An eight-week class experience to help you find your vocal confidence 

This class is a warm, friendly and playful exploration of your vocal instrument and all it can do! We'll grow your confidence, range, ease and expression through a thoughtfully crafted series of lessons. We'll integrate fun practical vocal exercises, group songs, videos, demonstrations and opportunities for individual coaching (plus some quirky homework each week). 

If you're ready to take a brave step and put your self and your voice out there to be loved (and not judged); If you're here for supporting others on their journey wherever they are, and knowing they'll be here to support you; If you're willing to open your mouth and share your voice even if you don't know what's going to come out; If you're ready to fall in love with your voice - this class is for you.

As Jo Estill so perfectly articulated:

Everyone has a beautiful voice. You just need to learn how to use it!

Our group is strictly limited to a max of 8 singers. We want the "Goldilocks Effect" - enough singers that you have "strength in numbers", but not so many that that you get lost in the crowd.

Registrations are open now and places will go fast - click the "Sign Up" button below to book your place in Term 2's Adult Beginner 8-Week Vocal Class.

Meet The Teacher

Scot is highly experienced actor, director and voice teacher who specialises in musical theatre. A familiar face to Waikato audiences, his recent roles include Javert in Les Miserables, Mr Banks in Mary Poppins and Msr. Andre in The Phantom of the Opera. 

He has taught, performed and directed musicals throughout New Zealand for over 10 years, and particularly enjoys helping performers build self belief and confidence through through practical and repeatable tools and exercises.

Scot created and lead the Musical Theatre Academy programme at St Peter's Cambridge.  He owns a thriving private voice studio in Cambridge and hosts workshops throughout NZ including The Actor’s Voice, Singing for Non Singers, Musical Theatre Audition Skills and more.

His teaching style is positive and inclusive, with a special emphasis on student creativity and supporting a range of learning styles. 

Teaching Philosophy:

1. Always praise, never lie.
2. Kindness first.
3. Everyone has a beautiful voice.  

Scot will be joined by guest tutors across the year so that you have access to the best possible training in all areas of musical theatre. 

Te Whare  Tapere Iti

Classes take place at the stunning Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, at the University of Waikato.

Our light filled space Te Whare features a floor to ceiling window looking out over the lake, and a spacious playing area for your creativity to flourish. There is ample space in the Academy’s beautiful foyer if you arrive early or have people waiting for you, and the campus grounds make for a lovely walk too.