WHO IS THIS FOR?
This work is for singers who are ready to move beyond surface-level instruction and address their technique at the root.
You may be experiencing:
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Tight or effortful high notes
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Inconsistent tone across the range
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Difficulty navigating the passaggio
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A sense of being “stuck” despite training
Or simply:
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A desire to refine and elevate an already developed technique, inspired by "old-school" singing of the early-mid 20th century.
MY APPROACH
My teaching is grounded in traditional Bel Canto principles, informed by historical Italian pedagogy, including elements of the Melocchi Method.
This is supported by an ongoing engagement with modern vocal science, allowing these principles to be understood and applied with greater clarity.
The result is a technique that is both historically grounded and functionally precise.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT?
Many singers encounter a divide between traditional teaching and modern vocal science.
My work bridges this gap.
Drawing on specialist historical knowledge, including principles associated with the Melocchi Method, alongside current scientific understanding of the voice, I provide a clear and coherent approach to technique.
This removes confusion and allows for:
efficient coordination
consistent results
a deeper understanding of how the voice functions
10-Week Foundations of Bel Canto Course
Build a powerful, reliable, beautiful voice
with old-school Italian technique.
Designed and taught by Australian soprano and lecturer Livia Brash, this 10-week 1:1 program gives singers a clear, structured pathway to genuine vocal transformation. Whether you’re completely new to classical singing or returning to the fundamentals, this course shows you how to build a healthy, resonant, and expressive instrument - step by step.
Grounded in historic Italian methods, the course focuses on practical, sustainable skills that singers can feel immediately.
What you’ll gain:
✓ Vocal power and stability
✓ Range development
✓ A safe and reliable technique
✓ Acting skills, musical literacy, and Italian lyric diction
This is a completely holistic education for the art of classical singing, including elements that are often neglected:
✓ Clear weekly practice structure with guidance to build your own routine - gain clarity, feel empowered, and see faster results,
✓ Weekly listening examples to explore technique in practice, learn active listening skills and journey through the exciting world of opera.
Ready to fall in love with opera and discover your voice’s true potential?
Exclusive Singing Tuition
for Teens & Adults
Meet your teacher
Livia Brash M.Mus, B.Mus
Livia Brash is a professional operatic soprano, lecturer, and voice teacher with nearly 15 years experience. ANATS certified, she has studied widely across Europe and Australia, teaching students from beginners to professionals worldwide.
Drawing from the rich tradition of historical pedagogy from the golden age of opera, alongside the latest in voice science, her expertise provides a rare perspective that sets her apart in Australian music education.
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