- About Gia Vocal
Bringing her West End Experience Into Her Teaching
Gia Macuja brings the magic of the West End directly to the studio. Backed by a 35-year international career in the performing arts and 14+ years as a vocal and drama teacher, Gia’s hands-on coaching style prepares students for real-world performance. As a mother to a vibrant artistic family, she understands firsthand how to encourage, inspire, and develop creative potential in performers of all ages.
How Can I Help
Whether you are a beginner or have been performing for some time, I will assess you, prepare specific lesson plans and give you sensible practice targets to achieve your goals.
1-2-1 Private Singing Lessons
Private tuition tailored entirely to your voice, musical goals, and favourite genres—from pop and musical theatre to classical and jazz.
Drama Lessons
Expert drama lessons for all ages and experience levels. Develop real-world confidence, acting skills, and stage presence with professional instruction.
LAMDA Exam Tutoring
“Gia is an incredibly talented teacher whose passion for singing shines through in every lesson. She has a wonderful gift for sharing her knowledge and skills in a way that truly inspires her students and ignites a genuine love of music. Since learning with Gia, my daughter’s confidence, passion for singing, and love of performing have grown tremendously. She looks forward to every lesson and is constantly motivated to improve. It’s clear that Gia not only develops vocal ability but also nurtures self-belief and a joy for performing. This is evident not only in my daughter but also in all of Gia’s students. The standard of the annual showcases is a testament to her dedication, talent, and ability to bring out the very best in every performer. Watching the students perform with such confidence and enthusiasm is a reflection of the supportive and inspiring environment Gia creates. I couldn’t recommend Gia more highly to anyone looking for a teacher who genuinely cares about her students and helps them discover their full potential.”
– Sheree Whyte Rowe (Assistant Headteacher)
“Gia provided clear guidance, encouragement, and expert insight that helped my daughter feel confident and prepared for her auditions. Her support made a real difference, and we highly recommend her.”
– Lorraine Cheeseman (Associate Director- Accounts Team Leader)
“Gia has been an incredible singing and LAMDA teacher for Mila. She has made learning enjoyable while building Mila’s confidence, technique and performance skills. Gia is patient, encouraging and knows exactly how to bring out the best in her. We’ve seen such a huge improvement in Mila’s singing, acting and overall confidence since working with Gia. Her passion, knowledge and genuine care for her students really shine through, and it’s clear how much she wants them to succeed. We couldn’t recommend Gia highly enough to anyone looking for an inspiring, talented and dedicated singing and LAMDA teacher.”
– Emma Nugent (Full time Mum/ Former Childminder)
“When I turned 50 I felt like I had reached a milestone and I really wanted to do something just for me! I had always wanted to be able to sing and I can honestly say when I started I was no singer, but with Gia’s experience and her technique of teaching she has helped me find my voice which I never thought was actually there. Lessons with Gia are fun and I always come away feeling amazing! She is a fantastic teacher and I would always recommend her to anyone that is looking for singing teacher.”
– Julie Thomas (Engagement Coordinator)
“Since I have started attending lessons with Gia, I feel as though I have drastically improved in confidence and ability in my singing as she has helped me to develop a large range of skills and vocal techniques and has taught me how to overcome many challenges and difficulties in my singing. Within my lessons, I get to explore a variety of different songs and learn how to constantly improve in my acting through song as well as widening my range and singing skills since each lesson is well structured and adapted to achieve the level I aim for. I could not recommend Gia highly enough as from the beginning she has created a supportive and encouraging environment to help me improve as a singer.”
– Lily Burgess (16 years old)
I have been going to Gia for many years now, from the beginning she has helped me improve my vocal technique, acting skills and overall helped me to grow as a performer. Going to Gia is my favourite part of the week, it is so much fun and she has helped me succeed on many LAMDAs and also helped get me me through to the Semi-Finals of a London competition! I would recommend Gia to any young person looking to be performer, who need help with a confidence boost or just want to sing for fun! She is so encouraging and inspiring and is just an incredible person who only wants for you to succeed!
– Sophia Shrimpton (16 yrs old)
Very grateful for the wonderful impact that Gia has on our daughter, Liliana. Since starting singing lessons with Gia, her voice has improved tremendously. Her pronunciation is so much clearer, and the confidence she has gained is truly amazing to see. Most importantly, Liliana absolutely loves coming to her lessons. She always looks forward to them and leaves with a huge smile. She now sings even more than she did before, which is a true reflection of how much she enjoys learning with Gia and how inspiring she is as a teacher. Gia’s passion and dedication for teaching shines through in every lesson, and we couldn’t be happier with Liliana’s progress. We would highly recommend Gia to anyone looking for an exceptional singing teacher.
– Regina Gaylor (Carer/Mum)
I always look forward to my singing lessons with Gia. She has a way of putting you at ease, whilst also challenging you to explore ways of using your voice. My confidence and technique have really improved with Gia’s expertise and encouragement
– Emma Sawyer (Hairdresser)
When I first went along to Gia for lessons, I had very little singing experience apart from school choirs a long time ago and had always been told I was an Alto. Since becoming one of Gia’s students I have discovered a singing voice I never knew I had! Through her warm and encouraging teaching style, Gia has given me the confidence to try many new challenges in both musical theatre and classical music. We have found my inner Soprano! Gia encourages me to try different singing styles and the range of my voice has greatly improved. My lessons really are one of the highlights of my week. I now sing with a church choir, a very large city choir and am confident enough to sing solo pieces in front of an audience. Cannot recommend Gia highly enough 🎶
– Lisa Carter ( Homemaker/ Artist)
“Finding a vocal coach who possesses both immense technical expertise and a genuine heart is rare, but that is exactly what we found in Gia. Over the last 18 months, Isabella has had the privilege of training with Gia, and the transformation we have witnessed has been nothing short of remarkable. Having worked with several teachers in the past, we have found that many treat teaching merely as a side job. Gia is entirely different; she is a rare talent who stands in a league of her own. She possesses superior teaching skills and an incredible depth of knowledge across various exam boards and syllabuses, including both ABRSM and LAMDA. Her deep understanding of vocal technique, combined with her prestigious background as a West End performer—with credits including The Lion King and Miss Saigon—give her an insight that few others possess.
What truly sets Gia apart is her heart. She doesn’t just teach; she inspires. Her dedication is driven by a profound love for the craft and a genuine commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent. Under her guidance, Isabella’s breathing, technique, and confidence have flourished. She recently passed her Grade 6 ABRSM Musical Theatre exam with a Distinction, and she is now working toward her Grade 7 LAMDA exam.
We are looking forward to continuing this journey as Isabella works toward diploma-level singing. Her dream is to become a professional performer, and she even hopes to teach others one day—a goal inspired entirely by Gia’s mentorship. Gia is a true inspiration, and we cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for a world-class teacher who genuinely cares.”
– Solomon Canevaro (Physiotherapist)
My daughter is 11 years old and has been having singing lessons with Miss Gia for nearly 3 years. They are the highlight of her week! Gia teaches her in a way that is not only engaging and fun, but also training and ensuring the best way to bring out her natural ability. Her confidence has also grown massively! From singing to strangers for LAMDA exams, performing solos on stage with her school choir and opening a recital organised by Gia! It’s been fascinating to watch the growth and commitment, and they have a fantastic relationship!
– Stella Jamieson (Learning Support Assistant)
We couldn’t be happier with Linus’s vocal lessons with Gia. For the past six months, Gia’s weekly online classes have easily become something Linus genuinely looks forward to all week long.
Although it is an online class, it hasn’t made learning difficult at all; in fact, Linus enjoys the online interaction so much and looks forward to every single session. By thoughtfully incorporating the songs he loves into the lessons, Gia keeps him thoroughly engaged, laughing, and having a great time while learning. We have noticed a truly remarkable improvement in his vocal skills and technique over time, which is a testament to Gia’s fantastic teaching style.
Gia is an exceptional, patient, and inspiring teacher who truly knows how to bring out the best in her students. We are so grateful for her guidance, and we will definitely continue to have Gia as Linus’s vocal teacher for a long time to come!