Looking for an Opera and Musical Theatre singing teachers in Perth!
Tue, 3 Oct 2006, 12:12 pmanezka17 posts in thread
Looking for an Opera and Musical Theatre singing teachers in Perth!
Tue, 3 Oct 2006, 12:12 pmHi,
I've just relocated to Perth from Sydney, and am looking for two singing teachers - one for musical theatre and one for classical/opera training (female soprano, 22 years).
If any teachers are reading this and offer these styles, I'd love to hear from you! Or, if there are any students reading this who know of a good teacher, any advice would be wonderfully appreciated. I'd be happy to return the favour if anyone would like advice on the theatre industry in Sydney (where I've spent 4 years).
Just for reference, I've trained in musical theatre for 3 years, and have done just the basics for opera, which is the style I'd really like to develop. My goals are to prepare for the WAAPA and the various Conservatorium auditions next year (I want to follow in the footsteps of Marina Prior's career, who amazingly manages a career in both genres).
Thanks for reading, and good luck to you all!
Anezka
good singing teachers
Wed, 4 Oct 2006, 10:39 amHi Anezca,
Welcome to WA!
I sing in the WA Opera chorus and can recommend several people.
My teacher is my biggest recommendation- Megan Sutton. She teaches a large % of the WA Opera chorus and taught many of WA's most successful opera singers at one point or another through their time at WAAPA- including Emma Matthews, Fiona Campbell, Aldo do Toro, Paul O'Neil, Luke Gabbedy, (I think) etc. she also teaches current WAO young artist Jamie Clayton.
So there are def runs on the board- she and Janice (classical voice at WAAPA) are both leaving WAAPA this year as well, so will prob have more time avail for new students.
Contact WAAPA fpr their details, or email me direct (neville@tetrafide.com)
depending on your experience and skill level there are also several members of the chorus who are decent teachers. contacting WA Opera or the Opera Studio in Midland would also be good starting points.
there are others I know only by reputation, and as such wouldn't feel comfortable making a recommendation.
hope this helps.
MT teachers- I think most of the best are already at WAAPA, but also know that most of them are absolutely full. Maybe try Ian Westrip at Stage Door?
remember that any decent teacher will want to hear you first. It is important that both you and the teacher are comfortable that you fit each other.
Neville