Lessons, experiences and projects
La bohème project
We are developing a professionally led, fully staged production of Puccini’s La bohème in Cheltenham, with planned opportunities for professional and developing singers, adult and children’s choruses, instrumentalists and backstage creatives. Planned for March 2027 · Cheltenham. Dates, venue, rehearsals, participation and partnerships are still being confirmed.
Sending an enquiry does not book a lesson, purchase an experience, reserve a place or confirm participation.
AI-created concept film featuring fictional adult performers. Music: “O soave fanciulla” from La bohème — Giacomo Puccini; Enrico Caruso and Nellie Melba (Victor, 1907). Restoration by Adam Cuerden, via Wikimedia Commons. Original recording public domain; restored file reused under attribution-only terms. Excerpted, normalised and faded.
Our Story
The Voice Hub® began as a vision to bridge the gap between technical excellence and the raw, human experience of singing. Founded by international opera singer and voice coach Aidan Smith in 2017 as Cheltenham Vocal Academy, we have grown into a space where student experience and psychological safety are as fundamental as technique and repertoire. Our values are rooted in authentic expression, grounded confidence, and the belief that every voice has a story waiting to be heard. Today, we continue to guide beginners, recreational singers and professionals toward greater confidence, freedom and fulfilment in their singing.
Technical excellence matters. So does how singing feels. Our teaching combines rigorous vocal craft with curiosity, warmth and embodied awareness—helping each singer build a voice that is free, confident and unmistakably their own.
Start Your Vocal Journey
We invite you to reach out for a consultation or any questions you may have. Join us in our Cheltenham studio and explore the human side of your voice.
Children and young people
Supportive tuition that builds healthy technique, confidence and a lasting connection with music.
Find your route into singing
Formerly Cheltenham Vocal Academy, The Voice Hub Cheltenham provides specialist singing tuition for children, young people and adults.
Adult beginners and returners
Patient, expert guidance for adults starting out or coming back to singing.
Advanced and professional singers
Focused coaching for auditions, examinations, performance and professional development.
Aidan Smith
Founder and Artistic Director.
The Team
Meet the teaching team
Hannah Davey
“Hannah played a big part in nurturing Emma’s enthusiasm and helping her achieve her Grade 8. It’s been lovely to see how important singing has become to her.”
Mel Boswell, parent
Sam Young
Vocal specialist, focusing on beginners with an emphasis on confidence and joy through song.
Guy Beynon
Graduate coach offering weekly one-to-one mentoring and skills.
Elevate Your Ensemble: Workshops for Schools & Choirs
The Voice Hub partners with schools and choral organisations to deliver practical, inclusive vocal development. Bespoke workshops combine healthy technique, confident communication and performance skills through group coaching and specialist masterclasses.
