Testimonials from Industry professionals:

 “Lainey originally came to Jewel and Esk College (now Edinburgh College) for an audition as an enthusiastic teenager to study vocals on our NC Modern Musicianship course. After successfully achieving NC, HNC and HND levels of study with us she went on to complete two further years of study and achieve her honours degree in music, returning to us for a teaching placement in her 3rd year and to involve some of our students in research for her learning and teaching dissertation in her 4th year. 

In the 5 years I’ve known her that youthful enthusiasm has never diminished and she’s focused her efforts on achieving the highest academic standards possible throughout. To watch how her technical proficiency, stagecraft and performance as a vocalist has steadily improved, and keeps improving, has been inspirational and the way in which she now applies her learning strategies and ability to take instruction, direction and mentoring to her own tuition role is precisely what any teaching professional would want of a former student. Lainey’s future is as bright as the colours in her hair!”

“Ever since I have begun working with Elaine Hunter as a vocalist in the First Study module at Perth College UHI, she has consistently proven herself to be an extremely dependable, organised, conscientious, and committed student. Elaine is a “can-do” person; it is clear, as I have witnessed the products of her efforts, that she fearlessly challenges herself, and strives for perfection with acute attention to detail. In doing so, she has always maintained a professional attitude, which has made communicating with Elaine throughout her study with me easy and efficient. Lastly, in addition to all of these attributes, Elaine likes to help others, whether she is reaching out to support a peer or seeking out opportunities to contribute to a cause as either a singer or teacher/mentor.

As a singer, Elaine is a competent musician who can sing in many different styles, and is not afraid to try something new to expand her skills. She has demonstrated a flexibility and open mind when it comes to working technique, which has made coaching Elaine a pleasurable and productive experience. Elaine is capable of creating immediate ambience and drawing in the audience from the first moment she begins to sing, and it is clear through her body language that she is physically supporting her sound. Elaine pushes herself to the limit and strives for perfection; this drive allows her to deliver a highly energetic and powerful performance.  I would fully support Elaine in any professional endeavour that she attempts in the future, be it in Music Education, Music Therapy, or as a vocal soloist.”

 "Lainey has been a valued member of the TVF Academy community since March. Over that time I have come to know Lainey as someone who is warm, positive and passionate about the voice. She brings enthusiasm to everything she does and is constantly striving to improve herself as a singer and a teacher. Lainey combines a deep knowledge of what it takes to be a good singer along with a lovely personality that puts people at ease and helps them feel safe and comfortable. I give Lainey Hunter my highest recommendation and if you have the opportunity to learn from Lainey, consider yourself lucky!" 

 "Elaine was a very friendly, approachable person who fitted in very well in the short time she was at Drake Music Scotland. Elaine worked well with participants and staff alike during sessions and joined in with band sessions. She has a good manner and would work very well in this field. A pleasure to have her to visit and welcome back any time."