31 October · Singing Basics Workshop · CHF 60

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Singer · Vocal Coach · Zurich

Singing is as natural as breathing.

Discover your voice. Reconnect with your body. Sing with freedom.

I am Olga Botsi — a performing singer and singing teacher. I help you find, free and refine your voice, on stage and in the studio.

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Singing Basics Workshop

Find your full voice — with energy, ease and joy.

12:30–14:00

Hohlstrasse 211, 8004 Zürich

Explore breath support, resonance, vowels and twang. Release tension, find volume and bring more energy and playfulness to your singing through group exercises.

We’ll bring it all together with “Because the Night” — Patti Smith.

Reserve via WhatsApp

CHF 60 per person

Singing Basics Workshop poster, Saturday 31 October, 12:30–14:00, Hohlstrasse 211, Zürich
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About

Singer first, teacher by calling.

With over 20 years of performing experience and 16+ years of teaching, I bring together a love of music and a passion for helping others find their voice.

My approach combines solid vocal technique with freedom of expression, helping singers build confidence, explore their sound and make music their own.

How I teach

I believe that anyone can sing — it is as natural as speaking and breathing.

Stress and rushing around have detached us from our natural rhythms. I draw on my own experience and training, as well as yoga, pilates, acting and meditation, to help students get in touch with their real voice.

I am open to teaching you any song that expresses you — and I find that students intuitively choose the right song for where they are at.

Training & qualifications

  • BMus (Hons) in Popular Vocal Performance and Production — The London Centre of Contemporary Music, London.
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Music — Middlesex University, London.
  • Classical vocal training — with soprano Katia Paschou in Athens, and with Jane Thorner Mengedoht in Zürich (2018–2023).
  • Complete Vocal Technique (CVT) — Continuing Professional Development (2025–2026) — completed Year 1 of the 3-year teacher training programme. Further developed existing knowledge of contemporary vocal technique, exploring additional technical tools, vocal modes, sound colour, and vocal effects to broaden and refine my approach to vocal coaching.

A note on vocal health

I have suffered from GERD (acid reflux) and a resulting vocal nodule myself — and not only kept singing and teaching through it, but overcame it.

If you struggle with vocal strain, tension or health issues that affect your voice, I can help with special exercises, relaxation and yoga routines, and guidance on singing safely.

23+
Years on stage
500+
Students taught
All
Contemporary genres

Singing lessons

Learn to sing the way you speak — freely.

All levels welcome. Lessons in English or Greek.

01

Private vocal coaching

One-to-one lessons tailored to your voice — technique, breath, repertoire and interpretation. For beginners to advanced singers.

60 min · in Zurich or online
02

Audition & performance prep

Focused preparation for auditions, concerts and recordings. We shape your programme, stage presence and stamina.

Intensive format · by arrangement
03

Group singing classes

Sing together in a small, welcoming group of just 5 people. Explore breath support, release unnecessary tension, improve your vowel placement, discover different sound colours, and develop your twang and control over loud and soft singing — all while having fun and connecting with others.

Beginner & improver · Tuesdays 19.30 · more on request
04

Singing workshops

Technique-building workshops tailored to your level. Explore how your body produces different sounds through fun, interactive group exercises. Experiment with emotion, imitation and playful exploration to discover new sounds and vocal possibilities. Learn from one another, develop your ear and body awareness, and discover how differently we each experience the same exercises. Finish by bringing it all together and learning a song as a group.

Hire me for your group · my own workshop dates posted here
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Paid trial class

Not sure yet? Book a paid trial class — we meet, sing, and see whether we are a good fit. No commitment beyond that session.

60 min · in Zurich or online

Where lessons take place

Tuesdays to Thursdays

Gubelstrasse 52, im Hof, Zürich

The studio is in the courtyard behind the building.

Saturdays

Hohlstrasse 211, Zürich

Online

Anywhere in the world

Watch me teach

Real snippets from real lessons — beginners to advanced, in the studio and online.

A first lesson with a beginner

Eliza's very first singing lesson

3 clipsbeginners to advanced

Singers I have coached

Voices I have helped set free.

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Listen & watch

On stage is where it all makes sense.

From soft and intimate to explosive, raw, emotional vocals — I use emotions to guide me into the sound, from breathy falsetto to gritty rock belted vocals and everything in between.

Now playing

(I'm Afraid) The Masquerade Is Over · with JulyJazzJam

19 songsall genres

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Hire me to sing

Jazz, swing, soul, rock and tango for weddings, private parties and corporate events.

From intimate acoustic performances to lively Lindy Hop swing and full-on rock sets — classic jazz standards, soulful contemporary songs, rock favourites and tango, in Zürich and beyond. Depending on your event, I sing with pianist Robert Schmidt, a quartet, or right up to a full orchestra. I also perform with the event band The Shindigs, party band Kolor8 and the acoustic duo Away with the Clouds.

Ask about your event

Testimonials

Kind words from stages and celebrations.

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Farewell party

“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your beautiful performance at Christian's farewell party. Your singing, especially in French, was such a touching and heartfelt surprise. Since I don't have the voice to sing myself, I asked you to do it for me — and you gave so much more than I could have hoped for. With your voice, your emotion, your presence you touched everyone in the room. Many had tears in their eyes, including me. It meant the world to us. Thank you for your gift, your warmth and the love you shared through music.”
— Gaby Pittner

Birthday party

“I asked Olga to perform at my birthday party. She was incredibly responsive and genuinely accommodating to all my wishes, making sure the music perfectly matched the vibe I wanted. Her performance was fantastic — her voice and her presence are truly captivating and full of soul. The guests loved her performance. I highly recommend Olga to anyone looking for an exceptional jazz singer who not only delivers amazing music but also makes the whole experience seamless and enjoyable.”
— Dominik Mazur

Wedding

“We couldn't have asked for better musicians for our wedding! Incredibly professional, friendly, and flexible — they made the entire experience stress-free and special. Their beautiful repertoire set the perfect mood, and their performance truly elevated our day. Thank you for making our wedding unforgettable!”
— Bianka & David

10-year anniversary on the Panta Rhei

“The band was an excellent addition to our 10-year anniversary celebration on the Panta Rhei. Their relaxed, feel-good sound perfectly captured the summer mood and really elevated the atmosphere on board. They played a wide variety of songs that appealed to all age groups, and our guests genuinely loved the vibe they created. Communication with them was effortless throughout the entire process — very friendly and reliable. We couldn't have asked for a better musical backdrop for our event and would definitely recommend them!”
— SICTIC

In the studio

What my students say.

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Singing student · London

“Since starting my lessons with Olga my confidence as a singer has soared and my progress has been noted by family, peers and strangers! Olga has helped me not only to find my voice, but to understand how sound is produced vocally. She has a creative approach and lessons are always productive, fun and interesting. I cannot recommend her strongly enough!”
— Alice Taylor

Singing student · London

“I've had singing teachers before but no one as great as Olga! She really understands the way I learn and is great at explaining things. I find her lessons really relaxing after a stressful day at work because she helps me with breathing. It's almost like a yoga class! Olga is very flexible and fun to work with and the Skype lessons work surprisingly well! Can't recommend her lessons enough!”
— Emily Andrews

Singing student · London

“I started my singing lessons over a year ago. Now while I might not yet be singing like the rockstar I like to picture myself as, I can now quite comfortably hit notes — which is a miracle considering my family is cursed with vocal misfortunes. As if this is not enough a compliment to Olga's teaching, the fact I look forward to every lesson is due to her fun loving nature that makes an hour lesson pass in seconds!”
— Felix Roesdahl

Singing student · London

“After years of unresolved placement problems, working with Olga was a totally different experience to working with any other vocal teachers previously. She identified my vocal issues and crafted each lesson around overcoming them. Without doubt, I am a much healthier and more accomplished singer because of training with Olga.”
— Jack Martin

Violin student · London

“Olga is a brilliant and inspiring teacher, teaching students at a pace that suits them and with an enthusiasm and passion for their development. Her own musicianship is multi-skilled, teaching several instruments as well as singing. I would have no hesitation in recommending Olga as a teacher.”
— Jamie Shavdia

Violin & singing student · France

“I enjoy learning with Olga as she has the ability to adapt as a teacher. She's approachable and flexible around lesson times and does her utmost to be accommodating. In terms of lesson content, she's encouraging, patient and able to find solutions to hurdles the student encounters. She understands the learner's style as well as their preference for different genres — for example, she will research specific materials at the request of the student. She's quite strict on the basics and will challenge the student while taking other aspects of their lives on board. I feel comfortable during the lessons and I'm happy with the progress I've made, and this is in no small part due to Olga's method of teaching.”
— Patricia Byczek

Singing student · London

“Starting as a guitar instrumentalist and bedroom hero, it was only a few years ago and several months of backpacking Europe, I was inspired to start singing and shortly after encouraged to step on stage at my first open mic. In fact it was after one of my performances where I first met Olga Botsi — talented singer-songwriter, up and coming vocal coach and master of developing vocal technique from nothing. Thinking back, it still amazes me what she saw in my voice; knowing what I know now, I cringe whenever I think of how I sung back then. It was through Olga's keen ear, patience and perseverance that she remained confident I could learn to get to the level I wanted. It was evident from the first few sessions and her story, that she could truly relate to where I was coming from because she had similar issues in the past with her own singing. And this is absolutely one of Olga's biggest strengths; she can hear, feel and recognise what's going on with your voice (even through Skype!), because she has gone through it herself! Having a talented singer as a teacher is one thing, but also having someone who has walked the path and can describe in a relatable way the right technique and the correct mouth, jaw, tongue positions is just beyond words how beneficial it is. Her lessons are always fun, but she knows how to focus and get the most out of you — she is a great teacher who has the perfect mix of pushing you to your limits and encouragement. I will be forever grateful that I found her when I did, before I lost my voice or worse, made irreparable damage to my vocal chords! It's rare that I share this with you now: she is my secret weapon. If you truly want to find your own voice, and one that is healthy, yet powerful, I can't think of a better person to recommend — if you're serious about improving your voice Olga will be a life changer.”
— Romeo Sison Cabrera

Singing student · London

“When I first started taking singing lessons with Olga I could sing but I lacked confidence, power and range. Using personalised exercises and picking songs that help me target particular issues, Olga has been able to extend my range and combat my issues with power. Her lessons are very focused on my individual needs — I never feel like she is teaching me from a text book. She is able to work out where my problem areas are and adapt the lesson, coming up with inventive ways to get me to the next level. Singing and music theory is not something that I need from the sessions but when I want something explained in those terms she is able to go through it with me in an easy and understandable way. My lessons are always fun and never boring — I started off doing lessons in person and now take lessons via Skype and the quality has not dropped at all. After years of singing quietly to myself in the car I am finally getting the confidence to show off my singing talents and I couldn't have done it without her! She is awesome!”
— Claire Justin

Singing student · Athens

“Είχα τη μεγάλη τύχη να ξεκινήσω μάθημα με την Όλγα ένα εξάμηνο πριν τις πτυχιακές μου εξετάσεις στο φλάουτο. Η Όλγα, κοιτώντας πώς στέκομαι και αναπνέω από την πρώτη κιόλας φορά, ανακάλυψε ουσιαστικά ένα πρόβλημα της φλαουτιστικής μου τεχνικής — που με βασάνιζε επί δεκαετία — με σφιξίματα σε όλο μου το σώμα και βέβαια με επίπτωση στην απόδοσή μου. Έτσι μου συνέστησε μια καθημερινή ρουτίνα ασκήσεων yoga, ελέγχοντας κάθε φορά και την παραμικρή λεπτομέρεια, ώστε να χαλαρώσουν οι ώμοι και η πλάτη μου, να σταθεί σωστά η σπονδυλική στήλη και να ανοίξουν τα πλευρά μου, με αποτέλεσμα να μπορώ να αναπνεύσω με ελευθερία και να παράγω δυνατό καθαρό ήχο χωρίς πόνο και κούραση. Ήδη απ' τους 3 πρώτους μήνες βλέπω τεράστια διαφορά στο παίξιμό μου, γνώρισα το σώμα μου, άρχισα να το ελέγχω και ανυπομονώ να προχωρήσω κι άλλο στο τραγούδι.”
— Christina Mimilidou

Violin student · Athens

“I am very thankful for having the experience to be in workshop/lessons with Olga. As a violinist and vocals teacher she definitely has a way to share her passion and love about music. She can adapt very easily to all personalities and playing styles, which is exactly what a student would want from the teacher. I thought that at the age of 26 it would be late for me, but Olga managed to encourage me and she made me put all the effort needed. Within months I was really impressed with my personal development, and that was thanks to Olga. She could cover a wide range of playing styles and I am sure her teaching style can attract any type of student — from really traditional Greek to heavy rock and metal. Olga, thank you for sharing your talent with such generosity.”
— Sotiris Routis

Singing student · Zurich

“Olga ist eine ausgezeichnete und supercoole Gesangslehrerin. Sie hat in der ersten Sitzung, die wir hatten, schnell realisiert, was ich brauche, und hat dann die Klassen immer neu der Situation angepasst. Da ich ein visuell lernender Mensch bin, hat sie schnell die richtigen Bilder gefunden, die mir helfen, die Energie und meinen Atem je nach Situation in die richtige Richtung zu lenken. Ich habe bei Olga viel über das Singen und über die richtige Einstellung gelernt, aber vor allem hat sie mein Selbstvertrauen und meinen Mut gestärkt. Ich kann Olga jedem, Anfänger oder Fortgeschrittenem, nur empfehlen.”
— Marco Salzmann

Singing student · Zurich

“After a lifetime of shower singing I started taking singing lessons with Olga. One of the huge unexpected benefits is that My singing lessons with Olga improved my speaking voice. I agree with previous comments that Olga was great at identifying where I was going wrong and coming up with exercises to address the issue in a positive and patient way. This made improvements very steady and noticeable. I recommended Olga to others who are also super happy and most recently arranged lessons for my daughter as well.”
— Fredrik S

Singing student · Zurich

“I like how personalized the classes are with Olga. I took quite a few months of classes with Olga. She started immediately by listening to me sing and noticing areas of improvement. This was unlike other experiences I had before, where the teacher just taught by the book. Olga has a very good ear, and understands body language very well. It's very impressive how she immediately notices when I strained my voice when practicing/singing. Shes is able to tell from both body language and sound. Correcting bad habits in singing is like taking therapy. I'm happy to say Olga is a good and patient therapist.”
— Rawand

Singing student · Zurich

“When I was 15 years old, I was diagnosed with dysphonia. After going through a lot of therapy sessions without betterment, I found out about Olga through an Instagram ad. Having her as a singing teacher has been the best thing that has happened to my voice in a long time. I have never seen so much improvement in only 1 year. From hardly being able to sing painless I can now sing songs like "Respect" from Aretha Franklin without pain and tension. Olga is always open to new ideas and super creative when it comes to finding the right exercises for you. She is super attentive and cares about her students. I love her bubbly personality and visiting her lessons is always something I look forward to every single week. Thank you so much!”
— Coraima

Contact & booking

Let's find your voice together.

Write me a few lines about yourself and what you are looking for — lessons, a performance booking, or just a question. I reply within two days.

info@olgabotsi.com+41 79 921 09 88

Studio

Tuesdays to Thursdays
Gubelstrasse 52, im Hof, Zürich
The studio is in the courtyard behind the building.

Saturdays
Hohlstrasse 211, Zürich

Online
Anywhere in the world