Sound Painting Studios - Holistic Voice Training by James Halloran

Trained both musically and in theatrical forms, James offers piano and vocal lessons with an edge. James understands that as a musician, it is just as important to captivate an audience with a performance as it is to have great technique. It is because of this that James specialises in not only training musicians but in finding and harnessing student's natural performance ability. In doing so, students will gain confidence and learn to capture and refine their stage presence, leaving audiences with a stunning performance every time. His teaching methods are holistic, looking at everything that affects us as musicians, from imaginative psychological tools through to exercises to strengthen technique, this comprehensive style of learning sets him apart from many other teachers and it is fun and enjoyable for students as well as being is incredibly effective for fast progress. James has a home studio located in Holland Park which he teaches from, He specialises in Classical and Jazz/Contemporary based vocal training as well as piano lessons of all genres. The Crafting Creativity - Music Teaching Studio offers tried and tested tools for guaranteed improvement. These include:

•Recording sessions, providing students with physical evidence of their progress.

•Practise cards for younger students, keeping them motivated with rewards available upon completion.

•Digital recordings of exercises, making it easier to practise, resulting in more practise being done and fast tracking students' Progress. With 7 years of experience teaching piano and singing, James offers engaging lessons for people of all ages. His junior piano program starts at 6 years old and continues well into adulthood. These lessons are fun, musical and practical. His vocal lessons are endless in their variation, all vocal lessons will cover technique, grounded performance and sensitivity with optional focus on song-writing and improvisation. James is also able to take students through their AMEB exams if desired. His pricing structure is as follows:
•$30 for 30 minutes
•$45 for 45 minutes
•$60 for an hour.