MEET OUR TEACHERS
Kiara Di Trana - Vocal Coach & Piano Teacher
Founder of Out Loud Music School
Based in Hampton Wick, Kiara Di Trana is a professional vocalist and music educator with a BA (Hons) in Professional Musicianship (Vocals). She has 25 years of performing experience and over a decade of teaching, including working in nurseries and primary schools across London, delivering engaging early years and KS1 music lessons.
Kiara has spent—and continues to perform—in the successful vintage vocal trio The Lollipops, appearing at events such as Goodwood Revival, The Ned, Tobacco Dock, weddings, festivals, and corporate events, and performs regularly across London and the UK.
With expertise across a range of genres including pop, jazz, soul, rock, R&B, and musical theatre, Kiara specialises in helping students find their authentic voice through holistic and practical techniques that connect the body and mind. A passionate advocate for wellness and psychology, she integrates an understanding of personal development, mindset, and confidence-building into her lessons.
Throughout her career, Kiara has also nurtured a love for songwriting and enjoys working with students who want to develop their creative writing skills, prepare for GCSE or A Level Music, or work towards auditions for university and stage schools.
As the founder of Out Loud Music School, Kiara offers tailored singing and piano lessons for children, teenagers, and adults, alongside term-based courses and one-to-one tuition. She prepares students for Rockschool, ABRSM Musical Theatre, and Trinity Pop & Rock exams, helping each individual build their musicianship, confidence, and love of music in a supportive and inspiring environment. Each year, Kiara organises a student showcase, giving students the opportunity to perform what they’ve been working hard on and celebrate their musical growth.
Victoria Stilwell
Soprano & Vocal Coach
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London-based soprano Victoria Stilwell has 27 years of performance experience. She sings with the choral quartet Sonare, touring the UK for their 2025/26 season Musica Poetica, and performs weekly with the professional quintet at Church of the Annunciation, Marble Arch. Her recent projects include opera premieres and soloist roles with the Sittingbourne Orpheus Choral Society and London Philanthropic Orchestra, and she has held scholarships with St James’ Piccadilly and St John at Hackney.
Victoria holds a Bachelor’s in Popular Music Performance, studied under Alison Wells at the Royal College of Music, and has distinctions in ABRSM Grade 8 Singing and Grade 6 Music Theory. She offers tailored lessons for soloists, ensemble singers, and students preparing for ABRSM or Trinity exams, and also runs workshops for choirs and choral societies across southeast England, focusing on making music-making inspiring and enjoyable.
Victoria’s lessons are personalised to each student, exploring repertoire, musical interpretation, and performance skills in a supportive and engaging way. She helps students build confidence and enjoyment in classical singing, whether preparing for exams, performing solo, or singing with others. Victoria aims to help every student deepen their knowledge and love of classical singing, sharing the enjoyment and rewarding experience she has gained throughout her own singing journey.
Allan Folliard
Guitar Teacher & Session Musician
Allan Folliard is a French Guitarist and music producer based in London. His styles reflects his love for Jazz and improvised music, R&B and Soul as well as Brazilian music.
Over the last few years, Allan has been playing as a session guitarist for some well known artists in the London/UK scene. He is also active in the London jazz scene and has been playing at some of the best venues such as Ronnie Scott, Union Chapel, Pizza express live, 91 Living room, Piano Bar Soho, Troy Bar etc.
He studied jazz performance and composition at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
With years of teaching experience, 1-1 or group classes, Allan takes students of all ages and levels.