ANNA BUTERA - VOICE
Anna Butera has 20 years of experience in the professional field of singing, acting and dancing. She has had a variety of training in London and Melbourne under the direction of professional Opera and Music Theatre teachers. Having performed with the Australian Opera Company in 2 season’s tours of “Pirates of Penzance” and “H.M.S Pinafore” Anna has extensive experience in professional music theatre. Also having toured throughout Europe she can add performing with Cameron McIntosh’s musical “Cats” and also Melbourne Workers Theatre, “Taxi”, “Opa”, and “Black Cargo” to her music theatre repertoire. She also co-devised and performed in her one-woman show “Bomboniere” for the fringe festival, Melbourne festival and regional Victoria. Currently a member of Planetshakers Creative Team, Anna has supported in Praise and Worship teams for 13 years and has a passion to equip and train singers for Church and for Professional Industry. Anna is currently completing her Bachelor of Arts in Performance Studies at Victoria University. With an extensive history of teaching in colleges and other various music academies, Anna is highly qualified to prepare any vocalist for anything they may require.

Green Room Awards – Nominated for Best Female in Lead “Black Cargo”
Nominated for Best Support Actress in “Pirates of Penzance (Fabulous Singletrees)”.

 

 

CLAUDINE BRYANT - VOICE
Claudine Bryant is a highly trained educator with extensive musical knowledge.  She has over 10 years experience working as a professional music teacher, and holds a Bachelor of Music from Elder Conservatorium (University of Adelaide) as well as a Graduate Diploma of Education from Monash University. As a singing teacher Claudine has worked for music schools, at tertiary colleges and privately in her home studio, coaching vocal students of all ages and abilities from beginner to professional. Claudine’s lifelong passion for music education will benefit all vocalists who seek to be encouraged, equipped and developed to their fullest potential.

Claudine is also a fully registered high school teacher and has taught classroom music to all secondary year levels through to year 12 VCE, as well as primary school classes, and has functioned as Department Head of Music on a variety of occasions.  She has expertly trained choirs and instrumental groups in many schools and churches, as well as directing school musical productions and concerts.  With her extensive knowledge of music styles, history, theory, harmony, aural, arranging, transcribing and more, Claudine offers a wealth of expertise to all who desire to broaden their musical abilities.

 

 

CHELSI HARDCASTLE – VOICE
Profile coming soon…

 

 

KATIE SOWDEN - VOICE
Katie is a professional singer, dancer and actress; she brings to her students a wealth of knowledge from years of stage performances. From her humble beginnings as an Aussie country girl from Dalby, Queensland, Katie’s talent for singing fast became the talk of the town. Her stand-out performances in church groups, school productions and local community events made her a familiar face in the regional Australian circuit and proved to further ignite her passion for the performing arts. Graduating from the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music with a Bachelor of Music (Music Theatre) in 2004, Katie has since performed professionally in the performing arts arena. Already having spent almost one year as lead vocalist overseas aboard the Tahitian Princess Cruise Liner, Katie is now based in the city of Melbourne where she is currently advancing her studies in dance.

Coming on board as a voice teacher with the Planetshakers School of Creative Arts in Term 3, 2008. Katie is a great asset to the team. Her expertise in the area of voice as well as her professional musical experience makes her the perfect voice teacher for any vocalist who is passionate about the performing arts.

 

NATALIE CARGER - VOICE
Having taught voice for over ten years, Natalie has a wealth of knowledge to offer her students. She studied Jazz Voice at the Elder Conservatorium and has over 8 years of solid technique training. Natalie is well equipped to challenge and inspire even the most advanced vocalist. With a heavy emphasis on correct vocal technique, she is experienced with re-training incorrect singing habits. Natalie has been singing professionally in vocal groups, gospel groups, church worship teams, and for large corporate events for many years. It is this background in group vocals, which accurately and passionately enables her to teach vocal ensembles. She always seeks to empower the individual to achieve more than ever thought possible.

 

 

LIZ WEBBER - VOICE
Profile coming soon…

 

 

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