Singing Lessons Melbourne
A popular teacher in high demand, Natsuko teaches passionately to students of all ages. Her teaching style is energetic and quite original, based on her strong classical singing training plus prolonged studies with a speech pathologist, Alexander technique specialists and physiological studies through martial arts discipline. Natsuko regularly attends professional development courses as well as taking private lessons in order to maintain the most up to date knowledge in pedagogy of singing. She mainly teachers beginner to intermediate students of classical, contemporary popular and musical theatre genres. "Voice is such a personal instrument and one needs to be in touch with themselves mentally as much as physically. It is noting more rewarding than hearing better sound coming out from my students mouth and seeing their big smile." Natsuko is also an experienced teacher for preparing examinations including VCE. She has taught at private schools including MLC, Trinity Grammar School and Caulfield Grammar School. All of her VCE students have succeeded in their examinations. Here are some of the testimonials and students performance videos.
Ari (Band singer)
I had been a frustrated singer for years with many conflicting ideas about style and technique. Upon commencing lessons with Natsuko, many of these ideas were put into context and began to make sense. Natsuko has a clear understanding of the differences in musical styles and their relevant techniques and is able to demonstrate what she is talking about. Natsuko is a warm personality, offering much encouragement and positive energy in lessons. I always walk away from lessons feeling inspired and motivated. Since commencing lessons with Natsuko, I have increased my vocal range, have developed a range of different vocal sounds and techniques (not just belting all the time) and have gained much confidence in approaching styles that I was previously not comfortable in performing. I also have a voice left at the end of a 4 set gig which was previously inconceivable. I highly recommend Natsuko as a teacher of voice. Ari Farrar.
Parent testimonial for Holly (Teenage singer)
Natsuko has been teaching Holly for 4 years. During that time she has had a wonderful influence on Holly's singing. She has helped Holly work on her breathing and posture and to understand the impact these have on singing. She has encouraged Holly to compete in eisteddfods which she has done with great success. Natsuko provides performance opportunities through her regular soirees and masterclasses; at these she teaches her students how to dress, stand, use gestures and deeply engage with the audience. She has also encouraged Holly to complete singing exams which have given her a disciplined focus. Holly also passed many auditions in and outside of her schools, using the guidance being given in these sessions.
Natsuko's positive attitude to life in general has been a great example to Holly.
Natsuko's positive attitude to life in general has been a great example to Holly.
Anita (Jazz singer)
When looking for a classically trained vocal coach, I became acquainted with Natsuko and began taking lessons from her. I study Jazz/Contemporary music at Monash and was really interested in learning vocal technique from a classical teacher. I hoped for a teacher who also knew how to teach contemporary. Natsuko has been an excellent choice. She started me off with classical training and helped me apply the same technique to my contemporary songs. This is what is so great about Natsuko. She can help you in any genre of singing. She has helped me with Pop, Jazz and even Brazilian music. I am always inspired by Natsuko's vivacity and her ability to quickly find strategies to solve the questions I bring her. The exercises are so much fun, and each lesson brings a new layer of understanding of how I can improve my singing. I could have never imagined the power and freedom I now have with my voice. I give thanks to Natsuko for being a brilliant coach. With her help I have progressed so much. These two years of lessons with Natsuko have been so worthwhile and I look forward to learning so much more as I journey on with her as my teacher. Anita Levy
Bella (Teenage beginner)
Natsuko has been an amazing singing teacher. In the one year she has been teaching me, she has helped me release my voice and tackle tension and bad breathing habits, that no other teacher has done before. She uses her vast knowledge of the voice and body anatomy to help me grow as a singer and performer. She teaches with clarity and perseverance. She is always ready to help with any auditions or performances. When I am preparing for a performance, Natsuko doesn't just teach me how to sing the song technically to the utmost perfection, she teaches me how to act and where to emphasise the words in the song. She helps me give a good performance.
Thank you Natsuko for everything this year, I look forward to many more amazing years.
Thank you Natsuko for everything this year, I look forward to many more amazing years.
Jenny (Adult singer who had studied singing at Uni)
I have been having singing lessons with Natsuko for about two and half years and before that I have been with 3 other singing teachers. I found I work with Natsuko the best due to her pragmatic approach and inspiration from her international performing experience in opera and musical theatres.
Natsuko was soon able to point out and tackle my old singing and breathing problems which nobody else was able to find the cause. Her deep understanding of the relationship between body anatomy, our vocal instruments and cultural influences (our habits and the phonetic system of different languages) has significantly helped me to improve my singing techniques.
Natsuko is always keen to support her students to take on real challenge by entering us into different singing competitions, exams and giving out real on-stage experience at her concerts. It was also my honour to have the opportunities to perform at her concerts together with other talented musicians; all have become my invaluable experiences.
Thank you Natsuko for always being there, your patience and support throughout my singing journey.
Jenny Chiu
Natsuko was soon able to point out and tackle my old singing and breathing problems which nobody else was able to find the cause. Her deep understanding of the relationship between body anatomy, our vocal instruments and cultural influences (our habits and the phonetic system of different languages) has significantly helped me to improve my singing techniques.
Natsuko is always keen to support her students to take on real challenge by entering us into different singing competitions, exams and giving out real on-stage experience at her concerts. It was also my honour to have the opportunities to perform at her concerts together with other talented musicians; all have become my invaluable experiences.
Thank you Natsuko for always being there, your patience and support throughout my singing journey.
Jenny Chiu