ABOUT ME...TEACHING
Since seeing ‘Les Miserables’ as a 12-year-old in the late 1980’s, music theatre has been a major inspiration in my musical life!
After teaching my first student in 2007, I knew that I could combine my love of musicals with the knowledge I had gained from the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM), and help singers attain their goals.
In 2005, I graduated from CQCM with a Bachelor of Music/Performing Arts, with Distinction. The first 2 years of my course (1998/1999) led to an Advanced Diploma in Music Theatre, and I was awarded the Conservatorium Prize for Voice in 1999.
Since 2007, I have been the Director of the MusicAmore Voice Studio, seeing many young and adult students each week. A number of my students have had great success at professional auditions and eisteddfods while others have earned lead roles in both school and community productions. I work closely with my students to help them achieve personal objectives, such as gaining more confidence and learning more about particular voice qualities.
My approach to teaching singing is to invite students to become as familiar with their voice and its different parts, as they would be if they were learning any other instrument. This knowledge gives singers many options, and enables them to experiment with a variety of sounds and vocal colours.
Vocal health underpins all of my lessons, and I help students to understand healthy and not-so-healthy vocal choices. My teaching style is influenced by the work of the late Jo Estill - www.estillvoice.com - and I continue to further my knowledge and understanding of the voice by attending courses whenever possible.
Understanding the music and lyrics - interpretation - is another focus of my lessons. Singing is story-telling, and I encourage my students to find the different emotions and feelings in a song, to inform and bring their performances to life.
Seeing and hearing a student when a concept falls into place; when they can feel and subsequently control what they are doing with their voice, that is the most rewarding part of what I do!
If you are interested in Singing Lessons or Vocal Coaching, please visit my Voice Studio page.
After teaching my first student in 2007, I knew that I could combine my love of musicals with the knowledge I had gained from the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM), and help singers attain their goals.
In 2005, I graduated from CQCM with a Bachelor of Music/Performing Arts, with Distinction. The first 2 years of my course (1998/1999) led to an Advanced Diploma in Music Theatre, and I was awarded the Conservatorium Prize for Voice in 1999.
Since 2007, I have been the Director of the MusicAmore Voice Studio, seeing many young and adult students each week. A number of my students have had great success at professional auditions and eisteddfods while others have earned lead roles in both school and community productions. I work closely with my students to help them achieve personal objectives, such as gaining more confidence and learning more about particular voice qualities.
My approach to teaching singing is to invite students to become as familiar with their voice and its different parts, as they would be if they were learning any other instrument. This knowledge gives singers many options, and enables them to experiment with a variety of sounds and vocal colours.
Vocal health underpins all of my lessons, and I help students to understand healthy and not-so-healthy vocal choices. My teaching style is influenced by the work of the late Jo Estill - www.estillvoice.com - and I continue to further my knowledge and understanding of the voice by attending courses whenever possible.
Understanding the music and lyrics - interpretation - is another focus of my lessons. Singing is story-telling, and I encourage my students to find the different emotions and feelings in a song, to inform and bring their performances to life.
Seeing and hearing a student when a concept falls into place; when they can feel and subsequently control what they are doing with their voice, that is the most rewarding part of what I do!
If you are interested in Singing Lessons or Vocal Coaching, please visit my Voice Studio page.
ABOUT ME...SINGING
I love music! It is a language we all understand and it creates deep connections and lasting memories. Weddings and celebrations also create beautiful connections and memories, and that is why MusicAmore is the perfect accompaniment to your special day.
I am a professional singer with a Bachelor of Music/Performing Arts degree. I graduated with Distinction and was awarded the Prize for Voice in my second year of study. I have performed in many productions, concerts, private functions and in cabaret, so can accommodate a variety of musical styles to suit your taste.
To hear some samples of my singing work, please click below. To get in touch, please use the Contact page or join me on facebook.
I am a professional singer with a Bachelor of Music/Performing Arts degree. I graduated with Distinction and was awarded the Prize for Voice in my second year of study. I have performed in many productions, concerts, private functions and in cabaret, so can accommodate a variety of musical styles to suit your taste.
To hear some samples of my singing work, please click below. To get in touch, please use the Contact page or join me on facebook.