Tuition details

VOICE TEACHING

  • Genre diverse
  • Preparation for AMEB Music Theatre, Singing, and Singing For Leisure exams
  • Audition preparation (for professional work and tertiary training)
  • Eisteddfod preparation
  • Coaching in: stagecraft, musicianship, sightsinging, choral singing, music theory, microphone technique, acting, characterisation
  • Professional accompaniment provided in every lesson
  • Technical training based on Estill Voice Model differentiated control and a range of other technical and pedagogic material
  • Extensive library of resources regarding voice function, repertoire, interpretation
  • Accent, dialect and language coaching
  • Training for effective and confident public speaking
  • Managing performance anxiety


PIANO TEACHING

  • Genre diverse
  • Preparation for AMEB Piano, and Piano For Leisure exams
  • Audition and Eisteddfod preparation
  • Coaching in: stagecraft, musicianship, sightreading, sightsinging, music theory, piano accompaniment, improvisation, reading from chord charts
  • An extensive library of resources regarding piano technique, repertoire, interpretation

 

 

FEES & CONDITIONS

  • All lessons must be paid for, in advance, on receipt of an invoice that covers the full period of the lessons (either a school term, or a prescribed course of work.)
  • Students must give at least 48 hours notice by SMS if wanting to cancel or re-schedule a lesson. This is sufficient time to reallocate your lesson time. If 48 hours notice is not received the full lesson fee will be charged.
  • For those requiring non-ongoing session/s – for example, to prepare for an audition – a casual fee will apply. Lessons will be invoiced in advance and must be paid for at the time they are booked, so as to ensure a commitment to preparing for and attending the session.
  • Current tuition fees – please email: dianna@wildvoicesmusictheatre.com
  • When taking on new students for individual training/coaching, voice students are encouraged to undergo a voice screening with Beth Atkins (speech pathologist and Estill Voice Training (TM) Certified Master Teacher). Beth will reinforce an understanding of vocal health, particularly from the standpoint of a speech and voice therapist, and screen the student for any risk factors.
  • On enrolling in the studio, we look closely at what types of physical activity new voice students are participating in, to ensure a level of commitment to the bodywork required to support good speech and singing technique. Students will be encouraged to take up recommended activities, if they aren’t already participating in them. These conditions are in place so that we can focus on musical and vocal training, rather than on correcting poor physical habits, and to build up the general level of awareness around vocal and physical health for singers and actors.
  • Studio concerts are held each year, at which all students perform. These concerts are very important for all students – at every level, and are open to the general public.

POLICIES

  • We do not subscribe to the concepts of ‘talents’ and ‘gifts’ in our practice.
  • We have strict Covid-safe and flu and cold risk mitigation policies.
  • We have a strict no smoking policy.
  • We have strict rules around the use of social media when working with children and young people.
  • Mobile phones are allowed in private lessons for recording purposes.
  • We do not use food rewards. Soft drinks, energy drinks, lollies, chips and other junk foods are prohibited from rehearsals, workshops and performances.
  • We encourage healthy food, plenty of water, plenty of sleep, and good-old-common-sense e.g. wearing warm clothes in winter, with good protection for chest, throat, ears and back.
  • All students are taught about nose breathing for general health, alongside breath awareness for when singing/speaking on stage.
  • Students with dysfunctional breathing or poor breathing habits are encouraged to undertake Buteyko breathing training.
  • Realistic goals are set for each student, and feedback focusses on specifics.
  • Our work practices are designed to fully support the student’s emotional and psychological wellbeing, and to build resilience, self awareness and individual responsibility in the approach to their art practice.
  • Prospective students who present with vocal problems or physical issues that require specialist support will be asked to seek treatment from appropriate therapeutic practitioners (via their GP) and will need to supply written evidence of the successful completion of this treatment before being able to commence training with WVMT.
  • Staff working with young people have working with vulnerable people clearance and have undertaken specialist training in working with young people.
  • Environmental awareness and sustainability is integral to our work practices.
  • Healthy and sustainable work practices also inform our work with adult professional artists.
  • WVMT regularly reviews their policies regarding working with young and vulnerable people.

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