JANET HANEY

"A coach with a useful and easy approach for today’s modern opera needs."

— Adriana Gonzalez (Soprano)

Operalia Winner 2019 • Royal Opera House • Salzburg Opera • Opéra Bastille

"As an international opera singer I rely on my vocal coach to prepare me for my job in many different ways. Not only does the voice have to be technically secure but also the styles and genre of music need to taught with precision and an ear for detail. Languages have to be accurate, note values precise and perfect pitch- whatever stage you are at in your career those three things are vital. The final thing is trust. I trust Janet Haney- why? I can walk into any music call anywhere in the world and know i have done my preparation in tandem with Janet- I can be confident in my vocal and textural delivery- that is trust in my vocal coach…"

— Graeme Danby (Bass Baritone)

Covent Garden • English National Opera • Israeli Opera • Liceu Barcelona

"Janet helped me significantly to improve my breathing and support and sing with greater ease, with more resonance and projection in my voice. I’ve never met a coach that can help a singer so much musically and vocally. Janet taught me much about the Italian bel canto style, which also led to my engagement at La Scala. I deeply recommend Janet to anyone who wants to learn to sing with more potential and greater ease."

— Liviu Holender (Baritone)

Opera Frankfurt • Opera Riga • La Scala

"I have worked with Janet for over a decade, having first met her aged 16. Her teaching laid the foundations of my vocal technique, instilling an understanding of coordinated breath support, optimal vocal placement, and legato singing—core principles of the 'Bel Canto' tradition. She has continued to support me throughout my studies at the Royal Academy of Music and into the early stages of my professional career, preparing me for engagements with companies such as the Salzburger Festspiele and the Bayerische Staatsoper. Janet also played a crucial role in my victory at the 12th International Stanisław Moniuszko Vocal Competition. Any success I have achieved is as much hers as it is my own, and I am extremely grateful to have her by my side."

— Samuel Stopford (Tenor)

Winner, 12th International Stanisław Moniuszko Vocal Competition • Bayerische Staatsoper • Salzburger Festspiele • National Opera House of Copenhagen • Bicentenary & ABRSM Scholar, Royal Academy of Music

"Janet's guidance has been crucial to my vocal development for many years, not only as a vocal coach but also as a singing teacher. With her extraordinary understanding of the voice, she has given me the tools to achieve a much stronger connection, greater legato, more volume, and added brilliance in my sound. I can always trust her to guide me in the right direction and prepare me for any opera role, and after working with her I feel more confident and secure as a singer."

— Kristin Einarsdottir (Soprano)

Theater Bonn • Mainfranken Theater Würzburg • Anhaltisches Theater Dessau • Theater Gera/Altenburg • Oper Leipzig • Icelandic Opera

"As my voice coach, Janet Haney has given me the kind of training I didn't know was possible. She brings her world-class standard of teaching to every lesson with me. Janet has an incredible ear for technical detail and style, and she's taught me how to be precise with language, pitch, and phrasing while still finding freedom in the music. What sets her apart is trust - I leave each session knowing my preparation is solid enough for any stage. Studying with her has shaped not just my voice, but my belief in myself as a performer."

— Luvo Maranti (Tenor)

National Opera Studio • Scottish Opera Young Artist Programme • Honours Graduate, University of Cape Town