About Dot
Vocal Coach/Singing Teacher
Meet Dot, the passionate singing instructor and performer. As a seasoned teacher, Dot revels in witnessing her students' breakthrough moments.
With a wealth of vocal training and a diverse array of teaching strategies, she is equipped to help you reach your musical goals.
In 2009, Dot opened her singing studio with the mission of sharing her love of music.
With experience in every genre from rap to jazz and beyond, she is a versatile instructor.
Having honed her skills in classical technique, Dot now specializes in popular styles of music.
In July 2020, Dot took her expertise to the next level by creating instructional vocal exercises for YouTube. Today, her channel is a valuable resource for singing teachers, music educators, and institutions around the world.
Join Dot on her mission to spread the joy of singing!
Academic Qualification
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Music (Performance - Voice) Melba Conservatorium 2008
Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education - Monash University 2009/2010
CERTIFICATION COURSES:
Estill Voice Training: Level 1 & 2 Course - July 2012 & 2015
Somatic Voicework™ LoVetri Method Level I, II & III, Contemporary Commercial Music - USQ (Toowoomba), 2017 & 2019
Vocal Process - Singing Teacher Training Level 1 & 2 May 2020 with Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher
Soul Ingredients® Methodology Course:
When Science Meets Soul (Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin) Baldwin Wallace University, 31 July - 2 Aug, 2020
Certificate in Vocal Health First Aid completed Jan 2021 - https://vocalhealth.co.uk/
Vocal Health Anatomy - Short Course, Aug 2021
UKULELE:
James Hill Ukulele Initiative Teacher Certification Program - Level 1 Phase 1, 18 Nov 2017 - Hamilton New Zealand. Followed by nine months of online training, discussion and internet seminars to deepen the knowledge of ukulele playing and pedagogy.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
See Linkedin for further details of workshops and courses attended. P.s. Scroll to the bottom.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:
I continually strive to keep up with current stuff about singing and am a member of several local and international forums, support groups and networks for singing teachers and regularly listen to Podcasts.
Dorothy is a fabulous teacher. She has brought the joy of singing back and I am so very grateful. She is a gifted teacher who is able to match her style to any singer with outstanding results... Danielle S - Psychologist