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Welcome to VocaLab Singing Studio, where we offer a one-of-a-kind vocal coaching experience for singers of all skill levels both online and in-person! By blending Speech Pathology and singing teaching, we create a truly unique and holistic approach to vocal training. Sounds amazing, right?
We support you in achieving your vocal goals by combining clinical voice evaluations, evidence-based practices, and decades of teaching experience. As a new VocaLab student, you’ll begin with a Vocal Assessment with Elle (our sing voice specialist and SLP), who will discuss your goals, evaluate your voice, offer recommendations, and create a personalised plan for your dedicated VocaLab Vocal Teacher to follow over the course of your singing lessons.
Our ambition, although simple, is impactful: we strive for you to conclude every lesson with an invigorated sense of self and a newfound love for your voice. By infusing each session with positivity and encouragement, we hope to instill a deep-seated sense of accomplishment and pride in every student, leaving them feeling fantastic about their progress and vocal abilities. Want to learn about pricing? Click here
Elle Nichelle Holiday
Speech Pathologist CPSP
Singing Voice Specialist | Adelaide, SA
Annelise Hall
Associate Singing Teacher | BMusThtr | Sydney, NSW
Lani Zimmer
Associate Singing Teacher | BMus Jazz | Melbourne, VIC
Mae Bellamy
Associate Singing Teacher | BMus (Hons) | Brisbane, QLD
Leena Regan
Associate Singing Teacher | BMusCMVP | Adelaide, SA
Rachel Coppen
Associate Singing Teacher | Adelaide, SA
When you choose Elle as your vocal coach, you’re not only getting the expertise of a seasoned performer, but also the knowledge and experience of a voice-specialising Speech Pathologist. This unique combination of extensive singing training, teaching, performance experience, and clinical know-how allows Elle to provide a highly-specialised, bespoke voice services for professional Australian and international performers from the music scene and the world of musical theatre.
Elle works exclusively with adult singers on performance-based singing, vocal freedom, and self-confidence. Her lessons aim to strike a balance between the vocal mechanisms of breathing, phonation, and resonance while helping you understand the intricacies of your instrument, so you can eventually become the problem-solver of your own voice! Elle specialises in troubleshooting vocal issues, particularly in belt technique, and employs evidence-based voice rehabilitation strategies to create a sustainable singing voice. She is also a certified clinical vocal massage therapist and combines this in with singing lessons to help out those singers with pesky laryngeal tension. She understands how past negative experiences with singing teachers and performances can affect vocal confidence, and her warm, positive, holistic, and empowering approach will leave you feeling accomplished and supported after every session.
Elle regularly performs and teaches various vocal styles, including contemporary, musical theatre, gospel, R&B, soul, and jazz.
Due to high demand, if you’re interested in private voice lessons with our Director, Elle Holiday, please click on the enquiry button below. Be aware that Elle’s schedule for ongoing singing lessons in 2023 is currently fully booked.
If you’re open to working with our other VocaLab-trained Vocal Coaches, you can book your Vocal Assessment below. Elle will still be an integral part of your vocal journey, as she conducts all Vocal Assessment appointments, evaluates your voice, creates your individualized vocal plan targeting your goals, and collaborates with your VocaLab vocal coach to ensure you enjoy the complete VocaLab experience!
Annelise is a passionate, energetic and fun teacher with a strong desire to help people discover joy, freedom and confidence with their voice. She has a strong focus on vocal health and musical knowledge, working with people of all ages and skill levels. Annelise is a musical theatre performer with a Bachelor of Musical Theatre from the Queensland Conservatorium. She is also a trauma-informed voice practitioner and has completed Mental Health First Aid.
Annelise specialises in musical theatre, performance technique, acting through song and preparing for auditions. Annelise also enjoys teaching pop and jazz. An active performer herself, Annelise is currently playing the role of Sandy in the Australian National Tour of Grease the Musical. She most recently toured as Hope in the musical, The Marvellous Elephant Man, Sandy in Grease at QPAC, Sophie in Mamma Mia at The Events Centre and as the Soprano in The Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols quartet broadcast on Channel 9. With this experience, she will help you learn to combat stage fright, connect with an audience and find the joy in performing.
When working with Annelise you will have the chance to work on a diverse range of repertoire and develop your musicianship skills. Annelise has completed the VocaLab Vocal Educator Toolkit, the Trinity and AMEB exams in Voice, Musical Theatre and Music Craft and is able to guide you through the exam process if you wish.
Annelise believes in creating a positive environment where students feel encouraged, challenged and valued. Alongside improving your voice, you will enrich your life with an emotional connection to music.
To begin lessons with Annelise, you’ll first need a Vocal Assessment with Elle Holiday, our singing voice specialist and resident SLP. During this assessment, Elle will discuss your goals, evaluate your voice, and create an individualized vocal plan that Annelise will use to target your objectives.
When you book with a VocaLab instructor, you’re truly getting the support of the entire VocaLab team!
To book an initial or ongoing singing lesson with Annelise, click below
Mae is a warm, fun and approachable singing teacher based in Brisbane, Australia. With a lifelong passion for music and voice, she is dedicated to helping singers find freedom, authenticity and joy in their singing. Mae enjoys working with a variety of students from absolute beginners to professional vocalists. She is passionate about creating a positive and supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to explore their voices from a playful, curious perspective.
Mae’s specialty singing teaching areas are:
Mae honed these skills whilst completing her Bachelor of Music (Hons) in London, UK, studying contemporary voice (majoring in Jazz performance) and performing around the London live music scene.
Having trained with many renowned vocal coaches throughout her degree and since its completion, Mae brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her teaching practice. She is deeply committed to her continued professional development as a teacher, ensuring students receive the highest quality vocal training.
Mae firmly believes that anyone can improve their singing voice with proper support and guidance and a commitment to the craft. She is dedicated to empowering her students, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to achieve their vocal goals.
To begin lessons with Mae, you’ll first need a Vocal Assessment with Elle Holiday, our singing voice specialist and resident SLP. During this assessment, Elle will discuss your goals, evaluate your voice, and create an individualized vocal plan that Mae will use to target your objectives.
When you book with a VocaLab instructor, you’re truly getting the support of the entire VocaLab team!
To schedule an initial or ongoing singing lesson with Mae, click the link below.
Lani is a warm, passionate and caring teacher who harnesses her knowledge as an informed singing teacher and accomplished vocalist to best assist her students. Lani’s commitment to musical education is underpinned by a blend of empathy-led teaching practices and anatomical insights, creating an environment where students are encouraged, challenged and empowered. She sees singing as a transformative process, enabling individuals to unlock layers of emotion, discover newfound confidence, and embrace their identity.
Lani studied at Monash University in Melbourne, where she earned her Bachelor of Music, specialising in Jazz and Improvisation. Her commitment to continuous improvement led her to enriching experiences including completing a Jazz Intensive at NYU, New York, The Vocal Educator Toolkit, Estill Levels 1 & 2 and Creative Mindset Coaching at Echo.
In the solo spotlight, Lani captivates audiences with performances at iconic venues like the Melbourne Recital Centre, The Jazzlab and The Night Cat. Lani’s versatility extends to singing live backing vocals for Melbourne-based artists, harmonising in Melbourne based gospel/rnb choir Halo Vocal Ensemble, lending her voice to diverse studio and recording projects and regular corporate events. She hopes to use her experiences in the Melbourne music-scene to enrich and support her students, ensuring professional singers are equip to manage the demands of a high vocal load on their voice.
To begin lessons with Lani, you’ll first need a Vocal Assessment with Elle Holiday, our singing voice specialist and resident SLP. During this assessment, Elle will discuss your goals, evaluate your voice, and create an individualized vocal plan that Lani will use to target your objectives.
When you book with a VocaLab instructor, you’re truly getting the support of the entire VocaLab team!
Leena is a vocal coach who is deeply rooted in the commercial music scene. Holding a Bachelor of Music from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, and enriched by her extensive teaching experience at both Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California, and her artist development company, Songbird Society, Leena expertly blends academic knowledge with practical industry insights.
Specializing in commercial genres such as pop, hip-hop/rap, R&B, country, and rock, Leena focuses on nurturing sustainable vocal techniques and helping artists find and develop their personal sound. Her approach, rooted in both scientific evidence and deep empathy, draws from her personal journey through the murky waters of the music industry, chronic illness, and mental health challenges.
At the core of Leena’s teaching is the belief that when artists are true to themselves, they transcend the need for competition and create their own space to thrive in the music world. With this in mind, she guides her students towards a career path that is sustainable, authentic, and aligned with their values and well-being. This philosophy stems from her 17 years as an independent artist and professional songwriter, offering relatable insights into the artist’s journey.
Her vibrant and confident personality, coupled with a deep understanding of the music industry, inspires artists to embrace their individuality. Leena creates a coaching environment that is both nurturing and challenging, focusing on well-being, overcoming limiting beliefs, and building confidence in both vocal abilities and artistic identity.
Embark on a transformative journey with Leena and unlock the full potential of your artistry, embrace who you truly are, and cultivate the courage to let your unique light shine in the music industry.
To begin lessons with Leena, you’ll first need a Vocal Assessment with Elle Holiday, our singing voice specialist and resident SLP. During this assessment, Elle will discuss your goals, evaluate your voice, and create an individualized vocal plan that Leena will use to target your objectives.
When you book with a VocaLab instructor, you’re truly getting the support of the entire VocaLab team!
Rachel is based in Adelaide and is a dedicated singing teacher with a focus on building confidence and knowledge in her students. She offers evidence-based training in vocal health and technique, helping students reach their musical goals. Committed to fostering a comfortable and inclusive learning environment, she welcomes vocalists of all ages and levels.
As a passionate and experienced performer, Rachel captivates audiences whilst fronting her band, solo & duo projects, appearing in Top of the Bops at the Adelaide Fringe in 2023, and serenading loved-up couples on their wedding day. With a love of all things performing, Rachel especially appreciates mentoring budding musicians to make their gigging debut, assisting with repertoire, confidence-building, and answering any ‘how-to’ questions to get you on your way!
Her educational background includes completing the Vocal Educator Toolkit, reflecting her dedication to ongoing professional development. Rachel’s teaching expertise covers folk, pop, jazz, mentoring aspiring artists, and understanding vocal anatomy and physiology. She is particularly skilled in working with neurodiverse vocalists and emphasizes vocal health in her teaching. Rachel’s approach is both holistic and personalized, making her a valued vocal coach and mentor.
To begin lessons with Rachel, you’ll first need a Vocal Assessment with Elle Holiday, our singing voice specialist and resident SLP. During this assessment, Elle will discuss your goals, evaluate your voice, and create an individualized vocal plan that Rachel will use to target your objectives.
When you book with a VocaLab instructor, you’re truly getting the support of the entire VocaLab team!
VocaLab operates on the land of the Kaurna /ˈɡɑːnə/ People . We acknowledge the People who are the traditional custodians of this land. We pay respect to the Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations’ Peoples. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ wisdom, heritage, beliefs and continued connection to Country.
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