SINGING LESSONS FOR KIDS, TEENS AND BEGINNERS

Possessing a passion for singing for as long as she can remember, Germaine began recording and performing at the age of 15.

Since then Germaine has worked extensively as both a lead and backing vocalist with various bands and groups, performing in numerous venues in Melbourne and across Australia.

Germaine has obtained an Advanced Diploma of Popular Music Performance from JMC Academy and has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Music) from RMIT University, achieving Distinctions for both accreditations.

“In my late teens I started performing with various bands, one of which was picked up by an agent. We began touring regularly and travelled all around Victoria & New South Wales. This was a very exciting time in my life as being paid to sing was like a dream come true! It felt like the start of what I’d hoped would be a hugely successful performing career.

But the busy schedule started taking its toll on my voice – sore throats and huskiness became an all too common occurrence. All my excitement about performing and touring had quickly turned into frustration and anxiety about the state of my voice. I knew that something was wrong and I needed some answers.

It was during my search for answers that I stumbled across Speech Level Singing, sometimes known as “The Seth Riggs Technique”. I’d first heard of Seth Riggs during my days of being a huge Michael Jackson fan. Seth was Michael’s vocal coach for over 20 years. The prospect of learning the same technique MJ practised seemed almost too good to be true!

To my delight, there were a small group of teachers in Melbourne. One of whom was Lisa Perks. My first lesson with her wasn’t like anything I’d ever experienced in a singing lesson before. I’d had various teachers up until this point, none of which had ever touched on the technical flaws in my voice. The exercises we worked on during lessons were easy, fun and were specifically designed for my vocal needs. The improvement and encouragement I felt after just a handful of lessons was enormous.

I didn’t know it at the time, but I was one of Lisa’s very first students after her move to Australia. It is now a privilege to be her assistant teacher at the Sing With Ease Vocal Studio. I’m now a Certified Level 1 Speech Level Singing Instructor – It’s so exciting to be teaching this brilliant technique which has helped my voice immensely over the past four years.”