Did you know that when you sing a Pop, Rock, Country, Blues or a Jazz song that you must use techniques different to Classical Singers?

There are so many different ways the human voice is used in the world depending on cultures and styles of music. At the school we teach you how to sing with confidence using safe, healthy technique which is appropriate for all the modern styles of music.

We know just how nervous you feel about having singing lessons. It's a very personal thing and it can be very scary to sing in front of someone you've never met before.

So we ease you in and treat you as an individual. You'll be surprised how quickly you will start to feel comfortable with our wonderful singing teachers.

All students and parents will have regular face to face contact with Rosie who will be checking in with you and your teacher to ensure that you are on the right road to ROCK !!!

Nickname Maow Maow or Mel
Education Australian College of Entertainment Sydney (Performing Arts Course) 1996, 8 years Music Industry experience( Speech Level Singing (Vocal Mastery) 2003 - current, Sydney, Music Industry Business Certificate 3 Newcastle TAFE 2006, Subjects completed Song Interpretation, Preparing for an Audition, Drama, Ear Training and Harmony, Dance (Advanced Tap, Intermediate Ballet, Advanced Jazz), Songwriting, Performance, Grade 3 Piano, Health, Copyright and Royalties, Product Promotion, Booking Procedures and Administration, OHS, Multi Track Recording, Music Listening Skills, Business Relationships, Negotiation Skills, Music Industry Studies, Vocal Technique.
Current band Working Solo
Previous bands Superstar, Chalk and Cheese, Mr Curly and Stark Raving Mad
Favourite bands Scissor Sisters, Evanescence, Eskimo Joe, U2 & many more!
Favourite Musician Tori Amos, Delta Goodrem, Ben Lee, Norah Jones & more!
How long have you been singing for I have been working on my vocal skills for 16 years
What inspired you to be a musician I grew up watching Count Down and YTT in the 80’s and I knew i wanted to be singer just like Tina Arena and Kate Bush. Then I found song writing and fell in love with music completely
The person I most admire in the world is I admire anyone who is able to triumph over adversity in their daily lives
Words of Wisdom / motto for life Write your own story and run your own race, it’s never too late to be what you might have been
The mentor who influenced you the most is My singing teacher Leigh McRae
The best advice I ever got from her was Feel the fear and do it anyway
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be I always dreamt of being an ice skater (can’t ice skate at all!)
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time Scrapbooking, spending time with loved ones, shopping, going to the movies, jujitsu and wing chun.
“Bad” food I just can’t resist Chocolate
My favorite psych-up song is Take Me Away (into the night) 4 Strings
My favorite website is www.accessallareas.net.au
My favorite place in the world is The beach and my home.
I can’t live without Hugs, laughter, my loved ones and coffee.
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be Mr. Winkle the cutest dog in the universe!
Other interesting facts Published songwriter for The Saddle Club, Songwriter for Shock Records Sydney, 16 years singing and live performance experience, 8 years Music Industry experience, Recording Studio Vocal Production and Performance experience, Talent Quest, Eisteddford and Competition experience, 6 years vocal technique tutor.
Associate Member of ANATS ( Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing)

Nickname The Harmonator
Education Adv. Diploma Music Industry Management 2005, Media and Performance cert III 2003, Basic Music industry Skills Course 1994, Performance Technique, Audition procedures, Music Industry Research, Music Industry Studies III, Product Promotion, Music Industry Writing Skills, Negotiation Skills, OHS (Music Industry), OHS in the Music Industry, Booking Procedures and Administration, Multi Track Recording, Staff Recruitment in the Music Industry, Working in the Music Industry, Copyright and Royalties, Music Listening Skills, Business Relationships, Music Industry Studies,
Current band Zer0:s0uL
Previous bands Nod Scene, Miss Judged, Solo Artist
Favourite bands Lunachicks, Babes In Toyland, Goldfrapp, Portishead
Favourite Musician Fiona Apple
How long have you been playing 18 Years, Performing live for 15 years with bands and as a solo singer/ songwriter/ guitarist
What inspired you to be a musician Suzi Quatro
The person I most admire in the world is Theo Kogan, Lunachicks
Words of Wisdom / motto for life Life Isn’t an Audition, so make it matter.
The mentor who influenced you the most is Mark Tinson
The best advice I ever got from him was You’ve got a better take in you!
If I wasn’t a teacher, I would be Very sad
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time Playing guitar and singing
“Bad” food I just can’t resist Potato chips
My favorite psych-up song / music is Republica’s ‘Ready to Go’
My favorite website is This one
My favorite place in the world is Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands.
I can’t live without My Family
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be Chris Lilley, lifes just too short not to laugh.
Other interesting facts I have studied Dance for musical Theatre, Preparing for Auditions, and Singing for Musical Theatre. I moved to Newcastle from Sydney with my family 5 years ago and haven’t looked back. I have been nominated for two Newcastle ABC Music awards once in 2005 for a solo piece I wrote, and two more with my band Zer0:s0uL in 2007, I have had my original material played on radio and have performed solo live on air at the ABC Studios, Newcastle. I have appeared on Albums by bands Tumbleweed, and Fridge as a backing vocalist and have been the key organiser for vocal workshops held by Renee Geyer, I have spent the last 4 years teaching singing and loved every minute of it.