Kerrie Ann Bolton

30, 45 and 60 minute lessons available.

Fees start at $40 for 30 minute lessons at my studio (students: primary to tertiary).
Lessons for adults, professional performers (any age) or held at other locations, start at $50 for 30 minutes.
Online lessons are $40 for 30 minutes.

PIANO, THEORY, AURAL:
Levels: Beginner to Intermediate.
Emphasis on AMEB Syllabus.

SINGING:
All ages, all levels, all styles.
You will learn safe and effective techniques to improve your vocal range and tone, breath control and phrasing, diction, healthy posture through Alexander and Feldenkrais Techniques, vocal placement, support and projection amongst other things. Stage performance, acting skills or music theory can also be incorporated into your lessons.

Many of my voice students perform in musical theatre and opera, in bands or choirs, or undertake examination (AMEB, ANZCA, VCE, Tertiary and Postgraduate Studies). Although I encourage students to build their confidence by participating in a variety of performance opportunities (competitions, exams, auditions, etc) I also understands that some students just want to sing for fun, so lessons are always tailored to suit individual needs and goals.

EXPERIENCE:

Kerrie has performed and toured extensively with companies including Opera Australia, Oz Opera, Victorian Opera, Lyric Opera, Melbourne Opera and Co-Opera (South Australia, Germany, Switzerland). She is a regular Concert Soloist and has performed with companies such as The Melbourne Chorale (MSO Chorus), Orchestra Victoria, and Camberwell Chorale and Camerata Orchestra (Australia, China).

She holds a Bachelor of Education (Music Major) from Deakin University, a Bachelor of Music Performance (Voice) from Melbourne University Conservatorium of Music, and a Masters of Music Performance from the Victorian College of the Arts. Kerrie was also a young artist at the VCA Opera Studio for two years and graduated Grade 8 AMEB Classical Piano. She also has full VIT registration.

With almost 20 years of teaching experience Kerrie is currently a mentor to Masters of Performance Teaching students for the University of Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Whilst on teaching staff at ACU (Australian Catholic University), Melba Conservatorium of Music and Victoria University (Sunbury Campus) she was also Guest Vocal Coach for Performance Master Classes at these institutions.

She currently teaches at Christ Church Grammar Toorak (voice, choir) and FCS (voice) and has also taught voice at Geelong Grammar (Primary School Toorak Campus), Mac Robertson's Girls' School (Years 7 to VCE), MacKillop College (Years 7 to VCE), Sacre Coeur (solo voice, junior choirs) and Star Train Academy (contemporary solo and ensemble).