We are fortunate to enjoy a great reputation for customer service, and we go out of our way to ensure that our students and clients enjoy the best possible experience when studying or training at The Voice College, whether undertaking a distance-learning course, attending a workshop or webinar, engaging us for corporate training, or learning one-to-one with members of our elite team. 

We don't like to blow our own trumpets too much (we're better at singing...) but below you will find a selection of genuine testimonials from clients and students - currently these are all from people who studied with us when we were still called VIDLA. We will update with post-name change testimonials as soon as we can!

"Just want to thank you so much for all your assistance throughout my time studying at VIDLA. I have really enjoyed my course and the resources created by Dr Keen for certain modules were just brilliant. The quality was second to none and I really feel I have gained a lot. Everyone at VIDLA that I have dealt with has always been very pleasant, helpful and just fantastic, I honestly couldn't have asked for more."
Kiki Militsis, London. Vocal coach, ICMP
(Certificate in Contemporary Vocal Teaching)


"As a singer and teacher I have been privileged to have worked with some of the best musicians and educators in my field. I believed I had a firm and well grounded technique and a sound vocal pedagogy upon which to build my teaching career. Ria has taught me that there is always so much more to learn. After working with Ria Keen and VIDLA, I can honestly say that my approach to teaching and learning voice has been altered forever, in a truly positive way. Through my studies, I have been encouraged to explore and question my own pedagogy and not to simply accept it, as I had so often done before. The guidance I have received and the quality of teaching materials means that I cannot endorse VIDLA highly enough. My learning and development continues to grow and this has had a wonderful impact upon my own teaching. To be able to give singers and teachers the tools to become independent, investigative practitioners is a truly powerful thing. This is what VIDLA does. Ria Keen and her team are crossing the boundaries of Professional Development and training through their online courses and, have created something which is outstanding!"
James Gregory, Birmingham. Vocal & music educator.
(Associate Diploma in Contemporary Vocals)


"Ria Keen is the greatest vocal coach I've ever seen, and I trained in the Hollywood studios in the 50s! No-one can do what she can do - she can make people sing who think they can't."
P.J. Proby, legendary 60s vocalist


"I searched for a long time trying to find a suitable course to learn new teaching skills - VIDLA is the light at the end of the tunnel!  Very professional and helpful staff and a serious qualification at the end of it all!  10 out of 10!"
Paula Mitchell, Devon. Jazz vocalist and vocal coach.
(Diploma in Contemporary Vocal Teaching)


"The VIDLA team have made learning an enjoyable experience and the resources and workshops available are second-to-none.  Also the support one gets from all the team at VIDLA is outstanding.  I have a lot to thank them for!"
Sarah Ireland, London. Vocal coach
(Certificate in Contemporary Vocal Teaching / Diploma in Contemporary Vocal Teaching)


"Thanks to VIDLA my whole musical career had a 360 degree turn-around.  I started out wondering if there was a institute like this anywhere in the world, found VIDLA and ended 2010 - my first year as a vocal trainer - with 38 new students.  I am now able to make an impact, empower and motivate others through the wonderful international language called music - I would not even have dreamt of starting what I am now doing WITHOUT VIDLA, THEIR FANTASTIC TEAM and their extreme positive attitude towards me. I am soon continuing my studies and I thank you!"
Franky Lekas, South Africa. Singer & vocal coach
(Certificate in Contemporary Vocal Teaching). 


"It took me a very long time to find an online teaching programme that I immediately identified with and that I felt such a strong connection with. After many decades  of performance with little viable singing training there was a very big bridge to cross between practical and theoretical application - let alone teaching these techniques. VIDLA’s courses are very challenging but a dedicated student should expect and demand nothing less. I have been simultaneously frustrated, exhilarated, overwhelmed over the past year but ultimately I have gained more than I hoped for when I started out. I have received incredible support along with my excellent tuition and I cannot commend VIDLA more. I would like to continue my relationship with VIDLA in every possible capacity, including upgrading my studies, as I have unwavering faith in the school and in my tutor, Dr Ria Keen."
Celeste Khanna, Saudi Arabia. Singer & trainee vocal coach.
(Diploma in Contemporary Vocal Teaching).


“Ria has been - and still is - a great source of inspiration to me. She is a true professional, and a genuine expert in her field. A superb vocalist, Ria has the ability to transmit her love of singing to all who are fortunate enough to work with her, and be taught by her. She is a wonderful facilitator, with the unique ability to diagnose and give excellent assessment and corrective advice to would - be singers. But above all, Ria has a wonderful human touch. She is empathetic and encouraging to the singers in her care, and in this way is able to coax the very best from those she teaches. And on a personal note, Ria has instilled me with a great deal of confidence during my time at Birmingham Theatre School. This is something for which I will always remember her....”
Nicholas Tulloch, actor