Voice lessons for Musical Theatre, Pop music and more!
From 42.75 C$ /h
After earning my ATCL Diploma with Distinction, I went on to become a voice teacher, teaching students here in NZ and in Los Angeles, California, where I lived for a number of years.
As a trained classical and Musical Theatre singer, as well as a singer/songwriter, I can teach you a specific style of voice you've always wanted to learn, or we can cover a range of styles. In these classes you will learn technique, build up a repertoire of your choosing and most of all, have lots of fun!
As a trained classical and Musical Theatre singer, as well as a singer/songwriter, I can teach you a specific style of voice you've always wanted to learn, or we can cover a range of styles. In these classes you will learn technique, build up a repertoire of your choosing and most of all, have lots of fun!
Location
Online from New Zealand
About Me
Tessa is a Kiwi actress and musician who up until recently was based in Los Angeles, California. She recently made the decision to move home due to COVID-19, and has completed her 14-day quarantine healthy and symptom-free!
Beginning classical voice at the age of 3, Tessa now has over 18 years of music-related experience and is classically trained in piano, voice, and drama. Her love for music and appreciation for those who mentored her in her youth led her to develop a desire to teach, which she began 5 years ago, after completing her Trinity College ATCL Diploma, with Distinction.
A student of the prestigious NZ Singing School and National Youth Drama School in New Zealand, Tessa developed a love for both classical music and musical theatre, and went on in her career to reprise lead roles in various musicals including Veronica in ‘Heathers’, Vanessa in ‘In the Heights’ and Lindsay in ‘Godspell’, where she also assisted the musical director in teaching the cast. From a pool of thousands, Tessa was selected perform at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in England, where she played Celia in ‘As You Like It’, earning her the Hastings Young Achiever award.
The cultural prefect of her high school, she quickly realized the positive influence a kind and safe space to learn can effect in students, regardless of their age or background. Having experienced teaching students of all ages, Tessa feels confident interacting with a wide range of personalities and abilities, always creating a comfortable learning environment that fosters passion for the craft, balanced with learning new and technical aspects.
Beginning classical voice at the age of 3, Tessa now has over 18 years of music-related experience and is classically trained in piano, voice, and drama. Her love for music and appreciation for those who mentored her in her youth led her to develop a desire to teach, which she began 5 years ago, after completing her Trinity College ATCL Diploma, with Distinction.
A student of the prestigious NZ Singing School and National Youth Drama School in New Zealand, Tessa developed a love for both classical music and musical theatre, and went on in her career to reprise lead roles in various musicals including Veronica in ‘Heathers’, Vanessa in ‘In the Heights’ and Lindsay in ‘Godspell’, where she also assisted the musical director in teaching the cast. From a pool of thousands, Tessa was selected perform at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in England, where she played Celia in ‘As You Like It’, earning her the Hastings Young Achiever award.
The cultural prefect of her high school, she quickly realized the positive influence a kind and safe space to learn can effect in students, regardless of their age or background. Having experienced teaching students of all ages, Tessa feels confident interacting with a wide range of personalities and abilities, always creating a comfortable learning environment that fosters passion for the craft, balanced with learning new and technical aspects.
Education
ATCL Diploma in Performance, Distinction
American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Theatre and Film
NZ Singing School, 2016
National Youth Drama School, attendee for 3 years
American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Theatre and Film
NZ Singing School, 2016
National Youth Drama School, attendee for 3 years
Experience / Qualifications
Trinity Grade 8 Classical Voice, Distinction
'In the Heights' - Vanessa
'Heathers' - Veronica
'Godspell' - Lindsay
'Dreamgirls' - Michelle
Choral Groups
Pasadena Piano Academy, Voice and Piano Teacher
Voice and Dialect tutor, American Academy of Dramatic Arts
'In the Heights' - Vanessa
'Heathers' - Veronica
'Godspell' - Lindsay
'Dreamgirls' - Michelle
Choral Groups
Pasadena Piano Academy, Voice and Piano Teacher
Voice and Dialect tutor, American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Duration
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Skills
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
After earning my ATCL Diploma with Distinction, I went on to become a piano and keyboard teacher, teaching students here in NZ and in Los Angeles, California, where I lived for a number of years.
As a classically trained piano teacher, as well as a singer/songwriter with piano as my main instrument, I can teach you a variety of skills. In these classes, you will learn several techniques including scales and arpeggios, building up your skills and repertoire of your choice and most of all, have lots of fun!
As a classically trained piano teacher, as well as a singer/songwriter with piano as my main instrument, I can teach you a variety of skills. In these classes, you will learn several techniques including scales and arpeggios, building up your skills and repertoire of your choice and most of all, have lots of fun!
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