Student 1.

"An amazing and highly skilled teacher! Pedagogy is embedded in the teaching, and Petteri also has a unique sense of heartful wisdom. The atmosphere and mood in the lessons are warm, interactive, and relaxed. The teaching is specifically focused on singing, and the teacher always has something valuable to offer the student. It's not a 'singing-through kind of approach' but genuinely pedagogically structured teaching!! Thank you!"

Student 2.

"I was asked to sing a love song at my friends' wedding. I had never performed solo before, so I decided to build confidence in the song with the help of a singing lesson.

Going to the lesson felt very nerve-wracking, but I decided to approach Petteri, knowing that he had years of experience and professionalism as a singing instructor. What stood out the most in the teaching was how well he created a safe atmosphere for learning. Thanks to this, my shyness soon turned into more confident voice production, interpretation of the lyrics, and tips for singing technique.

From the singing lesson, I gained exactly the confidence and self-assurance I needed to perform the song! Petteri has an honest and encouraging approach, which I wholeheartedly recommend to singers of all levels."

Student 3.

"Expert teaching and effective teaching methods. Additionally, a very good and safe atmosphere. Petteri knows how to be appropriately understanding and sensitive, while encouraging progress through positive reinforcement, yet simultaneously maintaining just the right level of demand – this has led to great development on my part over the school year, which we have marveled at together. And there hasn't been a lack of humor either."

Student 4.

"The course was excellent in every way. There was great variety with voice training integrated into singing practice. The professionalism of the teaching was evident in how the exercise done at the beginning of the lesson was applied to the song being sung that day. Additionally, the teacher's professional toolbox always had one trick or another for areas requiring vocal technique.

What was also great about the course was the fantastic group. The beauty of singing together was practicing with others, failing, and trying again in an encouraging atmosphere. The group made remarkable progress during the course – the performance was a wonderful way to conclude the season. The teacher clearly listened to the students but took pedagogical responsibility and guided us forward with a confident approach."

Student 5.

"I was aiming to join a choir, and it had been about ten years since I last sang in one, so I felt very uncertain about how my singing would go anywhere other than alone in my car. I knew Petteri from before and asked if a preparatory lesson would be possible, and soon we were by the piano.

For me, singing solo comes with a lot of anxiety and embarrassment, but Petteri surprisingly easily created a relaxed and safe atmosphere. During the lesson, we went through vocal warm-ups, scales, tailored the practice to suit the situation, and worked on a song I had chosen for the choir audition. Petteri even recorded a version of the song on my phone, which I could use to practice. From the lesson, I gained confidence and learned how to use my voice, where to form the sound, and how even small details can greatly affect how the voice sounds.

Petteri has a talent for explaining things in a way that makes them easy to understand and, therefore, easier to execute. What stayed with me from the lesson was the concept of the 'inner smile' and that the less I stress about how singing goes, the better it actually goes. The tools I received from the lesson were clearly good since I got into the choir, and now, singing regularly, I have noticed how beneficial singing is for overall well-being. Petteri is an expert, relaxed, and goal-oriented teacher who seems to have an endless passion for learning about singing. I highly recommend him."

Student 6.

"I play guitar and saxophone, and I thought about taking singing lessons so that I could sing backing vocals in bands and perform confidently and convincingly when gigging solo. Despite my musical background, I've always been very timid about singing, and I've often refused to sing in various situations, even when the barrier to doing so was quite low. Having had various experiences with music and singing teachers, I wanted to make sure that I would receive student-focused, relaxed, and understanding instruction. For me, the most important thing was finding the right teacher.

I had heard a lot of good feedback about Petteri from my acquaintances, so I decided to try his lessons first. I also thought that a male teacher would suit my voice better. Right from the first lesson, I felt assured that this guy genuinely knows what he's talking about. Petteri guided me to discover sounds and skills that I thought only 'talented' people were capable of, but it turned out that it actually just required a lot of work. Besides Petteri's relaxed, lovely, and pleasant personality, the lessons were clearly structured and goal-oriented. I received homework in just the right amount, and my progress was significant. For every situation, emotion, or day-to-day mindset, Petteri had a suitable trick, image, or exercise to overcome challenges and work through them.

I really enjoyed the lessons and always looked forward to them, even though I sometimes skipped the homework. I received plenty of feedback, and we sang a lot during the lessons. The feedback never left me with a bad feeling; instead, I always felt that I was making progress and that there were areas I wanted to improve even further. I wholeheartedly recommend Mansikka's lessons! I received high-quality and professional instruction, as well as a significant boost in self-confidence!"

Student 7.

"I sought out Petteri's teaching for a musical project. I've been singing as a hobby for a long time, but I felt that I needed help and guidance with my performance pieces. I knew that Petteri had strong expertise in singing within that specific genre, both technically and artistically. That's why I chose his lessons.

The singing lessons went very well, and I quickly grasped what Petteri illustrated and taught me. The atmosphere in the lessons was encouraging and safe, without forgetting the fun!

During the singing lessons, we polished my performance pieces, and they gained a whole new level of power and resonance compared to what they were before attending Petteri's lessons. The most significant aspects were learning about and training mixed voice, which allowed me to bring much more power and resonance to higher notes. From the singing lessons, I gained valuable tools for my own vocal practice, as well as increased confidence and trust in my own voice.

I absolutely recommend Petteri to anyone who wants to develop their singing skills and discover entirely new shades and colors in their voice. Before attending the lessons, I couldn't have imagined that my voice could even achieve such things!"

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