A natural starting point
We begin with the speaking voice, then extend it into a free, supported singing sound that can be shaped for musical style and emotion.
Vocal Tuition MelbourneBook a lessonPrivate singing lessons · Balwyn
Find a voice that feels like you.
Singing lessons for adults and young singers, from complete beginners to performers. All levels and genres are welcome in our relaxed Balwyn studio.
Jon & Rebecca BodeTeachers · Performers · Coaches
Classical · Musical theatre · Contemporary · Jazz
Technique without tension.
Expression without imitation.
A lesson that belongs to you.
01 Our studio
Singing lessons in Melbourne
Serious craft.
A relaxed room.
Our Balwyn studio is just down the road from the cinema and a six-minute walk from the 109 tram.
Our professional background is in classical singing and musical theatre, and we also teach contemporary and jazz. Each genre has its own character, but all of them benefit from a strong foundation and safe vocal production.
We welcome singers from Balwyn and nearby Kew, Camberwell, Hawthorn, Canterbury, Box Hill and Doncaster.
02 Our approach
Good technique should give you more freedom.
Technique you can feel
Breath, vowels, resonance and colour are taught in practical steps. You will understand what is changing and why it works.
Encouragement matters
Lessons are relaxed, good-humoured and shaped around you. Singing should feel rewarding, not intimidating.
03 Technique
The foundations we return to.
We have learned from teachers and coaches around the world. Methods differ, but the foundations and destination are remarkably consistent.
01Breath
We train the natural relationship between breath and the lower abdominals, then add simple resistance exercises and sliding scales. It is an effective warm-up for beginners and experienced singers alike.
02Vowels
Pure vowels make singing freer and clearer. We work through ee, eh, ah, oh and oo, moving from one vowel to the next with less effort and better consistency across pop, jazz, musical theatre and classical repertoire.
03Colour
Lessons give you options and a useful language for sound. Brightness, twang, warmth and sob quality can all serve a lyric. The emotion in a song often reveals colours you did not know you had.
04Recording
Our studio has recording equipment available for every vocal stream. Listening back can help you hear progress, make adjustments and prepare a quick demo when needed.
“If there were one magic pill that could help a student sing better, it would be encouragement.”
Lessons should be fun. You should feel a rapport with your teacher and leave the room hearing more possibility in your voice.
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Ready to sing?
Tell us a little about your experience, what you enjoy singing and what you would like to work on. We would love to chat.
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