[Please note that lessons are only available for serious students looking to be a professional musician or artist] Katherine has been vocally trained in contemporary for 25 years and studied classical voice for three years. After developing Muscular Tension Dysphonia in 2010 and not singing for almost two years, she overcame this vocal disorder after working with some of the best voice and voice rehabilitation specialists in the UK. This experience further motivated her interest in teaching the following to her students in contemporary voice* using knowledge and training gained by renowned vocal coaches, ENTs and voice rehabilitation specialists: - Vocal technique, health and hygiene - Guidance in voice rehabilitation with students experiencing or recovering from vocal issues - Managing Performance Anxiety - Breath control - Microphone technique and stage performance - Basic music theory - Artist development and mentoring Katherine has over 15 years experience in one-to-one lessons, teaching students aged 4 years old to 50 years old of all levels and has developed programs for small choirs. Please be advised students under the age of 9 years old will be offered 30 min lessons only and will comprise of a combination of music and singing-related games and exercises. Also offering: - Live performance workshops *Contemporary music styles like R&B, soul, neosoul, pop, country. She does not teach classical or jazz. **Please note, 30 min lessons are only for students aged 10 and under. Adult students will be required to book one-hour lesson times to ensure they get the most out of their lessons and therefore their money's worth. Requests for 30 min lessons from adults will be declined and asked to book a one hour lesson.

Hi, my name is Katherine. I am a native English speaker from Perth, Western Australia. I am a musician, singer and vocal coach, and have a degree in Mass Communications (Public Relations and Journalism). I have been teaching singing for 17 years and also have extensive professional corporate experience, spanning over 11 years, working for companies such as Microsoft, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and was the personal assistant to John Butler (John Butler Trio) and Danielle Caruana (Mama Kin) for 5.5 years. Because I bring specialist vocal health & performance training as well as high level communication & corporate experience, you’re getting more than just a language lesson. What You Get in Each Lesson (1 hour) - Personalised learning plan (tailored to your goals: conversation, business, exam prep, writing, or pronunciation) - Speaking & Confidence Coaching: Improve fluency, pronunciation, and clarity, using vocal training methods from 17+ years of performance coaching - Listening & Comprehension: Real-life dialogues, media, and business English contexts - Vocabulary & Grammar in Context: Practical, immediately usable English (not just textbook drills) - Professional Communication: Email writing, presentations, negotiations (leveraging corporate experience at Microsoft & BCG) - Cultural & Social English: Idioms, tone, and natural flow, to help you sound confident and authentic - Feedback & Follow-Up: Written notes, corrections, and personalised exercises after each session I welcome students of all levels so if you would like to improve your English, please contact me. Thank you in advance, Katherine