Vocal Coaching
Every lesson is designed for the individual student. No two lessons look the same.
Geoffrey is a highly experienced and sought after vocal coach and has an extensive knowledge of musical theatre repertoire and industry practices and expectations.
Depending on your needs, a coaching session will include:
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Vocal Technique
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Storytelling
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Song Interpretation
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Learning the correct notes and rhythms of your song
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Record practice or performance tracks
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Acting Through Song
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Repertoire Exploration
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Musical Style Analysis and Understanding
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Performance and Presence
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Auditions
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Self Tapes
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Career Mentoring and Mindset
This is more than just practicing songs; we are building a powerhouse system for your artistry to thrive.
So whether you are preparing to audition for the ensemble in your local community production, or you need to learn a principal role in a major musical Geoffrey is here to help you discover the most open and authentic version of you.
Lesson Length: 60 minutes
Available In Person (South Yarra, Melbourne) or Online.
Rates:
Casual/One-Off Lessons - $120
Vocal Coaching 10 pack, 6 Month Plan - $1,100
($110 per lesson, an 8% discount for bulk purchase)
(Must be used within 6 months of purchase date, all unused lessons are forfeited at 6-month mark)
Instalment plans available, contact for more information.
Vocal Coaching 10 pack, 3 Month Plan - $1,000
($100 per lesson, a 16% discount for bulk purchase)
(Must be used within 3 months of purchase date, all unused lessons are forfeited at 3-month mark)
Instalment plans available, contact for more information.
To book a 10 pack please email melbournemusicaltheatrestudio@gmail.com to arrange payment and set up your plan.
Audition Repertoire Overhaul
This is a one-off session designed to target your audition book.
“An Audition Book is a well curated selection of material that you love and sing well that, taken together, provides a clear picture of who you are as an artist.”
(Claudia Friedlander, The Singer's Audition & Career Handbook)
Geoffrey is a leading Musical Director who has been a part of casting teams on productions in Australia and internationally. He has an extensive knowledge of Musical Theatre repertoire, a deeply diverse understanding of style, and years of practice experience on the casting panel.
In this session we will:
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Discuss your previous auditions experiences and current expectations
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Analyse your current audition repertoire
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Discuss current trends in auditions and casting
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Learn how to decode an audition brief
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Identify your strengths and casting types
Geoffrey will then:
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Spring clean your current repertoire with you
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Identify any gaps in your audition book
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Give you a framework with which to compile your audition repertoire
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Give you resources to find new repertoire
Your audition book isn’t simply a collection of songs; it’s one of the first places your artistic identity begins to emerge. The songs you choose should answer questions like who are you, what stories do you tell best, and what do you want casting directors to remember about you.
Book in now and change the way you approach auditions forever!
Available In Person (South Yarra, Melbourne) or Online.
Lesson Length: 75 minutes
Cost: $150
Conducting Coaching
Are you a new Musical Director and don't know where to start? Have you never held a baton before?
As an experienced Musical Director and Conductor, Geoffrey is here to help guide you through the journey of music directing a production. In our coaching sessions, depending on your questions, we will address:
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Stick technique as it applies to musical theatre repertoire
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Conducting from the keyboard
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Marking up your vocal score and full score
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Crafting the score (including shaping underscoring)
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How to schedule rehearsals for the cast and orchestra
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How to create a vocal breakdown for your ensemble
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Rehearsal strategies for vocal calls and orchestra rehearsals
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Strategies for cast warmups
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Maintaining the show during the run
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Effective communication with cast, orchestra, creatives, management and producers
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Problem solving and managing conflict
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How to prepare before the first day or rehearsal
Book in now!
Available In Person (South Yarra, Melbourne) or Online.
Lesson Length: 80 minutes
Cost: $150
Self Tape Feedback
The audition landscape has changed over the last few years and self tapes are here to stay!
Are you time poor but would still like feedback on your self tape before submission?
Introducing... Self Tape Feedback!
Having sat behind the audition table for commercial musicals since 2010, Geoffrey has watched thousands of self tapes (not to mention the many more thousands of in-person auditions). With an eye developed from many years of watching successful (and not so successful) auditions, Geoffrey will watch your tape and analyse it in great detail to help you produce your strongest performance on tape.
Within 72 hours of your submission you will receive a voice note that was recorded live with realtime feedback from the viewing of your tape. Geoffrey will provide clear and direct feedback which may include:
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Appropriate stylistic choices
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Any pitch or rhythm inaccuracies (how well you have learnt the song)
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Clarity in storytelling (including your 'moment before' and the end of your song)
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General presentation
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Suggestions regarding vocal choices
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Any suggestions on your cut
You will then have the opportunity to re-film and re-submit your tape for Geoffrey to review again and provide further feedback on any adjustments or changes.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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One song per booking/submission ONLY. Additional songs will require an additional booking for each
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Please include the link to your tape in the ADD YOUR MESSAGE section
Book in now!
Available Online.
Cost: $65 per song