“I first came to Gareth in 2021 with some vocal issues that I wanted ironed out and his help very quickly and naturally moved into other areas of the songwriting process, particularly the recording and production aspects. In the two years that I have been working with him, I have been able to go from being a hobbyist songwriter who had never recorded anything to releasing a number of professional tracks.

Gareth has helped me improve my songs and songwriting in specific areas and as a whole, while always being incredibly supportive and constructive. He has helped me get the most out of my own recording set up and his technical knowledge is remarkable. Any issues have always been met with a solution.

As someone who had never mixed a song or used a DAW before, I am amazed by how much I have improved as a producer since starting with Gareth. I am constantly, whether explicitly or just through watching him work, picking up tips and advice on achieving different, interesting sounds and, most importantly, on finding a signature sound for myself. But throughout this flurry of new and exciting knowledge, he has always encouraged me to keep the unique qualities of my own music.

Gareth has truly improved every aspect of my music, from my singing at the core of it all, to my ability to produce my own demos to a standard I didn’t think was possible in the time that I’ve been working with him. He is incredibly supportive of my journey while always finding ways for me to improve, and always having the resources to help me get better.”

“I had been looking for a small studio not only with the latest state of the art equipment but the right vibe…
I met its owner and engineer Gareth Henderson and he was just so relaxed and unpretentious and I liked that straight off! He really listened to my concept and seemed passionate to listen to the demos. He uses the Apple Mac computer and Logic Pro recording software which he knows inside out!..his technical understanding is second to none!
My project was quite eclectic in its sounds from Jazz to Soft Soul and even an African track and G helped me get an excellent contemporary feel on each track brilliantly. G is constantly updating his studio. In fact his experience in recording and arranging was so high that I have credited him as Co-producer of my new album because of his generous input to my recording experience with him.
I loved this sanctuary…I loved its vibe…maybe its because Gareth is so passionate for his work and the artist…he gives way over 100% and its so cool because passion and giving leads to a great work and a contentedness irrespective of your budget”

I CONFESS I WAS AS NERVOUS AS ANYONE singing again! BUT…when I heard that Gareth was a maestro at teaching singing I should have felt more relaxed! In fact I felt nervous as anyone at going into the recording process again after such a long break. I had no need to be though…Gareth isn’t interested so much in your sound as he is in you…this is such a huge psychological lift for any singer…it says “I am not attempting to turn you into any other singer other than who you are…I want to help you learn to express yourself and not any other person”. GOOD RULE! With G, nothing is impossible…in a relatively short time he had made me relaxed and encouraged me to want to sing my heart out!
I found myself achieving vocal ideas and styles that I never had the confidence to try previously….I was able to bring performance, depth and emotion into my work like never before. Never say “I just can’t do it”- to Gareth, its red rag to a bull….we had some hilarious moments together as he taught me how to reach top notes and low bass notes for harmony parts sometimes just by the shaping of my face! Learning speech through songs developed my phrasing and timing and breathing techniques allowed me to really bring deeper mood control to the lyrics.
The techniques used for the voice are tried and tested by professionals and they work because the teachers work with you, for you. Not everyone is a Yazz or a Gareth, a Coldplay or Joss Stone…and that’s the point, we are each given a gift of being individuals and the techniques Gareth’s school uses develops just that. I begged him to come out to Spain but that’s another story!….watch this space…….!”

“It was wonderful having an ear in on your session, your expertise and talent was impressive. Hope to work with you again.”

Rich Costey – Producer/Mixer for Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Arctic Monkeys, Rage Against The Machine, Fiona Apple, Foo Fighters & Birdy.

“It was seeing and hearing what could be done at Gareth’s studio that convinced me to have Gareth update my studio set up to match, and to move over to Logic Pro software. I’ve brought in successful singers and writers that have worked in top studios and they always comment on how great the set up is there.”

Mark Hill is the winner of four Ivor Novello awards, producer of albums that have sold in excess of 12 million copies. As half of the original “Artful Dodger”and songwriting partner and producer of Craig David, Mark knows a thing or two about music and studios.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to work with some incredible singers over the years like Craig David, Corrine Bailey Rae and Lemar, so opening my mouth to sing ideas for melody lines in front of people like that can be pretty intimidating! I’d known about Gareth for some time because he had taught some of the session vocalists I’d used in my studio and I’d always been impressed by their standard, so he seemed the logical choice to contact. The lessons I had with him were really useful but also a lot of fun. The incredible enthusiasm he has for the art of teaching singing and for getting the best from any individual’s voice is infectious. I’m looking forward to going back for more soon”

Mark Hill, Multi platinum selling producer and winner of 4 Ivor Novello awards

“We saw the improvement in her singing immediately as she gained confidence almost overnight, knowing she was being trained to use her voice in the correct way. Since having her lessons she has been able to achieve leads in her vocal group and performed her solo parts on stage at professional venues.
Charlie’s recent school report described her as “a star” and every teacher made a comment on her growing confidence within her peer groups. All down to the fact that she has been able to build on her ability to do what she loves, sing. The fact that she spent her 12th birthday in the recording studio with Gareth producing her own CD of 5 songs speaks for itself. As her parents, we are thrilled with the high standard of teaching, the commitment and especially the continuous enthusiasm shown to Charlie and all that she has achieved because of this.”

Allie & Colin Burdle – Parents of Student