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Phinemm
- Vocalist |
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Phinemm
Nelson, the owner and founder of Vocalise absolutely
loves what she does. All she has ever done is
sing and dance. She has worked with performers
such as Jenny Morris, Human Nature, Nathan Foley,
Umbilical Brothers and many more. She has toured,
recorded, performed on live television, appeared
at many live shows from the Entertainment Centre
to Twin Towns at the Goldcoast, she has won major
competitions including the Campbelltown Catholic
Club's Star Quest winning over $10,000 and the
list goes on. She must be talented to get picked
up from her home by limousine to perform for Alan
Jones at his dinner parties.. Thanks to her supporting
parents Phinemm has over 18 years experience in
the industry which has led her to meet some amazing
people on the way. Her experience and knowledge
is just something you can't put a price on. You
will not only learn how to sing but you also learn
self development, self confidence and most of
all how to have fun! Growing up in Campbelltown,
Phinemm knows how important it is to give back
to the community who has offered to her so many
opportunities. |
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Jon
Mac - Vocalist |
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With
Music being in the family genes Jon is the younger
brother Phinemm Nelson (founder of VMPA). Studying
at the Campbelltown Performing Arts High School,
Jon from an early age began studying the vocal
technique of Roland Foster, one of the worlds
most renowned vocal teachers.
Having performed in many clubs and venues in Sydney
& Melbourne, Jon has had the pleasure of working
with many great singers and musicians such as,
John Foreman (Musical Director - Australian Idol)
Nathan Foley (Hi Five) J-Wess (Artist/Producer)
Israel (Artist /Producer) and many more.
Also as a songwriter, Jon has composed songs for
special occasions upon request and also holds
workshops at the VMPA annual camps. Jon brings
to the school 15 years of experience in the music
industry with a passion for teaching students
how to use the voice correctly. |
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Adriana Saltos
- Vocalist |
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Adriana
has been singing since the age of 12 and began
training at Vocalise Music and Performing Arts
Academy from the age of 13yrs. She now teaches
our young beginners and assists the students in
their performances and showgroup classes.
Adriana is very passionate about her music. She
is a highly dedicated teacher who motivates all
of her students encouraging them to do their best
and continually enjoy their singing by ensuring
her lessons are challenging and fun.
Adriana also teaches singing at the Australian
International Conservartorim Of Music where she
is currently studying for her Bachler of Music.
Adriana loves the stage and performs regularly
at special events and local functions. |
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PIANO |
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Becky
Penrose - Pianist |
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Becky has been
playing the piano for over 12 years and is currently
studying a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education.
In 2007 she graduated with a Bachelor Degree in
Music with the Australian Guild of Music Conservatorium
in Melbourne and also completed her Associate
Teachers Diploma in Pianoforte and Education AAGM:TD.
She is very dedicated to her music and has
a passion to teach the art of playing the piano.
As well as passing on the skills and knowledge
of piano playing and the finer elements in music,
she strives to teach students of all ages to
love and appreciate musical beauty; especially
younger students, as they are the future of
the music
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Piano
& Violin – Sharika
Toth |
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Since
the ripe and rocking age of four, Sharika Toth
has been shaking her musical finger in both violin
and piano, studying through to 8th Grade (AMEB)
in both instruments, as well as 5th Grade Musicianship
(AMEB), with brief study in jazz piano and vocals,
and is now currently studying music at the University
of Sydney. Sharika is greatly intrigued by the
diversity of music and has enjoyed performance
in various music genres including musical theatre,
classical, jazz, rock and Irish folk, in a range
of different settings including orchestral, band,
choral, and solo. Assuming music as second nature,
with an early misinformed understanding that everyone
had a similar active interaction, she has since
forth realised that this is not the case and fiercely
believes that "everyone who is musically
estranged should find their musical connection
and vent their creativity through this multi-affective
medium which brings together the most dissimilar
of people, generating an intense and vibrant means
of communication and interaction, which may in
fact bring us that one step close to world peace."
Considering this, Sharika encourages musical education,
regardless of apparent musical capacity, age,
gender, whatever, and takes pleasure in introducing
and shaping the musical understanding of others
and developing teaching methods that cater uniquely
to each individual, to help them reach their full
potential by finding their own sense of music. |
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GUITAR
- Mitchell Hunter |
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Mitchell
has had much experience as a performer, playing
in many different bands studying a wide range
of guitar styles from jazz, blues, acoustic folk
through to rock and metal.
Mitchell is also a singer songwriter and is
great at what he does and strives to make his
teaching environment enjoyable for his students.
They have the satisfaction of knowing that they
are learning something valuable and at the same
time enjoying coming to their lessons because
it’s fun. Having attend The Australian
International Conservatorium of Music, Mitchell
has much to offer his students no matter what
their level of ability is. He encourages students
to experiment with different styles and expand
their knowledge of technique and musicality
so that they are a more versatile player and
musician.
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| DANCE - Natalie
Pelarek |
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Natalie began dance training at
the age of three and by the age of four Natalie
performed in her first dance concert. By the age
of twelve Natalie fell in love with Hip Hop dance,
before travelling to America to train in Los Angeles
and New York and begin her teaching career at fifteen.
Currently aged 21, Natalie is a trained performer
in various other styles of dance including Jazz,
Tap, Ballet, Musical Theatre and Contemporary dance.
Her recent credits include dancing for the ‘Short
Sweet and Dance Festival’, ‘Too Much
to Do’ music video by ‘Sparkadia’,
as well as choreographing and dancing for various
shows in Sydney including the ‘Toni &
Guy’ hair show by Matthew Webber, and ‘Henry
Africa’s’ ‘Hip Hop, RnB and Break-beats
nightclub’.
Teaching for her third year at Vocalise and completing
a Bachelor of Dance at Wesley Institute, Natalie
is also looking forward to an exciting year as a
dancer for ‘youMove’ contemporary dance
company as well as choreographing for the ‘Skeletons’
and ‘Ancient Egypt’ exhibition as part
of the Australian Museum, and choreographing a major
dance production, partnered with ‘Amoeba’
sound design. |
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| VOCALISE MELBOURNE BRANCH
DRAMA, MOVEMENT & DANCE |
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arts commenced at a young age when she commenced
classical singing and dance training in Jazz, Hip
Hop, Funk and Contemporary from the age of 7 years
old. Michelle continued her studies for the arts
and underwent theatrical training at the Actors
College of Theatre & Television in Sydney.
Michelle’s theatrical debut was made in
the 2003 Short & Sweet Festival which was
followed by main appearances in The 2004 Comedy
Festival, The 2005 production of the Subtle Art
of Flirting (Newtown Theatre) and a role in Home
& Away. In 2007 Michelle signed on with Australia’s
biggest and most credited theatre and education
company Brainstorm Productions and toured as the
feature in the acting, singing and dancing shows
“The Hurting Game” and “Buddies”.
Michelle has been a drama, dance and movement
teacher with Vocalise since day one and since
relocating interstate has made Vocalise presence
known in Melbourne. Michelle currently runs the
drama, dance and movement classes at Vocalise’s
Melbourne branch and teaches at the annual Sydney
Vocalise Music Camp. |
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