Wellington
Singing Lessons | Artist development, Ensemble Coaching, Drama Lessons, Online Lessons, Posture for Singers and Instrumentalists
Bio
About to enter into her Honours year towards her Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice, Alex is an experienced vocalist with more than a decade of performance experience in a variety of genres and styles. She has sung with the New Zealand Youth Choir for 3 years—currently serving as Soprano 2 section leader—and sang in the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir for 2. She has also sung with the New Zealand Opera Chorus, Voices NZ, the NZSO, Tudor Consort and Orchestra Wellington and has performed in musical theatre roles and fronted jazz ensembles at various gigs and events around Wellington and the Wairarapa. She is also regularly in-demand as a session/recording chamber vocalist for local composers and choirs. She was recently named a finalist at the 2024 Lockwood Aria competition in Rotorua, where she had the privilege of performing with the Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra. She was also named a finalist at the 2024 Napier Aria competition.
Teaching Info
My teaching is grounded in the foundational understanding of Bel Canto/Classical singing technique, but with a strong focus on keeping a full spectrum of vocal colours available to you. Essentially, I work with my students to help them create the sound that best fits their tastes and genre(s), in a way that’s compatible with your unique voice, and healthy to continue doing for decades without risking vocal injury or strain. I also teach techniques for caring for your voice before and after singing, and can work with students on other useful skills such as sight-reading and aural skills, foreign language diction, IPA reading or accent training, performance technique, ensemble skills, stage-fright coping strategies and acting/drama skills.
Please refer to the booking portal for lesson times – if you are having trouble finding an exact time that suits, feel free to send me an email with your availability and I will see what I can do. Invoices for lesson time will be sent at the beginning of each month.