Singing School Online
The training behind West End and Broadway leads, wherever you live
Live online classes, ages 9 to 18
For 25 years, West End Kids has trained young performers who go on to win places at the leading drama schools and to play leading roles in the West End, on Broadway and in productions around the world. Singing School Online brings that training to your child, live, wherever you live. Small groups for ages 9 to 18, individual feedback in every class, and a real route to the stage.
A track record on the biggest stages
West End Kids alumni have played leading roles in the West End, on Broadway and on tour around the world, and many more have gone on to train at the UK's leading drama schools and colleges.
Every one of them started where your child is now: a young singer with promise, and the right training at the right time.
Drama school and college places
178 places won by West End Kids performers at the UK's leading drama schools and colleges.
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How it works
Three steps from the waiting list to the right group
Join the waiting list
Free, with no payment taken. You secure founding-member pricing and first access to places.
A personal assessment
Fifteen minutes with our Head of Singing, live or by video, so we hear your child's voice before placing them.
Start in the right group
Your child joins a small group set by voice type, age or ability, and starts training.
What they learn
Five strands of training, the foundations of a complete performer
- Vocal Technique. A healthy, reliable voice with range, control and stamina, taught in groups set by voice type.
- Acting Through Song. Telling the story of a song with truth and confidence, taught in groups set by age.
- Musicianship. Aural skills, sight-singing and reading music, so they learn faster and stand out in any rehearsal room.
- Repertoire. The right songs for their voice and age, and how to make each one their own.
- Audition Technique. How to prepare, walk in and perform at their best when it counts.
How live classes work
Small groups, and every singer heard
- Small groups of up to 12, so every child is seen and heard.
- Grouped to fit your child: by voice type for Technique, by age for Acting Through Song, and by ability for Musicianship.
- Notes sent home afterwards, so you can see what your child is working on.
- Every class recorded for catch-up.
- After school on weekdays, with a monthly Sunday West End Masterclass.
Plans and prices
Places open in small groups once each class is full enough to run well. Join the waiting list to secure founding-member pricing and first access.
Train
£69 a month
Expert technique training with West End Kids, every week.
- 1 live class a week, with every class recorded
- A personal assessment and placement in the right group
- Individual feedback from your teacher, live, in every class
- A voice-specific practice plan and daily warm-up
- Audition to perform with West End Kids at public events
Join the waiting listOptional 15-minute review with the Head of Singing, £35
- Recommended
Perform
£119 a month
Build the repertoire, confidence and profile to perform.
Everything in Train, plus:
- 2 live classes a week
- The monthly West End masterclass, live, with your questions
- A virtual showcase twice a year
- Song packs, repertoire lists and audition cuts
- Monthly “Ask the Head of Singing” Q&A
Join the waiting listOptional 15-minute review with the Head of Singing, £35
Professional
£179 a month
For performers serious about drama school, agents and the industry.
Everything in Perform, plus:
- 3 live classes a week
- A one-to-one review with the Head of Singing every 3 months
- Mock auditions and quarterly self-tape reviews
- Drama school and college application guidance
- Priority audition slots and industry Q&As
Join the waiting listReviews, mock auditions and self-tape reviews included
Mentorship
£495 a month
Artist development with our Head of Singing, for performers with a clear goal.
Apply for MentorshipEverything in Professional, plus:
- A personal development plan with milestones
- A 30-minute one-to-one with the Head of Singing every month
- A targeted audition calendar, done with you
- A complete audition book built with the Head of Singing
- Up to 2 self-tape reviews a month
- Direct access to the Head of Singing, and parent strategy calls
Places are limited and offered by application. Mentorship is personal guidance, not agency representation.
Rolling monthly membership. Change or cancel your plan each month. Classes run 46 weeks a year, with fees spread evenly across 12 months.
Compare every feature
| Feature | Train | Perform | Professional | Mentorship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||||
| Live classes a week | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Monthly West End masterclass | Recording | Live | Live | Live |
| Review with the Head of Singing | Optional, £35 | Optional, £35 | Every 3 months | Monthly one-to-one |
| Train | ||||
| Your route to the stage. Audition to perform with West End Kids at public events. | ||||
| Start in the right group. A personal assessment and written Student Profile, with placement by voice type, age or ability. | ||||
| Individual feedback, live. Real-time corrections & feedback from your teacher while you sing, with notes sent home after every class. | ||||
| A voice-specific practice plan. Exercises and a daily 10-minute warm-up built for your voice type. | ||||
| Progress you can see. Practice tracker, monthly challenges and stage certificates. | ||||
| Learn from the West End. Monthly masterclass with leading West End performers (recording). | ||||
| Never miss a week. Every class recorded. | ||||
| Parents kept informed. Monthly parent email, expert articles and a vocal health guide. | ||||
| Member savings. Discounts on West End Kids intensives and workshops. | ||||
| Perform: everything in Train, plus | ||||
| Perform with West End Kids. Audition for public events, plus a virtual showcase twice a year and Featured Performer of the Month. | Not included | |||
| Twice the training. 2 live classes a week. | Not included | |||
| In the room with West End performers. Attend the monthly masterclass live and ask your questions. | Not included | |||
| Always know what to sing. Song of the month packs, curated repertoire lists, audition cuts and the Perfect Song Selector app. | Not included | |||
| Audition-ready from home. Our step-by-step self-tape guide. | Not included | |||
| Train the ear and the mind. The Listening Room and the History of Musical Theatre series. | Not included | |||
| Direct access to expert guidance. Monthly “Ask the Head of Singing” Q&A. | Not included | |||
| Navigate the industry with confidence. The parent guide to agents, drama schools and auditions. | Not included | |||
| Professional: everything in Perform, plus | ||||
| First in line for the stage. Priority audition slots for every West End Kids public performance. | Not included | Not included | ||
| The complete weekly programme. 3 live classes a week. | Not included | Not included | ||
| Personal guidance from the Head of Singing. A 15-minute one-to-one review every 3 months, included. | Not included | Not included | ||
| Drama school, college and audition preparation | ||||
| Audition-ready repertoire. Personal guidance on choosing contrasting audition songs and preparing the right 16- and 32-bar cuts for each panel. | Not included | Not included | ||
| Practise under real pressure. A mock audition twice a year in front of a panel, with written feedback. | Not included | Not included | ||
| Self-tapes that stand out. A personal review of one self-tape every quarter, with written notes before you submit. | Not included | Not included | ||
| Applications that do you justice. Guidance on drama school and college applications, personal statements and deadlines. | Not included | Not included | ||
| Ready for agents and casting. Guidance on performer CVs, headshots and showreels. | Not included | Not included | ||
| Stronger applications. An annual training record and a personal reference from the Head of Singing. | Not included | Not included | ||
| Industry access | ||||
| Take centre stage. A featured slot in the virtual showcase. | Not included | Not included | ||
| Inside knowledge. Quarterly Q&A with agents, casting directors and drama-school tutors. | Not included | Not included | ||
| See it live. Group theatre ticket offers. | Not included | Not included | ||
| Mentorship: everything in Professional, plus | ||||
| A plan built around your goal. A personal development plan with milestones, reviewed every quarter. | Not included | Not included | Not included | |
| Monthly one-to-one with the Head of Singing. A 30-minute strategy session every month. | Not included | Not included | Not included | |
| Audition strategy, done with you. A targeted calendar of drama schools, colleges, shows and agents, and when to apply. | Not included | Not included | Not included | |
| A complete audition book. Your repertoire book, built and refined with the Head of Singing. | Not included | Not included | Not included | |
| Self-tapes reviewed as you need them. Up to 2 reviews a month, with written notes. | Not included | Not included | Not included | |
| Direct access. Message the Head of Singing, with replies within 2 working days. | Not included | Not included | Not included | |
| Parents part of the plan. A quarterly strategy call with parents. | Not included | Not included | Not included | |
| Industry introductions where appropriate. | Not included | Not included | Not included | |
In their own words
"Martin is a wizard! Without him there's no way I'd be where I am today. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my voice. "
The Phantom of the Opera, London
"You have been the absolute making of my daughter! She applied to all the performing arts schools and was offered a place at them all! Thanks so much! As a parent, I can't speak highly enough of you and the work ethic you teach to your students."
"Martin trained me from having never sung a note before and now I'm working in the West End in one of the most demanding jobs. I'm so grateful for everything he has done for me."
Six
West End Kids perform for tens of thousands of people every year. Your child can be part of it.
Online training usually ends at the screen. Ours leads to the stage. Every Singing School Online member, on every plan, can audition to perform with West End Kids at our public events, in front of audiences of thousands.
Places are offered on merit, exactly as they are for every West End Kids performer. The opportunity is real, and it is open to your child wherever you live.
Currently in the West End
EMMA KINGSTON
Elphaba
Wicked
WEK Route: West End Kids Troupe
RACHAEL RAWLINSON
Super Swing
Six
WEK Route: West End Kids Troupe
JACOB DACHTLER
Marius
Les Misérables
WEK Route: WEK: Training → West End Kids Troupe
OLIVIA FOSTER-BROWNE
On-stage Swing
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
WEK Route: WEK: Training → West End Kids Troupe
DANIEL HAND
Swing
Oliver
WEK Route: WEK: Training → West End Kids Troupe
KAMILLA FERNANDES
Muse
Hercules
WEK Route: WEK: Training → West End Kids Troupe
RINA PUNWANI
Ensemble
Wicked
WEK Route: WEK: Training → West End Kids Troupe
HARRY LAKE
Super Swing
Book of Mormon
WEK Route: WEK: Training
SHONAH BUWU
3rd Cover Cady
Mean Girls
WEK Route: WEK: Training → West End Kids Troupe
NICOLA MYERS
Alternate Sally Bowles
Cabaret
WEK Route: WEK: Training → Summer Intensive
JOE OUBARI
Boq
Wicked
WEK Route: West End Kids Troupe
FFION WILLIAMS
The Child
Evita
WEK Route: WEK: Training → West End Kids Troupe
Principal roles
Beyond musical theatre
The Phantom of the Opera
HOLLY-ANNE HULL (Christine Daaé)
Six
NATALIE PARIS (Jayne Seymour)
Wicked
JESSAMY STODDART (Elphaba)
Les Misérables
JACOB DACHTLER (Marius)
Wicked
JOE OUBARI (Boq)
Tina The Musical
GEORGIA GILLAM (Tina)
The Phantom of the Opera
MARIA NELLIGAN (Christine Daaé)
Heathers
EMMA KINGSTON (Heathers)
Wicked
EMMA KINGSTON (Elphaba)
&Juliet
JAZ TERRY (Thomas / Lennox)
Dear Evan Hansen
HAYDN COX (Jared)
Aladdin
DANNY BECKER (Aladdin)
Evita
EMMA KINGSTON (Evita)
Les Misérables
HOLLY-ANNE HULL (Cosette)
Grease
OLIVIA FOSTER-BROWNE (Frenchy)
Les Misérables
JESSAMY STODDART (Fantine)
Evita
FFION WILLIAMS (The Child)
Pop, Film & TV
DUA LIPA (Singer)
CHRISSE GUDGIN (The Shires)
HOLLY-ANNE HULL (Remember Monday)
SELINA JESSEY (Hollywood Stunt Double)
JADE ANOUKA (Actress)
NICOLA POSENOR (The Bold and the Beautiful)
JESSAMY STODDART (Hollyoaks)
LUCY QUINLAN (Actress)
BILLY WACKRILL (Footballers Wives)
Creative Roles
MICHELLE PAYNE (Director)
HAYDN COX (Musical Director)
ABIGAIL HIGGS (Actor / Musician)
CHARLOTTE PAYNE (Vocal Coach)
ELIZA CARRICK-DAVIS (Musician)
ORLA BARKER (Choreographer)
CAROLINE BOURY (Drama School Founder)
ABIGAIL STEELE (Choreographer)
JOSH BOWNESS (Radio Presenter)
Meet Martin Williams
Founder, Musical Supervisor and Head of Singing, West End Kids
Martin Williams founded West End Kids in 2001 and has trained young singers from childhood to the professional stage for over 25 years. His former students include Holly-Anne Hull, who played Christine in The Phantom of the Opera, Kamilla Fernandes in Hercules and Esme Rothero in Six, alongside West End Kids alumni in Wicked, Les Misérables and across the West End and Broadway.
As Head of Singing, he sets the standard for every West End Kids singer. Singing School Online is built on that method and taught live to the same standard, and every new student is assessed personally before being placed in the right group.
Questions parents ask
Who is it for?
Children and teenagers aged 9 to 18, from beginners to those auditioning for drama schools and shows.
Do I pay now?
No. Joining the waiting list is free. We will contact you before classes open.
How are groups decided?
After a short personal assessment, Technique groups are set by voice type, Acting Through Song by age, and Musicianship by ability.
What if we miss a class?
Every class is recorded for catch-up.
Can my child really perform with West End Kids?
Every member can audition for West End Kids public performances. Places are offered on merit.
Have West End Kids students gone on to professional careers?
Yes. West End Kids alumni have played leading roles in the West End, on Broadway and in productions around the world, and have won 178 places at drama schools and colleges including ArtsEd, Mountview and Italia Conti. Every performer's path is their own, so we describe our track record, never a promise.
Can we change plans?
Yes, plans can be changed or cancelled each month.
What equipment do we need?
A laptop or tablet with a camera, a reliable internet connection and headphones.
How do you keep children safe online?
A published safeguarding policy, a parent at home during classes, no student-to-student chat, and no recording without written consent.
What is Mentorship?
Personal artist development with our Head of Singing for a small number of performers with a clear goal. It is guidance, not agency representation, and places are by application.
Join the waiting list
Classes open in small groups once there are enough students to fill each one well. Join now, free, to secure founding-member pricing and first access to places. No payment is taken.
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