Louise has been a professional performer and accomplished vocal tutor for over 20 years; she has a wealth of knowledge and experience to pass onto her pupils from beginner vocal students right through to professionals.
Louise has tutored a variety of students over the years from beginners of 5 years of age to adults. Louise has a genuine passion and drive as a performer and teacher. This enthusiasm shines through in her lessons with her students. They remain excited about attending their lessons and gain a considerable amount of skill and guidance quickly and efficiently whilst having a lot of fun on the way. Louise holds a strong belief and has experienced through her years of teaching that singing lessons can change lives.
Background
Louise has been a professional performer and accomplished vocal tutor for over 20 years; she has a wealth of knowledge and experience to pass onto her pupils from beginner vocal students right through to professionals.
Louise has tutored a variety of students over the years from beginners of 5 years of age to adults. Louise has a genuine passion and drive as a performer and teacher. This enthusiasm shines through in her lessons with her students. They remain excited about attending their lessons and gain a considerable amount of skill and guidance quickly and efficiently whilst having a lot of fun on the way. Louise holds a strong belief and has experienced through her years of teaching that singing lessons can change lives.As a most passionate and determined teacher Louise confidently equips her students with the vocal, performance, composition and theoretical skills that will see them excel.
As Louise has also been trained dramatically, workshops are conducted during school
holidays teaching her students how to perform which includes a showreel for each of the
attendees. Louise also conducts Studio Recording workshops which have been a
wonderful and exciting experience for all involved.
Whilst working as a professional singer for over 20 years, Louise has also enjoyed the privilege of sharing all these skills with many other musicians and audience members.
Louise specialises in contemporary techniques and places emphasis and focus on diaphragmatic breathing, support, tone, pitch, phrasing, pronunciation, dynamics, emotion, all the time students are developing new skills and self-confidence, some music theory and much more like… microphone techniques, stage presence, movement, expression, audition skills, while building a broad repertoire and of course marketing for the advanced students.
All weekly lessons are tailored to suit the needs and goals of each individual and whether
you want to sing for fun, or are more serious about your craft, Louise will skillfully guide
you accordingly.
Recent Performance Highlights
Jazz Duo at the National Property Developers Excellence Awards
Jazz Trio Ingham Institute of Cancer Ball with David Campbell
Lead singer in a residency band for a prime time NZ TV
Talk Back show Touring as lead Singer on all the main stages and Opera Houses in NZ
Lead singer at private functions with a number of bands, swing orchestras, jazz ensembles etc.
Producing and Directing a Childrens Musical
Musical Theatre and Cabaret shows as lead singer/actor/dancer
Click here to see Louise Marie McDonald's vocal demonstration
