Acoustic
Guitar
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BRETT HOLLAND (Guitar and Bass Guitar )
Brett's guitar playing is well known in the region as he is the frontman for his own Mister Nobody jazz quintet which performed in the Nelson Jazz Festival 2010, as well as being hired for many national festivals and high profile events. Mister Nobody have released a CD of modern jazz originals called "Over The Top" this year. Brett also performs on both guitar and bass, as well as vocals for Nelson's the blues band Ubercat, which launched at Winterfest 2090. Brett was guitarist for two iconic NZ musicians who performed in the region, Midge Marsden and Sharon O'Neill. Brett is also releasing a CD called Pieces Together with his original acoustic instrumentals in 2010. Brett has been teaching more than 65 students ranging in age from 7 - 55 per week for 3 years at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Nelson College for Girls, Garin College and at his home studio, after 10 years' performing and teaching in Australia. He is a prolific song writer through many musical mediums. Brett has studied with and toured with Tommy Emmanuel in several Australian tours. Brett's teaching serves to help musicians be well-rounded in playing for pleasure or performance.
You can check Brett out at Myspace Music/Brett Holland/Out of the Blue Music
REBECCA HOEKSEMA
(Folk, Popular Guitar)
Prior to moving
to Nelson Rebecca taught guitar privately and at schools and
with the Ministry of Education classes in the Horowhenua District.
Rebecca graduated from the Contemporary Music Performance
Course
in 2007.
She enjoys teaching
students from age five to adults in a variety of musical styles.
Lessons include musical knowledge with an emphasis on performance.
Rebecca currently
teaches beginner recorder and guitar classes at the NSOM.
Telephone: (03) 538 0118
Classical
& Flamenco Guitar
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MILES
JACKSON (Classical Guitar, Flamenco Guitar)
Miles has been teaching
and playing Classical Guitar professionally for over 30 years.
During that time he helped found the New Zealand Federation
of Classical Guitar Societies, of which he was President for
five years. Miles has tutored at and directed many music schools
and has been associated with the Nelson School of Music since
1981. His strongest quality is the teaching of technique.
A priority for Miles is to bring students together to make
music in enjoyable ensemble situations and to perform as often
as possible. Besides training in Classical Guitar with some
of the world’s great players and teachers, Miles continues
to explore other music styles, and has made several trips
to Spain to study Flamenco Guitar.
Telephone: (03) 545
2137
Electric/Bass
Guitar
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BRETT HOLLAND (Guitar and Bass Guitar )
Brett's guitar playing is well known in the region as he is the frontman for his own Mister Nobody jazz quintet which performed in the Nelson Jazz Festival 2010, as well as being hired for many national festivals and high profile events. Mister Nobody have released a CD of modern jazz originals called "Over The Top" this year. Brett also performs on both guitar and bass, as well as vocals for Nelson's the blues band Ubercat, which launched at Winterfest 2090. Brett was guitarist for two iconic NZ musicians who performed in the region, Midge Marsden and Sharon O'Neill. Brett is also releasing a CD called Pieces Together with his original acoustic instrumentals in 2010. Brett has been teaching more than 65 students ranging in age from 7 - 55 per week for 3 years at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, Nelson College for Girls, Garin College and at his home studio, after 10 years' performing and teaching in Australia. He is a prolific song writer through many musical mediums. Brett has studied with and toured with Tommy Emmanuel in several Australian tours. Brett's teaching serves to help musicians be well-rounded in playing for pleasure or performance.
You can check Brett out at Myspace Music/Brett Holland/Out of the Blue Music
Cello
KATE SHERWOOD
Kate moved to New Zealand from the
UK where she studied with James Tennant for five years. She
began teaching during that time, moving to Nelson in 1996.
Kate performs regularly with the Nelson Symphony Orchestra,
the Nelson Chamber Orchestra, and the Nelson String Quartet.
She teaches beginners through to Grade 7 cello.
Clarinet
SIMON WILLIAMS
(Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute)
DIPLOMA
IN JAZZ STUDIES
Simon studied jazz
at the Christchurch Institute of Technology. He commenced
his music tuition on clarinet at the Nelson School of Music.
He has performed with the Central Band of the RNZAF, big bands,
rock and jazz combos. Simon has performed at the Eureka Jazz
Festival in the USA with the Bourbon Street Beat band. Currently
he is performing extensively with various groups within the
Nelson region.
Telephone: (03) 548
9303
VERONICA STRUTHERS (Clarinet)
Dip ABRSM, BA (Hons) Grad Dip in Ed (Primary), Dip in ECE
Veronica is a qualified, registered teacher at the primary and Early Childhood level and is currently working towards her ARSM in instrumental teaching of the clarinet. She teaches the beginners clarinet class at the NSOM and students from Girls College, St Josephs and Central Schools as well as privately from home. Veronica is a member of the Nelson Symphony Orchestra and an active member of their committee.
Telephone: (03) 545 0092
Drums
& Percussion
CHRISTOPHER
PIERSON
Chris is an experienced
drum teacher and performer. He commenced playing whilst
at school and has playing professionally since 1986.
Chris has studied with David Jones at the Sydney Conservatorium
of Music, with Frank Gibson Jnr, Lance Philip, and John Taylor
in London. He has attended a host of drum clinics with
international drummers such as Louis Bellson, Greg Bisonnette,
Don Famulargo, Trilor Gurtu, and Elvin Jones. Chris
has toured with Tom Sharplin and the Cadillacs and is in constant
demand as a drummer in the Nelson music scene. He is a drum
tutor on the Contemporary Music Performance Course.
Flute
JOEL BOLTON (Flute,
Piano)
Mus
B (Perf) LTCL LRSM
Joel began to learn
flute at the age of twelve. At fifteen he began piano and
continued to study both instruments. This study culminated
six years later in a Bachelor of Music Performance from Auckland
University. Joel is currently the conductor of the Greenhill
Training Orchestra.
Telephone: (03) 546
7210
SARA LEACH
Sarah is a trained
Suzuki teacher. She has had extensive training from Julia
Breen(Australia), Rebecca Paluzzi (USA) and Pandora Bryce
(Canada).
Sarah enjoys teaching
flute to students of all ages, from 5 years of
age upwards.
She currently teaches
the beginners flute class at the Nelson School of Music.
Telephone: (03) 548
8695
SIMON WILLIAMS
(Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute)
DIPLOMA
IN JAZZ STUDIES
Simon studied jazz
at the Christchurch Institute of Technology. He commenced
his music tuition on clarinet at the Nelson School of Music.
He has performed with the Central Band of the RNZAF, big bands,
rock and jazz combos. Simon has performed at the Eureka Jazz
Festival in the USA with the Bourbon Street Beat band. Currently
he is performing extensively with various groups within the
Nelson region.
Telephone: (03) 548
9303
Piano
& Keyboard
MARY AYRE (Piano)
BMus
(Perf) LTCL
Mary studied at
Auckland University with Brian Sayer and Janetta McStay for
her B.Mus Performer's degree before moving to Sydney for a
further four years of study with Elizabeth Kozma. Mary has
twenty years teaching experience and very much enjoys teaching
children.
Telephone: (03) 548
3762
KATHLEEN BARNETT
(Piano, Advanced Theory, Harmony)
BHSc.
LTCL. LRSM. FIRMT. Dip. Tch
Kathleen’s
career as a teacher and pianist spans some 40 years. She has taught in numerous schools and colleges as well as privately. Several Nelson teachers have had tuition from her.
She enjoys teaching young students through to diploma level.
Kathleen's piano performances have included engagements with the
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Nelson Symphony Orchestra and Radio Nelson.
She teaches at the NSOM in the city and at her studio in Marybank.
Telephone: (03) 545
0359
CRAIG DUFFY
(Piano) 
Craig has studied piano under some of Australia and New Zealand's finest teachers. He has accumulated a vast collection of music covering Classical, Jazz, Blues and Contemporary styles.
Craig will help nurture your musical interest and assist with exams.
"I like to work in a relaxed and friendly environment and I believe that music should be a great source of pleasure."
Telephone: (03) 539 4138
HILDA BESTER (Piano)
BMus
MMus Musical Pedagogics
South African born
Hilda studied Musical Pedagogics at the University of Stellenbosch.
She has more than 20 years teaching experience, including
classroom teaching (first as a music teacher and later as
Head of Music) private music teaching and itinerant teaching.
She is also experienced in accompanying choirs and individuals.
As she believes in an integrated approach to music, theory
and ear training therefore form an essential part of a music
lesson. She enjoys teaching students of all levels.
Telephone: (03) 545
8191
JOEL BOLTON (Piano,
Flute)
BMus
(Perf) LTCL LRSM
Joel began to learn
the flute at age 12. At fifteen he began the piano and continued
to study both. Six years later his musical studies
culminated in a Bachelor of Music degree from Auckland University.
Whilst in Auckland Joel played first flute with the Auckland
Youth Orchestra and played in several concerts with the Auckland
Philharmonic Orchestra. Since arriving in Nelson Joel has
pursued an active career in music, both as a teacher and performer.
He enjoys teaching all ages from about five years and above.
Telephone: (03) 546
7210
Alan Gray
(Piano, Organ )
Alan Gray arrived in Nelson in February 2009 to take up the appointment of Organist and Minister of Music at the Cathedral. He comes highly qualified and with a lifetime’s experience of teaching children and adults, both within institutions and privately. His passion is to draw forth the talent of student and equip them with skills of expression and communication.”
Telephone: (03) 548 9477
MARGARET BREWSTER
(Piano, Theory)
MA
Dip Tchg AMusTCL AIRMT
Music
and learning fascinate Margaret, in the way they blend, to
develop the skills and nourish the vision of students.
To
this end, Margaret seeks to take advantage of one-to-one
lessons by crafting a programme that suits individual learning
styles and tastes.
The
programme should be creative, rigorous, challenging, varied
and interesting. It is guided by a partnership between
the teacher and the pupil, which has at its heart the wonder
of learning and the beauty of music.
Telephone: (03)
545 0806 or 027 3388 451
NATASHA IVCHENKO (Piano, Voice, Theory)
Bringing here (from Russia, Belarus, USA) her more than 30 years overseas experience in concert performances, University Lecturing, Musicology and music therapy practicing, she suggests all the required levels (grades) & types of piano exams preparations, and also, shares her wide music-teaching experience with all kinds of amateurs, music-lovers and a very beginners of different ages.
Telephone: (03) 539
1058
SARAH LEWIS (Piano)
MARILYN MURRAY
(Piano, Theory)
LTCL
AIRMT TTC; Dip. ABR.SM
Marilyn studied
piano in Dunedin with Sister Mary Theophane. She first trained
as a primary school teacher and gained her piano and theory
registration in 1973. Marilyn has 30 years teaching experience
and is currently on the staff of Nelson College for Girls for: Itinerant piano and theory teacher. She is the
local representative for the Royal Schools of Music and is
a church organist. Marilyn enjoys teaching students from beginner
to diploma level.
Telephone: (03) 548
0874
MARGARET PACKER (Piano)
LTCL
AIRMT
Margaret was born and educated in Lower Hutt where she learned ballet, violin, piano and singing. She began teaching piano at the age of sixteen and gained her ATCL (Teachers) in 1963 and her LTCL (Teachers) in 1964. Margaret moved to Nelson in 1968 and rejoined the School after an absence of some years.
Telephone: (03) 547 7256
PAULINE REES (Piano,
Theory)
LRSM
LTCL AMus TCL AIRMT
Pauline gained her
teaching diplomas at the Nelson School of Music studying with
Dr Raymond White and the late Thelma Robinson. She is a registered
teacher of piano and theory and has 28 years of teaching experience
at the School, Nelson College for Girls and her studio in
Atawhai.
Telephone: (03) 545
0794
JOE RIFICI (Pop/Rock/Jazz
Piano or Keyboards)
BA
Music & Theatre (Wagner College, New York City)
Joe has worked as
a piano and keyboard performer, both solo and in bands since
his teens. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Music and Theatre
from Wagner College in New York. He has been a recording artist
for RCA in Europe. Joe tutors in keyboard on the NSOM Contemporary
Music Performance Course. He teaches practical skills, improvisation
and popular styles geared to the wide audience, working with
professional musicians as well as beginners, and especially
those who would like to use the piano more freely as a creative
medium to express their own personality in arrangement, improvisation
and composition. Joe also teaches theory pertaining to all
instruments.
Telephone: (03) 546
6871
ANNE SHEARER (Piano,
Keyboard, Theory)
LTCL
AIRMT
Anne studied piano
with Kate Jourdain and Kathleen Barnett. She has been teaching
privately for 15 years and more recently as an itinerant piano
teacher at Waimea College and Nelson College for Girls. Anne
enjoys teaching all age groups and has excellent examination
results from her students. She is actively involved as an
accompanist in the Nelson Region. Anne teaches a variety of
styles and her aim is to teach children a love of music.
Telephone: (03) 544
5350
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VALERIE TOWSE (Piano,Oboe)
LRAM
AIRMT
Valerie started piano lessons at four
and later had nine years broad musical education at the Royal
Academy of Music, London. She has been an accredited
teacher at the Nelson School of Music for some 27 years.
She enjoys starting keen young beginners and teaches to Grade
8 level. Lessons include theory and aural training and
students are encouraged to play in public. Valerie enjoys
accompanying work and also plays and teaches oboe.
Lessons are taught
in Valerie's home, centrally located at 71 Wellington Street,
Nelson.
Telephone: (03) 548
9352
VIRGINIA WARD-BROWN
(Piano)
LRSM
AIRMT
Virginia began her
piano studies in Wellington and on moving to Nelson studied
with Harold Colombatti and Kathleen Barnett. She gained her
diploma and joined the teaching staff at the School. Virginia
undertook further piano study in London with Bridgette Wild
and back in Nelson with Thelma Robinson. Virginia enjoys teaching
students at all levels. She also plays violin and viola, and
is a member of the Nelson Symphony Orchestra.
Telephone: (03) 548
3644
Pipe Organ
Alan Gray
(Piano, Organ )
Alan Gray arrived in Nelson in February 2009 to take up the appointment of Organist and Minister of Music at the Cathedral. He comes highly qualified and with a lifetime’s experience of teaching children and adults, both within institutions and privately. His passion is to draw forth the talent of student and equip them with skills of expression and communication.”
Telephone: (03) 548 9477
Music
Theory
KATHLEEN BARNETT
(Piano, Advanced Theory, Harmony)
BHSc
LTCL LRSM FIRMT Dipl Tch
Kathleen’s
career as a teacher and pianist spans some 40 years. She has taught in numerous schools and colleges as well as privately. Several Nelson teachers have had tuition from her.
She enjoys teaching young students through to diploma level.
Kathleen's piano performances have included engagements with the
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Nelson Symphony Orchestra and Radio Nelson.
She teaches at the NSOM in the city and at her studio in Marybank.
Telephone: (03) 545
0359
MARGARET BREWSTER
(Piano, Theory)
MA
Dip Tchg AMusTCL AIRMT
Margaret is passionate
about education and music. She studied piano with Sister Mary
Casimir in Wellington, and has taught for twenty years. She
feels that music is deeply nourishing, and that its study
develops skills that enhance many other disciplines and pursuits.
Because pupils have widely varying learning styles and musical
tastes, Margaret believes that the student’s programme
of piano study should be individually tailored. She enjoys
teaching students of all levels and abilities.
Telephone: (03) 545
0806
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NATASHA IVCHENKO (Piano, Voice, Theory)
Bringing here, to Nelson, her more than 30years overseas experience as a University Lecturer, Musicologist by her basic education, she suggests all the levels (grades) and types of required theory practice and exam preparations.
Telephone: (03) 539
1058
PAULINE REES (Piano,
Theory)
LRSM
LTCL AMus TCL AIRMT
Pauline gained her
teaching diplomas at the Nelson School of Music studying with
Dr Raymond White and the late Thelma Robinson. She is a registered
teacher of piano and theory and has 28 years of teaching experience
at the School, Nelson College for Girls and her studio in
Atawhai.
Telephone: (03) 545
0794
MARILYN MURRAY
(Piano, Theory)
LTCL
AIRMT TTC
Marilyn studied
piano in Dunedin with Sister Mary Theoophane. She first trained
as a primary school teacher and gained her piano and theory
registration in 1973. Marilyn has 30 years teaching experience
and is currently on the staff of Nelson College. She is the
local representative for the Royal Schools of Music and is
a church organist. Marilyn enjoys teaching students from beginner
to diploma level.
Telephone: (03) 548
0874
ANNE SHEARER (Piano,
Keyboard, Theory)
LTCL
AIRMT
Anne studied piano with Kate Jourdain
and Kathleen Barnett. She has been teaching privately for
15 years and more recently as an itinerant piano teacher at
Waimea College and Nelson College for Girls. Anne enjoys teaching
all age groups and has excellent examination results from
her students. She is actively involved as an accompanist in
the Nelson Region. Anne teaches a variety of styles and her
aim is to teach children a love of music.
Telephone: (03) 544
5350
Oboe
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VALERIE TOWSE
(Oboe, Piano)
LRAM AIRMT
Valerie studied
oboe at the Royal Academy of Music, London. She has taught
oboe for 27 years at the NSOM taking students up to advanced
certificate and ensuring they gain experience in solo, ensemble
and orchestral playing. Lessons include theory and aural training
and as a pianist Valerie is able to accompany her pupils.
Valerie has played oboe in orchestral, chamber, band, and
theatre music. Valerie teaches from her home at 71 Wellington
Street, Nelson.
Telephone: (03) 548
9352
Recorder
REBECCA HOEKSEMA
(Folk & Popular Guitar)
Prior to moving
to Nelson Rebecca taught guitar privately and at schools and
with the Ministry of Education classes in the Horowhenua District.
Rebecca graduated from the Contemporary Music Performance
Course
in 2007.
She enjoys teaching
students from age five to adults in a variety of musical styles.
Lessons include musical knowledge with an emphasis on performance.
Rebecca currently
teaches beginner recorder and guitar classes at the NSOM.
Telephone: (03) 538 0118
Saxophone
SIMON WILLIAMS (Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute, Folk & Popular Guitar)
DIPLOMA
IN JAZZ STUDIES
Simon studied jazz at the Christchurch
Institute of Technology. He commenced his music tuition on
clarinet at the Nelson School of Music. He has performed with
the Central Band of the RNZAF, big bands, rock and jazz combos.
Simon has performed at the Eureka Jazz Festival in the USA
with the Bourbon Street Beat band. Currently he is performing
extensively with various groups within the Nelson region.
Telephone: (03) 548
9303
Speech
& Drama
JANET COOTE (Speech, Drama, Communication)
.....BA
FTCL FSB Acc Adj SCA RTSCA Dip. Tchg (Qual. Speech—Lang. Therapy)
As an experienced
actor and theatre practitioner Janet has been an accredited
teacher at the Nelson School of Music since 1970.
She has also been a Speech/Language Therapist for the Special
Education Service. Aspects of the spoken word are covered
in order to equip the student for the demands of speech in
life (e.g. interview situations).
Preparation is available for the NZ Speech Board and/or the
Trinity College of London examinations covering poetry, public
speaking, narration and acting skills.
Students are encouraged
to enjoy literature and theatre.
Telephone: (03) 547
2600
GAELYNNE POUND
(Speech and Drama, Public Speaking)
LTCL
ASB Cert. Effective Speaking
Gaelynne graduated as a Speech and
Drama teacher in 1986 and then traveled abroad, teaching
in schools in the United Kingdom. Tuition is available for
groups and individuals. Preparation is also available for
those wishing to undertake exams. Gaelynne has worked extensively
in all aspects of theatre and performs at local poetry readings.
All ages are welcome.
Telephone: (03) 546
8434
ADELE TIPPET (Speech,
Drama, Communication,
Performance Presentation, Public Speaking)
LTCL
Adele has many years
of stage experience from Shakespearean plays to musicals,
in Dunedin, Invercargill and Nelson. Individual lessons are available
for personal advancement and enjoyment, and for preparation
for examinations at all levels. Short-term lessons are available
for specific occasions. All ages are welcome.
Telephone: (03) 548
9691
Horn/Trumpet/Trombone/Tuba
Violin
& Viola
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Margaret Jackson (Violin & Viola)
Margaret has been
a professional concert violinist for over 30 years, teaching,
recording and performing throughout the world. She believes
the highest function of education is to bring about an integrated
individual who is capable of dealing with life as a whole.
For Margaret teaching is an opportunity to awaken in the child
the joy of music and the discovery of creativity. She regards
each child as an individual with its own particular temperament.
Margaret does not depend on any one method but prefers to
mould the instruction to the needs of the pupil.
Telephone: (03) 545
2137
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Dr. John Thomson (Violin & Viola)
Born in England, John Thomson moved to NZ where he studied violin with David Nalden. He went to the USA in 1985 as a Fulbright Scholar and with a Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship to study violin with Robert Davidovici and to gain Masters and Doctoral degrees in Violin Performance. He has also taken courses at the Julliard School and at Indiana University and was the first prize winner of the 1987 Fort Worth Concerto Competition.
Thomson has taught at several universities and has been at the University of South Dakota since 1994. Several of his students have won prizes at competitions, and former students can be found throughout orchestras and teaching positions throughout the world. Thomson is also in considerable demand as a conductor, and had led groups on both costs of the USA and throughout the Midwest. Since 2002, Thomson has served as the Music Director of the Sioux Empire Youth Orchestras. He has been several times featured in Who’s Who in America’s Teachers, most recently in 2006.
For tuition enquiries contact nsom@nsom.ac.nz
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TANYA NOCK (Violin)
BA
(HONS) MUSIC II
Tanya studied music
in the UK at the Dartington College of Arts specializing in
composition and Indian music. She also gained a postgraduate
certificate in education at the University of Exeter. Tanya
is an experienced violin teacher who believes music should
be fun and enjoyable. Her main area of expertise lies within
the 4 – 8 year old range.
Telephone: (03)
545 0886
DAWN OATEN (Violin,
Viola)
Exec.
Dip. Mus LRSM
Dawn graduated from
Auckland University with an Executant Diploma in Music, followed
by study at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
She then joined the Scottish National Orchestra for eight
years and later studied in London with Kato Havas. On returning
to New Zealand she joined the School of Music staff and occasionally
played with the Wellington Sinfonia and the Canterbury Trust
Orchestra.
In 2003 Dawn was
honoured with the award of Teaching Fellow at the
Nelson School of Music.
Telephone: (03) 548
4577
Fiddle
Vocal
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Jason Balla
(Vocal)
M.A. (oxon), G.S.M.D.
Jason was born in Wales, UK and gained his Master of Arts Degree in Music from Oxford University, England where he was awarded the prestigious organ scholarship at Balliol College. After Oxford he continued his vocal and opera studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and also in Europe with singers and teachers such as Carlo Bergonzi and Nicolai Gedda.
He has performed throughout Europe, N. America and Asia in recital, oratorio, concert and opera. As a company member of Lyric Opera of Chicago Jason has sung in over 1000 performances with some of the top opera singers, conductors and directors in the profession. He has sung in over 60 operatic productions with singers such as Kiri Te Kanawa, Placido Domingo, and Renee Fleming with conductors such as Zubin Mehta, Sir George Solti and Jesus Lopez-Cobos, and directors including Peter Sellars, Sir John Cox and and Sir Peter Hall.
Jason enjoys teaching and coaching classical/operatic repertoire as well as the lighter concert and Broadway styles. As a keyboard player, both piano and organ, Jason accompanies and coaches both singers and pianists as well as enjoying choral directing and conducting.
Telephone: (03) 548 9477
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NATASHA IVCHENKO (Piano, Voice, Theory) ...........
Bringing (from Russia, St Petersburg, Belarus, Minsk & USA, Texas & Colorado) her more than 30 years overseas experience in concert performances, University Lecturing, Musicology, music therapy and programme production, Natasha suggests different vocal techniques, varying from classic Italian bell-canto to contemporary membrane-resonance talking-toning-singing methods of voice developing and performing.
Telephone: (03) 539
1058
GILLIAN KENDRICK
(Singing)
ATCL
LTCL (Singing) Dip. Tchg
Gillian has extensive
experience as a performer in a wide range of musical styles.
For several years she was a solo recitalist for the Radio
New Zealand Concert Programme and has performed as both soloist
and chorister with many Auckland choirs and ensembles including
the Opera New
Zealand Chorus.
Gillian has been
teaching voice for over 20 years, to all ages, privately and
in schools.
Telephone: (03) 545
0115
PAMELA SIMS (Singing)
ATCL
LTCL DIP IMT
Pamela studied with
Astra Desmond (Lady Nearne) and Flora Neilson at the Royal
Academy of Music, London, and lieder at Convent Garden. She
has also studied with Hilda Beal and Ilse Wolf at Morley College,
and with Lola Rodrigues and Felix Lavilla in Madrid.
She has broadcast many concerts in Europe and has twice been
a place getter in the Mobil Song Quest. Pamela has been a
vocal tutor at the Nelson School of Music since 1984, providing
both individual and group tuition.
Telephone: (03) 545
0509
ERICA SIM (Singing)
Advanced
Certificate (Singing)
Erica commenced
her vocal studies in Nelson.
She teaches a wide range of ages, specializes in beginner
and intermediate level students.
Emphasis is on enjoyment
and singing in a style that suits each individual's personality
and voice.
Telephone: (03) 547
8483
JOE RIFICI (Pop/Rock/Jazz
vocals, Therapeutic Breath and Voicework)
BA
Music & Theatre (Wagner College, New York City)
Joe’s vocal
training and musical career encompasses a broad range of styles
and contexts. Classically trained in New York he has held
principal singer/actor roles in the Broadway cast of the hit
musical Grease and in other rock musicals on national
tours of the USA. He has worked as a pop recording artist
signed to RCA Records in Europe and has recorded extensively
as a studio session vocalist on record, video and commercial
jingle dates.
In addition to his
work with bands he has had 15 years of experience as a solo
performer (vocal/keyboards) and has trained as a recording
engineer.
Formerly head of vocal and song writing programmes at the
School of Creative Musicianship (SCM) in Auckland and instructor
with the Voice Works Institute in Los Angeles, he has also
taught music in public schools and for three years was Principal
Tutor of the Nelson School of Music’s
CMPC course.
He teaches a practical
and concrete vocal technique geared to pop/rock/jazz and other
modern genres but applicable to any style. Prevention of injury
and maintenance/recovery of a vital, healthy vocal instrument
are emphasised. In the last several years, Joe has been studying
psychotherapy, both formally and informally, and now offers
and incorporates cutting-edge therapeutic Breath and Voicework
in his teaching, where appropriate, to those who desire a
different preliminary approach to removing barriers to free
expression.
Telephone: (03) 546
6871
JANE WINTER (Vocal/Contemporary,
Jazz, Musical Theatre)
Bachelor
of Performing Arts (Singing and Dramatic Arts) NASDA
Jane commenced vocal
studies with Pam Sims and then studied with Luisa Shannahan,
Vernon Midgley, Juliet Midgely and Elric Hooper at NASDA,
(Christchurch College of Education) where she gained the Bachelor
of Performing Arts degree in singing and dramatic art. She
is a practicing professional singer working extensively around
the Nelson region. Jane has had singing and dancing roles
in a number of musical productions including “Little
Voice”, “City of Angels”, “Trial by
Jury”, ”Guys and Dolls”, “Anything
Goes”, “Chicago” and “Me and My Girl”.
She recently performed at the Eureka Jazz Festival in the
USA with the Bourbon Street Beat band.
Telephone: (03) 548
9303
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