Illawarra Vocal Academy

The Illawarra Vocal Academy is a new vocal studio situated in Shellharbour. We offer lessons to cater for all ages and experience levels. We pride ourselves on being up to date on the latest teaching techniques from around the world which we hope to pass on to our students and trainee teachers. We hope to create a community with all our students where everyone feels welcome and accepted.

Teaching Methods

The Illawarra Vocal Academy does not believe in following a set 'methodology'. We train across many disciplines and keep up to date on the latest scientific research to update our knowledge. You can expect to use your whole body in your lessons to learn how to engage and release muscles to ensure you can sing consistently without causing any injuries. We believe vocalists are athletes and need to train as such.

PROGRAMS

★ Individual Tuition

Lessons are offered for all ages and ability levels.

○ Professional Audition Preparation

○ University Mentorship

○ Vocal Rehabilitation

○ Singing for Fun

○ Exam Preparation (AMEB)

○ Eisteddfods/Competitions

★ Shellharbour City Chorale

All choirs are held on Tuesday afternoons and evenings. Free enrolment is available for those suffering financial difficulty.

○ Shellharbour Children's Choir - 8 - 12yrs (Younger students by audition only)

○ Shellharbour Youth Ensemble - 13 - 17yrs

○ Shellharbour City Chorale - 18yrs+

○ Professional Vocal Ensemble

★ Mentoring

We are currently taking expressions of interest for our mentoring program which would include:

○ Theory of Vocal Anatomy

○ Breath Management Techniques

○ Practical Applications

○ Holistic Vocal Tuition

○ Vocal Stages of Development from Childhood to Adult

○ Cross Genre Singing

○ Teacher Observations and Feedback

○ Masterclasses

○ Certificate of Teaching

HOW WE CAN HELP

○ Learn how to sing without discomfort or pain

○ Increase strength across the range

○ Learn how to read music, specifically for singers

○ Understand vocal anatomy and how to apply it to your singing

○ Learn how to sing different styles authentically

○ Exam preparation - AMEB Classical, Music Theatre and Rockschool

○ Audition preparation - University, Professional Theatre and TV shows.

VISION FOR THE STUDIO

○ Professional Choral Programs

○ Community choirs

○ Training academy for singing teachers

○ Vocal Rehabilitation Clinic (Teaming with ENTs, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists and Psychologists).

○ Make singing financially accessible to everyone through scholarship programs and bursaries.

Accepts NSW Creative Kids Vouchers