Kent Vocal Studio

Much of my work as a teacher is helping students build a solid vocal technique.
From there i tell them when they are on stage to just sing and express the song!

The idea is when you develop technique carefully in the practice room it naturally (over time) will be there on stage too.

But the focus on stage is on performance!

Glad to be a part of this! It was fun deciphering harmony parts to teach the teens.

Great group of talented kids. I am looking forward to more ahead with the end of year musical (High school musical 2 ) which will be a nice challenge for singers!

🎭 Curtain Call 2026 🎭

Last night was our very first Nova Youth Theatre showcase… and honestly, what this group achieved in just FOUR months is something truly special.

A brand new program. New faces. Different age groups. Students who had never worked together before. Families putting their trust in us from day one. And somehow, in such a short amount of time, these kids came together as a TEAM and delivered a showcase we could not be prouder of.

Was it perfect? No. We had hiccups, lessons learnt, stressful moments behind the scenes and plenty of things we’ll continue improving as we grow. But for a first-year program? The level of professionalism, commitment, teamwork and talent shown on that stage tonight was incredible.
For a first showcase, the standard these students set tonight was exceptional the kind of chemistry, passion and polish that takes some programs years to build.

And the exciting part? We are only just getting started.

Every challenge this season threw at us only made us stronger as a crew, stronger as a program and more determined to create something unforgettable for these kids. I have absolutely no doubt that our Curtain Call showcases will continue to grow and thrive every single year….

And best believe… we are already planning more BIG things for 2026. We cannot wait to bring our musical to the stage and close out the 2026 theatre season with an extraordinary bang.

To every single person who supported our Youth Theatre program over these last four months thank you. Seeing the audience full of love, encouragement and support meant more than you know. And to those who stayed back after the show to congratulate the students and celebrate their efforts… thank you for making them feel seen and valued.

Because at the end of the day, that is what this is all about.
The students.

No matter what happens behind the scenes, our priority will always be making sure these young performers are thriving, growing in confidence, nurturing their talent and being given opportunities to chase their dreams wherever those dreams may take them.

We are endlessly grateful for the amazing team beside us,helping every step of the way, and for the people already offering their support for the future of this program. I truly couldn’t do it without you all.

And to our students… wow.
Watching so many of you finally get a chance to step into the spotlight, take on bigger roles, back yourselves and shine on stage was emotional to watch. You should all be so proud of yourselves because we certainly are.

Nova Youth Theatre is only at the beginning of its story, but I am so proud of what we are building together.

We’re only scratching the surface of what this program is capable of… and the future is looking pretty incredible. ✨

Congratulations on a Great Show…

Was great to work with Chantal again and help her prepare for the next potential opportunity!

My teaching approach is patient and tailored to individual needs and goals!
Currently due to my work with NOVA performing arts I am working a lot with musical theatre singers but I work with all styles of singing helping increase efficient technique, confidence and vocal health!
I work with beginners, intermediates and working professionals!

I am currently based in Dubbo nsw but I have online students in various places around Australia (Chantal has her sessions online)

A good teacher or mentor is like gold in this world! That’s something I value and try to embody because of the difference I know it can make!

My confidence in reaching my ultimate dream of being in musical theatre was knocked hard recently. I’m so glad that, even though I was down, I was not out, when opportunity knocked… and I knew exactly who to turn to!

Luke Bernard Kent at Kent Vocal Studio has been my coach for a very long time now. I’ve traded training spots with one of my children but I can still rely on him for advice across so many realms.

I booked a session with him yesterday for an upcoming audition, and he was so incredibly helpful, so in tune with my voice and how to help with my struggles with reading and following music. He’s worth every penny (and he doesn’t charge much at all)!!! 💕💕💕

I am teaching a beginner songwriting course online (using zoom video software) for Sydney community college starting on Tuesday 6.30pm on the 12th of may.

I have taught singers for over 14 years but before that I worked in amateur and professional situations playing various instruments (guitar, bass, drums, keyboard ,saxophone and trombone)

With my singer/songwriter wife i have been a part of several projects writing songs for briefs.
I also produced and recorded her EP- you can listen to it for free at-
katekent.bandcamp.com

I have been writing music for over 30 years with a strong focus on chord progressions and melody but I also have written various songs with lyrics.

The course is aimed at beginners who want to learn some of the foundations of writing songs!

https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/course/SWCB

Songwriting Course for Beginners - Short Courses Sydney Learn how to write a song with our music and singing short courses in Sydney. Have you ever wanted to write a song? Have you ever wondered what goes into creating one? Songwriting is a creative and expressive art form that anyone can learn. All yo...

Congratulations to KVS student Eleanor Kruger.
Leading up to her Eisteddfod performance we worked on dynamics, opening up her vocal tone and vocal freedom.

Not my video but potentially helpful to many singers!

Super helpful snd easy to do stretch that can really help free up the voice.

The SCM ( sternocleidomastoid muscles) are strap like muscles on both sides of the neck that when tight can really interfere with vocal range vocal ease!

SCM Muscle Stretch for Instant Relief! #drmandell #health #neck #scm Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Lessons tailored to individual needs and goals!

Technique that unlocks your free voice to sing the music you love .

I have taught beginners through to touring professionals over the past 14 years of teaching.

Great short video on tension release that can really help singers! The video is created by a physiotherapist.

Jaw, tongue and neck tension are areas many singers struggle with sometimes unknowingly!

I work on releasing these tensions in singers i teach often as I have had to work on releasing such tensions in my own singing!

Part 1 - Jaw or Neck Pain? Release Your Tongue! #tmj #neckpain #headache Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

One of the most important things for vocal health is hydration! Drinking water is something that should be done across the day for general health and well-being.

Inhaling steam is an excellent way for singers to get direct hydration (drinking water requires it to be digested and used by the body first)

Not only does it hydrate the voice but it can help relax vocal muscles, reduce any inflammation and help open the sinus areas.

I bought this steamer today as my previous one has not yet been located after moving recently.

You don’t have to have a machine like this as you can simply inhale steam from a cup of hot water but it’s a great portable option for me especially teaching hours in an air conditioned room.

I was teaching my young group class at NOVA Performing Arts today and I gave them a challenge to see how long they can hold a ‘hiss’ for .

This is a common breathing development exercise.

They all thought they would be competing against each other but I told them the goal was to see how long you achieved today and try and beat that by 2 seconds the next week.

They win if they succeed at doing better than their own previous time next week.

This will hopefully reinforce the idea that they are their own true competition!
Always aiming to be better than they were last week.
Being inspired and challenged by others abilities is great (someone will always be better) but comparison can so easily become a demotivating trap!

***Photo was taken while waiting for them to join the class***