Laura Bernay Studio for Voice Tuition
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Why Choose Laura Bernay Studio for Voice Tuition?
Important aspects of good singing covered in my studio:
These factors are of prime importance in the contribution to good phrasing, diction and musicality producing...
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"My daughter Jade has benefited in so many ways from learning singing from Laura. She has grown in confidence by performing and learning the many disciplines in learning this art form. After 11 years of tuition Jade has an extensive repertoire, including classical, folk, musical theatre and art songs in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, and even Finnish! Its been more than just singing, Jade has benefited from a broad exposure to many cultures and people, and has enjoyed the social and fun aspects of learning with Laura." Diana Jonas-Dwyer "I began voice tuition with Laura at the beginning of 2009. Towards the second half of the year, my focus was on preparing for my WAAPA auditions. In just a few short months, Laura provided me with an extensive list of repertoire, voice recordings of the pronunciation, information on the context of the pieces as well as the translations. Laura always strived to help me be prepared and confident for all of my auditions. She taught me to believe in myself and what I was doing. Catherine Rosman |
The Studio Provides:
The Studio provides lessons and classes for age ranges from 6 and up. Located in Shenton Park, the studio has been operating since 1989 and has trained hundreds of voice students. Many of my students have studied with me for over ten years.
The Studio also provides:
- a professional, inspiring and pleasant learning environment
- tuition for all voice ranges male and female
- all styles of repertoire-folk songs, art song, lieder, opera, music theatre, French mélodie, jazz and contemporary
- audition preparation-musicals and major tertiary institutions local WAAPA, (Laura Bernay is on the recommended teacher's list) UWA, and interstate courses.
- repertoire for WAAPA music theatre certificate course
- audition preparation for the prestigious Gondwana Voices, WA Opera
- preparation for AMEB (Australian Music Examinations Board), eisteddfods, talent quests, special music programmes and scholarships
- specialist in young voice repertoire for children, teenagers and young adults
- adult one on one lessons
- adult group classes (maximum 6)
- excellent in-studio facilities including PA system, lesson recording, microphones, CD players, computer, percussion instruments and xylophone for Orff oriented-music
- piano accompaniments, backing tracks
- website
- music library for use in lessons (CD, print music, reference books)
- learning materials and props for younger students
- multi-lingual learning
Lessons Available
Types of singing lessons:
Consult Lessons: All students under 17 require a Consult Lesson before enroling in the Studio. This consult lesson is a chance for child/student and parent to meet me and for me to assess the child's/student's readiness and discuss with you what is involved. After this lesson a place may be made available. If there are no vacancies for a scheduled time, then you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted when one becomes available. [fees]
Private Weekly Scheduled Lessons: One on one lessons for ages 8-17 are private lessons from 30 minutes to 3/4 hour. A minimum of 1 year commitment is expected. [fees]
Shared Weekly Scheduled Lessons: Shared lessons are at a scheduled time each week. For students NOT in the same family. The age range varies depending on the suitability of this type of lesson for the age. A minimum of 1 year commitment is expected.[fees]
Family Weekly Scheduled Lessons: Family lessons are for 2 - 4 students in the same family. These are weekly scheduled lessons. A minimum of 1 year commitment is expected.[fees]
Adult Lessons: Age 18 and over. Lesson appointments are scheduled as and when required and when there are vacancies. Booking in advance is highly recommended. For more information about adult lessons and classes [fees]
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Teenagers
I am particularly interested in the pre-adolescent and adolescent voice and have many students doing singing for their music subject in Years 11&12. Many prepare for AMEB exams and audition for the WA Academy Music Theatre (WAAPA) course and the WA Conservatorium and other major institutions around Australia each year.
I am on the list of recommended teachers for the WAAPA Music Theatre Certificate and teach the repertoire for this course.
Adults
Private lessons cover all the basic techniques of singing and help to build confidence. Adult students in my studio learn to sing with a relaxed and healthy technique in a supportive atmosphere. Each student is encouraged to take positive risks and make new discoveries.
Group lessons are offered for beginners and intermediate singers. The same techniques are taught and part-singing adds a fun and motivating aspect to this sort of tuition. More
I love to share with students the skills I have acquired in all genres of vocal music over 30 years of professional singing performing experience, and teaching. I especially love introducing a wide variety of the vast vocal repertoire and taking advantage of the richness that songs from all over the world in different languages can bring. Step by step singing in other languages is rewarding and adds a whole new dimension to the art of singing.
If your requirements are specific in a certain style of music I can help you to achieve your goal of a better performance and interpretation through solid technique and study of the song. I am on the list of recommended teachers for Music Theatre certificate students at WAAPA and teach the required repertoire for the course.
Every voice can improve with regular practice!
Recognition
My students regularly go on to gain places in institutions such as UWA, WA Academy of Performing Arts , Music Theatre Course Ballarat University, Monash University and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Many win prizes in eisteddfods around Perth, gain places in prestigious choirs and ensembles and each year are selected to sing in the renowned Gondwana Voices
Many attain high awards from the Australian Music Examinations Board
Two out of the top 10 singers chosen for the final of Perth Star 2010 are from the Laura Bernay Studio for Voice Tuition.
WA Opera Company
Over the past several years students of the Laura Bernay Studio were selected to sing in the professional children's chorus for
the WA Opera Company's production of Carmen,
La Bohème and Mozart's Magic Flute.
Bernay Studio Music Theatre Night
Other students each year are selected to go to Sydney in January to take part in the week long workshop for young singers produced by Alexander Productions 
Students of Bernay Studio sing in a music theatre workshop given by Stuart Maunder (former Opera Australia Executive Producer) and Anne Maree McDonald (singer and pianist and musical director).
Performance Experience
Students in my studio will gain experience in performing when they are ready.
There are many opportunities to perform including studio concerts, smaller recitals, eisteddfods, music theatre nights, auditions, AMEB (Australian Music Examinations) and ANATS (Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing) performance afternoons and other events.
Veronica Santoro (Age19) lead role - Mabel in the
"Pirates of Penzance"
produced by
The Gilbert&Sullivan Society of WA (Inc)
Obtaining Music
Students are expected to build their own library of vocal music.
The following resources may be helpful:
Music Borrowing
The Perth Music and Performing Arts Library is FREE to join.
2nd Floor, The Library and Information Service of WA
Alexander Library Building, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA
Contact: 9427 3244
Opening Times:
Mon-Thurs 9.00-8.00pm
Fri.: 9.00-5.30pm
Sat-Sun: 10.00-5.30pm
Email: music@liswa.wa.gov.au
Music Purchases:
Music can be purchased from any good music store. Here are a few I recommend:
Zenith Music has sold pianos, guitars and other instruments, sheet music and recorded music from their location in Claremont for over thirty years.
Address: 309 Stirling Highway, Claremont, Western Australia
Phone: (08) 9383 1422
Tempest Music was established in 1979 with the view to provide the serious musician with the "complete" service, where musicians could purchase everything for their craft.
Address: 69 Manning Rd, Como, WA, 6152, Australia
Phone: +61 8 9450-3539 | Freecall: 1800 673 539
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