About the BLMA

The Babette Labeij Music Academy was founded on Babette Labeij's vision: talent develops best in a safe, professional, and inspiring environment where personal attention, musicality, and performance come together.

Over the years, the academy has grown into one of the leading vocal academies in the Netherlands. No other vocal school in the Netherlands has as much experience in coaching and developing talent for television shows and major music productions.

The expertise of Babette Labeij and her team of vocal coaches has been shaped in part by years of working for shows such as The voice of Holland, The Voice Kids, The Voice Senior, Idols, X Factor, Holland’s Got Talent, Het Junior Songfestival , and De Eindmusical.

From our locations in Amsterdam and Hilversum, we coach children, teenagers, adults, and professional artists every day through singing lessons, performance coaching, and artistic development.

Learn from different vocal coaches
Every vocal group at the Babette Labeij Music Academy is taught by different vocal coaches throughout the season. Each coach brings their own style, experience, and expertise. It is precisely this variety that makes you stronger as a singer and as a group: you gain different insights, learn from multiple perspectives, and continuously discover new sides to your voice. In addition, each vocal coach brings their own passion for music into the vocal arrangements you learn to sing as a group, ranging from jazz and soul to musical theatre and pop.

Leading up to our shows, we work with two dedicated vocal coaches per group. Together, they give the group focused preparation for the performance, ensuring you step onto the stage well-prepared and with confidence.

From group class to the stage
What makes BLMA so unique? With us, singing isn't just something you do during singing lessons. We believe you learn to sing by doing. That's why every year, students work towards our shows, where they can truly showcase their growth and talent.

During our Spring Shows, we bring the classroom experience to the stage. The audience gets a glimpse into the group and sees how students sing and perform together at a beautiful location in Amsterdam. 

Ultimately, all our groups work towards the major BLMA Final Shows, celebrating the end of the singing season. Every year, we choose a special venue where our students can shine on a professional stage. In previous years, the BLMA Final Shows have taken place at venues including Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Melkweg, and DeLaMar Theater.

School Night: your voice, your moment
In addition to our major shows, we organize School Night: an intimate musical evening at our vocal academy in Amsterdam. During this evening, students get the opportunity to share their voice in front of a small audience.

Accompanied by a backing track, piano, or guitar, a variety of students take to the stage. From beginner singers to students with plenty of stage experience: everyone is given the space to showcase their musical talents.

School Night is all about confidence, expression, performance, and daring to step up in front of an audience. 

BLMA and projects
In addition to the academy, we are regularly involved in wonderful projects.
Whether it's a live show, a TV audition, or a one-off spectacle: if there's any place where vocal performance needs to be worked on quickly and effectively, it's within a television or media production. Babette Labeij and her team of experienced vocal coaches know exactly what it takes to make talent shine in a short amount of time.

From the very first audition to the grand finale, our coaches stand alongside the artists. With a sharp ear, a warm heart, and a great deal of experience, they help contestants perform freely, confidently, and musically, even under pressure.