Music Teaching

Singing Teaching

“Having taken singing lessons since I was six years old (now 25), I can confidently say that I've never encountered a teacher as extraordinary as Yasmin. She is one of the most lovely, inspiring and impactful teachers I've had the privilege to learn from. Yasmin has taught me more than any other singing teacher I've had before. Her depth of knowledge, her intuitive understanding of the voice, and her ability to communicate reasoning behind each exercise with clarity have reignited my love for singing. After each lesson, I walk away with added confidence and motivation, genuinely excited to sing again.
What sets Yasmin apart is not just her technical expertise, but her bubbly personality, patience and kindness. Her passion for singing is palpable, illustrated in the way she teaches and how she celebrates every small victory with you. It's intoxicating in the best way possible, and it makes you want to strive for more and to improve. As someone with an academic background, I appreciate Yasmin's approach to teaching. She doesn't just tell you to do an exercise, she explains why we're doing it, what it targets and the outcome. That level of detail and thoughtfulness is truly rare. Yasmin is much more than just a singing teacher, she's an inspiration! If you are lucky enough to learn from her, not only will you become a better singer, you will rediscover the joy of music.”
- Tamasha J.

“We have been so fortunate to have Yasmin as our son Sid’s music teacher for several years now. She is an exceptionally talented musician — both a gifted singer and a brilliant pianist — and an equally remarkable teacher. Yasmin teaches with immense patience, passion, and dedication, inspiring her students to truly enjoy music while constantly improving their skills. Her bubbly and positive personality makes her instantly relatable to children, and she has a wonderful way of explaining even the most intricate musical nuances through clear, practical examples. The short, engaging videos she shares are a great help for practice at home. Yasmin also organises end-of-term musical evenings, giving her students invaluable experience performing on stage in a warm, encouraging environment. We are deeply satisfied and grateful to have such a wonderful teacher guiding Sid’s musical journey. Yasmin’s influence has been truly inspiring, and her love for music shines through in everything she does. We are indebted to you Yasmin, thank you for being a part of our lives! Love you and respect you so very much 💕”
- Priya Ramaswami

“Yasmin has been teaching my daughter singing and guitar/piano since 2023. Since Yasmin took my child under her wings I have seen significant progress in my child’s singing. Yasmin is an incredible, passionate and exceptionally talented musician and teacher. Her approach to learning is both innovative, fun and effective. Yasmin is always so encouraging and approachable and will pull out all the stops to allow my child to grow and flourish in a fun, energizing and creative way. As a parent I couldn’t think of a better choice for a music teacher.”
- Fiona

“Through having Yasmin as a teacher over the past few years, her lessons have not only strengthened my technique— but empowered me with confidence that I’ll take with me to the stage for the rest of my life. Her patience, empathy, side-splitting humour and her ability to go above and beyond for each of her students is what makes her the best choice for any vocalist of any age. I couldn’t recommend anyone else, she’s truly the best.”
- Leah V.

“Miss Yasmin has been teaching my son piano and singing for over six years. She is highly technical, deeply knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. She guided my child in preparing for AMEB piano and Rockschool vocal exams, in which he achieved excellent results. Even during the challenging teen voice-cracking period, my son was able to continue singing and successfully complete his Rockschool vocal exam thanks to her expert guidance.
She pays great attention to detail and makes every lesson both enjoyable and productive. Her lessons are well-structured and thoughtfully designed, yet she also gives students the flexibility to explore their own musical path. She sets the right pace and never lets you feel overwhelmed. Alongside email communication, she has well-organized WhatsApp groups for piano and vocals, where she shares extra learning resources, useful tips, reminders, and performance opportunities.
Recently, I have also started learning music with her. She is truly talented, passionate, and far more mature than her years. Her presence brings a sense of calm and inspiration. We look forward to continuing our musical journey with her for many more years.”
- Shraddha J.

“Yasmin is that special kind of music teacher who is passionate about passing on to her students the love of music, and love of self within music. She is not only a supremely talented musician but also an incredible teacher and such a wonderful role model! She ensures every student shines in their individuality, progresses at a pace that is comfortable for them, always encouraging and to never not have fun when singing or playing. Yasmin is extraordinary and the children all love and respect her. My daughter loves her singing lessons with Yasmin!”
- Geovanna B.

“Both my girls love attending their weekly singing lessons with Miss Yasmin. My eldest has been learning with her for five years, which inspired my youngest to start as well. With Miss Yasmin’s ongoing encouragement, patience, and talent, she equips them with the techniques to sing beautifully while bringing out their natural tone and style. They especially enjoy the student concerts Miss Yasmin organises, which provide a safe and supportive platform to showcase what they’ve been learning to family and friends, as well as to practise performing. We are truly thankful for the support Miss Yasmin has given our girls, and we highly recommend this top-tier vocal teacher to any child wanting to explore and enhance their singing abilities. Thank you Yasmin, they learn from the best… so thankful they have a patient and supportive teacher.”
- Charmaine M.

“We would highly recommend Yasmin who is training our 8 year old daughter in singing. She has been coaching our daughter for the past 2 years. Our daughter feels comfortable, safe and eager to learn with Yasmin.
Working with Yasmin has truly transformed our daughter's voice and confidence. Her teaching style is warm, encouraging, and incredibly effective. She has a deep understanding of vocal technique and tailors each lesson to our daughter's needs. We have seen steady improvement in our daughter's range, tone, and breath control. Every session is focused, fun, and packed with valuable insight. Yasmin creates a supportive space where our daughter feels safe to take risks and grow. She challenges our daughter just the right amount and celebrates every win. Our daughter has learned so much more than just how to sing - she has found her voice.
Her passion for music and teaching shines through every lesson. She is flexible and adapts to our timings. We can't recommend Yasmin highly enough - she is simply exceptional.”
- Abisha Peter

“Such an honour to have this beautiful heart teach my daughters. Her voice gives me chills and sings to my soul, such a talent... thank you Yasmin.”
- Letitia B.

“Yasmin is a fantastic teacher and is really helping me to understand my voice and what it can do. She's great at making you feel at ease and I get more and more comfortable with our time together, despite feeling very vulnerable and being shy in nature. She's very patient and encouraging. I highly recommend her as a teacher!”
- Dana T.

“From our first lesson, Yasmin has created an atmosphere of ease and inspiration. I decided to learn Jazz from Yasmin because of her focus on technique to preserve a healthy voice. A year later, I can confidently say our classes have lived true to that. Yasmin structures our classes with technique and breath control at the forefront of our exercises and songs. Through warm ups and pedagogy in resonance, support and vocal registration, I have seen improvement in my breath support, control and expression. Overall, Yasmin’s lessons are fun, calm and full of encouragement.”
- Saarika K.

“Caring, down to earth soul that focuses on children’s interests and develops them in a safe way. Yasmin encourages Chloe to explore and prep her to sing with good warm ups and vocal techniques.”
- Cynthia A.

“Yasmin has been teaching both of my girls singing for the past 2 years. Yasmin is so patient, kind, responsible and understanding that both of my girls switched their piano lessons with Yasmin too.”
- Wendy W.

“Fantastic teacher, so understanding, accommodating and talented. My son is truly loving his vocal lessons with Yasmin, he even does his vocal homework without having to be asked.”
– Katherine B.

“Thank you for everything Yasmin, I’m so excited for the new year singing classes we will be doing… You’ve made me so confident in my singing and all the voice cracks I have been able to overcome. You have improved my self confidence and my singing in the best way possible and I have never been so happy with my singing and the techniques you have showed me, it been such a good year with you and I’m so happy I get to continue this. The Syd West program I sang at was the best singing yet, I didn’t crack at all and I think everything was good. It made me feel so good about my singing and I’m so happy to call you my teacher. I’ve learnt a lot about self care, self confidence and just my type of singing in general to where I am now from where I was before. I can definitely tell you that I have improved. THANK YOU YASMIN!!”
- Anushka S.

"Thank you soooo much, Yasmin. We both absolutely loved our first class with you and look forward to next week! You’re the best! We’re so happy we found you!"
- Kate and Dave C.

Piano Teaching

“Working with Yasmin has been an incredible journey that has completely transformed my piano experience. From the very first lesson, I felt welcomed, challenged, and inspired. Yasmin has a rare gift for understanding each student’s unique strengths and needs, and her teaching style is both patient and encouraging while still pushing me to grow. What sets Yasmin apart is her deep musical knowledge combined with a genuine passion for teaching. She doesn’t just teach notes and technique, she teaches expression, interpretation, and confidence. Under her guidance, I’ve improved not only in my technical skills but also in my ability to connect emotionally with the music. Each lesson leaves me feeling motivated and excited to practice. Thanks to Yasmin, I’ve reached milestones I never thought possible and developed a lifelong love for the piano.”
- Shikha S.

“Yasmin Arkinstall has taught my daughter piano and singing for the last four years. Under Yasmin's tutelage, she has developed excellent technical skills and grown in confidence, demonstrated by the A+ (High Distinction) that she achieved in her AMEB piano exam last year. Yasmin is a patient and thorough teacher who focuses on building a strong foundation in the technical aspects of music. Her calm, relatable demeanour and encouragement in every lesson has helped my daughter focus, learn and trust her own abilities. She is a highly talented musician and teacher who is able to transfer her expertise and love for music in an effective, empathetic way. My daughter is very fortunate to have Yasmin as her tutor and she loves her lessons.”
- Kamil G.

“Yasmin has been an incredible music teacher for my son. He truly enjoys his piano lessons and looks forward to every class. Her dedication, motivation, and personalized approach make a real difference. She encourages students to stay focused with thoughtful reminders and helpful techniques, making learning both fun and effective. We are so grateful for her positive influence!”
- Sanjusha N.

“Yasmin is a truly an amazing teacher. She creates a space where learning the piano feels enjoyable and meaningful. Rather than just pushing me to memorise, she helps me actually understand the 'why' behind music, which has completely changed the way I approach playing. Even when I make the mistakes over and over again (which happens often), she's endlessly patient and encouraging. No matter what kind of day she's had, she always shows up with a positive attitude, fully present and focused on the lesson. Her consistency, kindness, and passion for teaching genuinely set her apart.”
- Princy P.

“Yasmin is very patient and an awesome teacher. My daughter has been learning Piano from Yasmin for the last 4 years, and she loves her lessons. She is very knowledgeable and great with kids. Recommend to anyone who want to learn piano for themselves or their kids.”
- Neeti G.

“Yasmin has been a wonderful piano teacher for our son Jotham over the past two years. She is friendly, diligent, thorough, and prompt, with a genuine kindness that makes learning enjoyable. Under her guidance, Jotham successfully completed his Piano for Leisure Preliminary exam and is now ready for Grade 2. We’ve also had the pleasure of Yasmin teaching both of us vocal techniques, which proved immensely helpful in recording a couple of songs (as shown below). We wholeheartedly recommend her services and look forward to our continued association.”
- Stephen & Sophronia R.

“Discovered via a referral, Yasmin has been wonderful—our child looks forward to every lesson. She’s consistently on time, accommodating with schedule changes when needed, and creates valuable performance opportunities through term concerts. Couldn’t recommend her more.”
- Priya

“My daughter has been learning keyboard from Yasmin for over a year now and she’s been enjoying learning from her as she’s very calm and encourages her to play better with every lesson. She’s been passionate about her teaching and gives constructive feedback on how her students can improve. I would certainly recommend her as great teacher for your child.”
- Nipa B.