Kia ora, I’m Michelle

Co-Vice President, New Zealand Association of Teachers of Singing (NEWZATS)

Member, New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists’ Association (NZSTA)

Speech Language Therapist, Vocologist

Singing and Piano Teacher

After completing a Bachelor of Performing Arts at the University of Otago and a Master of Speech Language Pathology at the University of Canterbury with Distinction, I have enjoyed working across the fields of Speech Therapy and as a performing arts tutor.

I work with a broad range of clients, with a focus preventing and treating voice disorders. As a tertiary trained Contemporary Commercial Singer and Speech Pathologist, I am particularly passionate about working with professional voice users to develop healthy and efficient voice use practices to maximise vocal ability.

I enjoy performing and teaching a variety of music from musical theatre to classic rock and jazz.

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  • "My work with Michelle was absolutely amazing beyond what words could express. I had severe restrictions that essentially stopped me from communicating, however due to a personalised vocal routine and regular checking and corrections, I finally (and quite literally) have my voice.

    -Voice Therapy Client

  • "I had a really great experience with Michelle. I saw lots of improvement with my voice after my first session, and my second session made sure I was on the right track with my exercises. I was really happy with my treatment and the treatment plan outlined for me, and I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone else with similar vocal issues."

    -Voice Therapy Client

  • "Wow. I am so thrilled we have chosen you for our daughter's singing lessons. She is fizzing after her first lesson and got so many important tips and tricks."

    -Parent of Singing Student

  • "Michelle is amazing! She really works hard to find the perfect way to communicate to the singer exactly what techniques to use to produce a better sound. I am way more confident and proud of my singing since Michelle started teaching me!"

    -Adult Singing Student

  • "[My daughter] is loving her lessons with you! She has repeatedly said how nice you are, and she comes home fizzing with excitement to share what she has learnt."

    -Parent of Piano Student

  • Jim, who is 6 years old, absolutely loves learning the piano with Michelle! She is so great with children and has a real gift for teaching, her pedagogy is fantastic. She knows just how to explain things in a way that clicks, and Jim is always excited for his next lesson. It’s a joy to see him grow in confidence and enjoyment thanks to Vocal Tones’ guidance!

    - Florence (Parent of a Piano Student)

Based in Lincoln, New Zealand

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