Johnny Depp's vocal coaching

12-09-2006 11:30

Johnny Depp is taking singing lessons from girlfriend Vanessa Paradis to prepare for his new film role.The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actor - who had to pass a singing test to land a part in musical 'Sweeney Todd' - has been rehearsing for the part with Vanessa at their family home.The film's bosses have reportedly allowed Vanessa - who enjoyed a successful pop career in the 80s - to take charge of Johnny's vocal coaching so that he wouldn't have to leave his family in France to be trained in Los Angeles A source told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "He is over the moon Vanessa can train him in the studio at their converted barn."Johnny - who has reunited with 'Edward Scissorhands' director Tim Burton for the musical - will play demonic hairdresser Sweeney Todd, who butchers his customers and uses their remains as pie fillings.