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Cathy Aggett M.Mus.(UNSW), Dip.Mus.Ed, ATCL(T), LTCL(T)
TEACHER of SINGING,
PIANO & MUSICIANSHIP
Cathy Aggett holds a Diploma of Music Education from the NSW Conservatorium of Music, a Master of Music Degree from the University of NSW, and an ATCL and LTCL (Teacher's) in Voice. She began Doctoral studies in Music in 2005 at the University of Western Sydney, focusing on a pedagogical approach to Australian Art Song of the past 100 years.
Cathy's career has been one that has involved many facets of the Music profession, including Private Teaching in the studio, Music Education in the classroom, Performance as a Soloist, Chorister and Conductor and work in professional associations. 2003 saw the establishment of Northern Beaches Music Studio.
Northern Beaches Music Studio offers a safe environment where you can release your full musical potential by exploring a variety of musical styles and genres. Lessons are offered in Voice, Piano, Musicianship, HSC Coaching & Theory. Cathy’s approach to teaching involves assessing existing musical skills students as well as their interests. Goals can then be set to allow a clear focus for lessons. Repertoire is chosen from a variety of musical styles and suited to each student's musical interests and current stage of development. Support is given in different ways including giving written details about the important points covered in each lesson, definitions and explanations of musical terms as necessary, what needs to be practised between lessons, and how students can reach their goals. For students with computer skills, support is given via their own web page with information updated by Cathy regularly. Beginners of all ages are catered for as well as those students wishing to build on existing musical skills. Preparation for school performance requirements, AMEB and Trinity College examinations, eisteddfods and all performance scenarios are catered for. Regular studio recitals are held throughout the year.
Contact details: 9452 2049 or 0413 857950
Judith Barber Dip.Mus (Performer's Endorsement)
TEACHER of SINGING
Experienced , accredited singing teacher, Conservatorium Graduate plus two years university training in music - adjudicator and former professional singer of all areas of the Classical repertoire.
Teaching is based on the " Italian Bel Canto Method of Singing " and the student's voice is developed to it's full potential. Tuition is given in all periods, areas and levels of the Classical repertoire. Lessons include the development of -
* Voice Production * Vocal Technique * Breathing * Musicianship * Musicality / Interpretation * Presentation
Preparation for all auditions, examinations (HSC, AMEB, Trinity College etc.) , competitions, eisteddfods, performances in Operas, Oratorios, Cantatas, Musicals, Recitals & Concerts. Students are trained individually and are encouraged to foster their craft as a singer and singing in all languages is encouraged. Beginners to advanced professionals all ages and nationalities welcome.
Studio is located in the main shopping precinct of Gladesville in Sydney close to public transport links. For more information please contact -
Phone : (02) 9868 3323
Christine Beasley Dip. Teach. (Melb. Uni.)
TEACHER of SINGING
Christine Beasley is one of Australia’s leading Operatic Artists and outstanding all round performer who loves to share her knowledge as a teacher and work with anyone who wants to sing. (From teenage to mature) Technique is a no.1 Priority!! Come sing away the stresses of life.
Christine studied at Melbourne University Faculty of Music and in 1981 at the Manhattan School of Music New York.
In 1983 Christine Beasley won the Sydney Sun Aria.
Christine made her debut with the Welsh National Opera then in Weisbaden,Germany. A distinguished career continued with Opera Australia in Puccini’s Manon Lescaut, Madama Butterfly, Tosca and La Boheme, Verdi’s La Forza del Destino ,Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Cosi Fan Tutte, Beethoven’s Fidelio and Wagner’s Parsifal and Die Fliegende Hollander.
In 2001 Miss Beasley performed the role of Turandot for the first time to great acclaim in Christchurch, New Zealand.
“I believe in bringing out the BEST in people and work with all kinds of repertoire from music theatre, contemporary, classical and whatever YOU personally enjoy singing.” Christine Beasley.
Christine performs regularly around Australia, enjoys adjudicating and sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with young singers.
Phone : 9868 1363
Mobile : 0400 446 328
Christine’s Singing Studio is located at Epping
Dr Prudence Dunstone B.Mus. (Perf. Hons.), PhD (Music)
TEACHER
of SINGING
Dr Dunstone teaches singing technique and repertoire from early music to twentieth and twenty-first centuries in song, opera, oratorio and music theatre. Her studio caters for both adult and school age students.
Dr Dunstone has a PhD in music from the University of Newcastle. She is a Lecturer in Music at the Wesley Institute. Dr Dunstone has taught singing since 1984, successfully preparing students for AMEB, HSC and tertiary examinations and auditions. She has also been an adjudicator for Eisteddfods. Dr Dunstone has had work published by Cambridge Scholars Press (London) and in Australian Voice.
Dr Dunstone has performed many principal roles with companies including the State Opera of South Australia and the Australian Opera. Highlights have included the title role in Handel’s Ariodante, Katisha in The Mikado and Ulrica in Un Ballo in Maschera. She has also prepared the role of Penelope in Monteverdi’s Il Ritorno d’Ulisse in Patria for De Nederlandse Opera. Dr Dunstone has made recital broadcasts for the ABC, and sung as a concert and oratorio soloist with ABC orchestras, Adelaide Chamber Orchestra, Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Adelaide Harmony Choir, and the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs.
Phone : (02) 9718 4211
(Studio located in Earlwood, Sydney)
Sarah Marshall B.Mus. , P.G.Dip.Arts.Mgt. , M.Perf.
Teacher of
Singing
Hi there ! I have a Masters degree in Vocal Performance from the Conservatorium, have sung as a soloist with Opera Queensland, the Queensland Symphony and the Australian Chamber Orchestra. I have also been teaching singing for over ten years. The aim of my lessons is for the participants to enjoy singing, learn some vocal technique and fabulous music in a positive and non-threatening environment. Whilst some of my students have career ambitions and with my help have gained entrance to Conservatoriums, NIDA's Music Theatre Program or obtained recording contracts with BMG and Warner, many simply come to develop a new side to themselves. I teach students a variety of vocal styles from classical and jazz to music theatre and contemporary.
Studio located at Epping in Sydney -
Mobile : 0425 308 035
Virna Sanzone Assoc.Dip. in Jazz Studies (Voice Major)
Teacher
of Contemporary Voice
Virna Sanzone is an experienced teacher and performer of a wide variety of contemporary musical styles. As well as maintaining her own busy singing career and private teaching studio, she has taught Contemporary Voice and Solo Jazz Vocal at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music Access Centre, lectured in vocal studies at Macquarie University and EORA Centre for Aboriginal Studies, taught privately at schools and been a guest tutor at vocal seminars.
She has performed extensively both in Australia and overseas, at a long list of festivals, venues and events, including the Sydney Festival and Darling Harbour Jazz Festival. Virna has worked with artists such as Delta Goodrem, Paul Kelly, Vika and Linda Bull, Wendy Matthews, Katie Noonan, Paul Mac, Paul Capsis, Jackie Orszaczky & Tina Harrod and Paul Grabowsky. She has a self-titled CD, commissioned by the ABC's Jazztrack program, which was released independently to high critical acclaim. Virna is also in demand as a vocal arranger / producer, backing vocalist and session singer, having sung on many recordings for radio, film and television.
Virna teaches people of all ages and abilities, from absolute beginners, to professionals fine tuning their skills or preparing for recordings. Lessons are tailored to the individual depending on the goals, experience and current ability of the student, and can cover: building a healthy technique, basic vocal anatomy, releasing tension which inhibits free vocalisation, range and tone development, tuning and ear training, interpretation, harmony and theory, chart writing and transposition, transcription and improvisation. Virna can provide coaching in almost any genre of contemporary music, including jazz, funk, R&B, pop, soul and gospel.
Studio located in East Sydney.
Phone : 0402 340 670
Suzanne Su D.S.C.M. , L.Mus.A.
Teacher
of Singing & Musicianship
Suzanne Su has been a resident of Sydney for 40 years. She studied at and graduated from the Conservatorium of Music in Macquarie Street, Sydney. Suzanne teaches singing, musicianship and music theory preparing students for the AMEB examinations and also for the Royal Schools of Music London examinations.
She has attended numerous pedagogy courses and workshops for the training of young children. She continually upgrades and updates teaching methods. Suzanne has played basketball and table tennis and keeps fit with jogging and playing badminton.
Studio located at Carlingford.
Phone : 9872 1230
Tara Williams M.C.A. (Newcastle) , B.Mus.Ed (UNSW), A.Mus.A., L.Mus.A.
TEACHER of SINGING ,
PIANO & MUSIC THEORY
Tara Williams graduated with the Bachelor of Music Education, majoring in Voice and Piano, from the University of New South Wales in 1992. She has studies voice with Richard Morphew, Maree Ryan and Neil Easton OAM, and piano with Margaret Robinson. Whilst at the university, her interest in music theatre was sparked and she performed in a number of productions, including "The Wiz" (as Glinda) for the UNSW Musical Society , ans "Company" for the Smykes Theatre Co.
Since then she has taught music at primary and secondary levels in both state and independent schools, developing a special interest in children's choirs and training the young voice. She has worked as a conductor with both the Australian Girls' Choir and the City of Sydney Singers.
Tara is currently combining running a successful private teaching practice (located at Fivedock in Sydney) and a promising singing career. Her credits include Anna in "The King and I", Golde in "Fiddler on the Roof" and Little Buttercup in"HMS Pinafore". She has also performed with the Sydney Philharmonia Motet Choir under the conductorship of Antony Walker. Other credits include various eisteddfods, masterclasses and corporate functions.
Phone : 0414 479 103
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