About Dot
Vocal Coach/Singing Teacher
I'm Dorothy Thorpe, Dot for short. Passionate about singing and teaching.
I get a thrill out of watching students "Ah-ha" moments.
With extensive training in many vocal methods. I have developed an extensive toolbox of strategies to help you realise your goals.
Dots Singing studio opened in 2009 with the vision of sharing my knowledge and passion.
I have helped develop singers in every genre of music, from rap to pop, RnB, jazz to musical theater.
Classically trained, I have since re-trained and now specialise in popular styles of music.
In July 2020, I started to create vocal exercises with instruction for YouTube.
I'm proud to say, my channel is a resource for singing teachers and music educators and educational institutions worldwide.
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.
CARD: Working With Children check.
National Association of Teacher of Singing (USA)
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