MASTER THE ART OF SINGING AT LIVIA BRASH MUSIC

PRIVATE VOICE TUITION

Welcome to Melbourne’s premier classical voice studio.

Discover the disappearing secrets of the golden age of opera in a safe and supportive environment.

Discover the disappearing gems of the golden age of opera with personalised singing lessons tailored to create vocal strength, range, and clarity.

Lessons also emphasise style and artistic interpretation, allowing you to develop a distinct dramatic perspective that complements your unique instrument.

Classical voice programs cater to all experience levels, from absolute beginners learning the fundamentals of healthy classical singing, to seasoned professionals looking to cultivate an old-school sound.

IS THIS FOR YOU?

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:

tight or effortful high notes
inconsistency across your range
difficulty navigating the passaggio
a lack of control under pressure
confusion from conflicting technical advice

Or:

a desire to refine and elevate an already developed technique

YOUR FIRST SESSION

All new students begin with a Vocal Consultation.

This is a focused, one-on-one session designed to assess your voice and begin technical correction immediately.

In this session, we will:

identify areas of tension or inefficiency
clarify how your voice is currently functioning
introduce practical adjustments you can apply straight away

This session provides both clarity and direction, whether you continue with ongoing training or not.

Book a Vocal Consultation

ONGOING TRAINING

3-Session Intensive

Designed to establish and stabilise technical changes.

Foundations of Bel Canto (10 sessions)

A structured programme designed to develop technical coordination and build a reliable foundation in the voice. Ideal for beginner to intermediate singers.

Professional Training Series (10 sessions)

For advanced singers seeking refined technical work, consistency under pressure, and deeper integration of their voice.

This is a highly individualised process, shaped around your repertoire, vocal demands, and artistic development. It draws on specialist techniques from historical Italian pedagogy, including the Melocchi Method, with a focus on:

Affondo and core resonance for effortless support

Chest voice development for power and clarity

This training allows your technique to meet the demands of professional performance, preparing you for roles, auditions, and high-level artistic challenges.

Foundations of Bel Canto

WHO I WORK WITH

I work with singers who are serious about developing their instrument and engaging with technique at a deeper level.

Beginners

Learn essential techniques for healthy and efficient singing.
Develop your vocal range, tone, strength and agility.
Build stage presence and expressiveness.
Increase your confidence in a supportive environment.
Discover the magic of opera as you sing beautiful music suited to your unique voice!
Rest assured your first steps into classical singing are in expert hands.
It's way less scary than you may think! Lessons are always light-hearted and fun.

Advanced

High-level and detailed coaching.
Strengthen and integrate your chest register for a powerful, resonant sound.
Master "Tecnica dell’Affondo"; this is an essential technique for depth, warmth, and strength.
Unlock a huge, dark sound by transitioning from mask to pharyngeal resonance.
Build endurance and power for demanding repertoire, especially important for spinto and dramatic singers.
Learn these techniques so they are not lost to time! Bring back thrilling, old-school operatic singing for contemporary audiences to enjoy!

Brydie Arundell (B.Mus)

Vocal Teacher, Canberra Music Tuition

"Livia is an incredibly supportive and encouraging teacher.

Her lessons helped me develop the skills and confidence to audition for music at university. I have been her student as both a novice and music graduate and her teaching at every level of my development has been inspiring and challenging in the best way. Livia is a kind, knowledgeable and enthusiastic teacher and she has had a great, positive influence on my singing."