Lynnette Cruickshank - Music Tutor

About Lynnette Cruickshank

Based in Leith, Edinburgh - I am an enthusiastic and motivated teacher who believes in a fun learning environment tailored to each individual student.  

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After studying through Abertay University at Edinburgh college, I received a BA in Popular Music Performance with distinction.  The degree had a principle study in vocals, however I also teach piano, flute, recorder, music theory and I play guitar and bass.

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My vocal experience is vastly varied, as I have sung in many different styles – including classical, musicals, rock and pop.

I am PVG certified.

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I enjoy performing and composing and I released my first album, “Battery Powered” in July 2013 under the Nom de Plume Llennett.  During my degree, I began writing an original musical called “The Cassandra Effect.”

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I have three cats: Bagheera, Charcoal and Kali, and a daughter called Korra. My pronouns are she/her/hers.

Teaching Experience

I began teaching in Autumn, 2013, at Dads Rock Academy. After a year of volunteering, I was given the role of Lead Vocal Tutor.

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In early 2015, I worked at the Portobello Music School for a term as a vocal coach.

Then, in August of 2015, I began teaching multiple instruments at Lamp House Music in Haddington.

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Since 2017, I have started teaching from home and I have set up Melody Mummies, which is a choir for mums (or any type of guardians) and babies.

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Sign up to our newsletter for news of the choir and teaching here.

Lessons

I teach children and adults. 

All ages above 7 are welcome.

I teach contemporary singing (i.e. Pop, rock, jazz etc) from beginner to advanced.

piano/keys, flute, recorder and music theory. I can help you start from scratch, do exams, get yourself ready for auditions, or just have fun developing a hobby.

Prices

1 hour lessons are £25,

½ hour lessons are £15.

If you buy a block of 4 lessons, you get the 5th for free.

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To book a lesson or ask a question, click here.

To view a full price list, click here.

Demo Recording

I offer a demo recording service (temporarily on hold due to covid restrictions)

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Do you need to send in a demo to colleges or universities?

Or do you have something else in mind?

I have recorded for people in the past for birthday presents and wedding gifts.

I charge £15 per hour up to a maximum of £50 per track.

If you wish to use a pre-existing backing track, that works well. I can also offer to create a custom backing track. See below for examples.

Please get in contact to discuss this further, as it will be based on the individual.

Here are some examples of my recording work with various artists.

The first features Melanie Maie singing "Radioactive" with a pre-bought backing track.

The second features Caroline Reid singing "The Skye Boat Song" using a backing track made with "iReal Pro." This software can create a backing track simply by inputting chord names in sequence.

The third features Llennett singing an original song, "While you Mourn." This backing track was made from scratch using "Logic Pro."

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I am more than happy to create backing tracks for each individual. Pricing depends on the amount of time it takes to create one.

Testimonials