent showcase events, demonstrating her passion for singing and encouraging herself and her peers to take part in live music performances. Her ‘Rock Chick’ style, with powerful belted notes and bold outfits was carried on into University (Perth UHI) as she performed in classic rock bands and designed her own recital ‘Diva Spectacular’. This was complete with costume changes, light show, artistic backgrounds and a powerful musical journey. At University, she hosted various vocal, performance and music relaxation workshops at educational establishments across Scotland, including Edinburgh College and Queen Margaret University. Furthermore, she used her empathetic insight as a dyslexic vocalist by utilising a variety of memorisation and problem solving techniques, during work placement at Drake Music Scotland and when coaching NC music students. Lainey excelled, gaining a distinction in her teaching module and a First Class BA Honours in Popular Music and Performance.
Since leaving University Lainey has continued to develop her knowledge from her music marketing and E-Business modules by completing an online CPD certified Diploma with Distinction in Social Media Marketing. These skills helps Lainey run her own business advertising for both Vox Stars and her own professional singing career. She uses this knowledge and experience to empower her students to promote themselves within the music industry. Furthermore, as part of her own professional development and commitment to the voice, Lainey is currently training to become a Certified Master Coach in the Estill Voice Model and has already gained her Estill Figure Proficiency certification. She has attended workshops and coaching sessions by leading professionals in the field: Gillian McLaren Scott, Anne Marie Speed and Paul Farrington. Additionally, Lainey enhances her knowledge through attending the latest online courses such as Total Vocal Freedom, voice workshops and conferences such as the British Voice Association's: A Weekend for Singers & Singing Teachers. She was also qualification verified via the Music Teachers UK site, a Musicians Union member, PVG checked and First Aid certificated.
Katrina Hunter-
BSc. (HONS) Psychology-
Events Coordinator and Admin:
Katrina Hunter can first and foremost be described as people person, her caring nature and passion to offer people support is at the forefront of all her endeavours. In her childhood, Katrina embraced the social nature of the Guiding movement becoming a young leader and carrying on these skills into adulthood. Through her work in retail she has gained skills in customer communication and satisfaction, always greeting customers with a cheerful smile. She attended Queen Margaret University in her late teens gaining a BSc. (HONS) Psychology and joining the Dance Society team as both member and treasurer. After completing her studies, she became a QMU student engagement assistant, helping new students feel welcome, socialise and embrace their university experience. Her people skills were extended in her role as 'Communications Officer' in a company office, whereby she networked with the local press, served the public and created website/social media advertising campaigns/newsletters. To further her knowledge on advertising and social media platforms, she undertook an online CPD certified course in Social Media Marketing, passing with distinction. Katrina cares about her community and therefore is a volunteer Youth and Equalities officer in Musselburgh. Katrina undertook further study at Edinburgh College gaining an HNC in Events Management. Katrina is passionate about fundraising and events earning her the title ‘Best Individual Charity Fundraiser of the Year 2012’ at Iceland Foods for her fundraising efforts for ‘Alzheimer’s Research UK’. Additionally, she organised the “Hidden Hunger awareness campaign”, raising awareness of local poverty. Posters, charity buckets and food donations contributed towards a generous donation to the ‘Trussell Trust East Lothian Foodbank’.
As part of her Events course she co-organised the sell-out event, The Hollies Day Centre Charity Fashion Show. This showcased clothing from the Hollie's shop and raised much needed funds through ticket sales and fundraising activities. As Vox Stars Events Coordinator and Admin, Katrina helps to entertain the children, look after students and parents at workshop and performance events. She also takes a key role in networking with local businesses and the public on up and coming Vox Stars events. She is also PVG checked and First Aid certificated.