Tillie Grundel
Voice Educator & Song Writer
Tillie is a dedicated and compassionate voice teacher, singer and songwriter from Sweden. With a strong foundation in music from music college and advanced vocal studies - including two years at one of Sweden's leading contemporary music schools, Tillie brings knowledge and heart to her teaching. In addition to her work as a teacher, she is currently working on her own pop/folk/grunge music project. Tillie has a special interest in vocal sustainability, anatomy, and interpretation, and is passionate about helping students find both confidence and joy in their singing. She integrates evidence-based methods into her teaching, having completed Vocalab’s CPD Accredited Course The Vocal Educator Toolkit and Estill Voice Training Levels 1 and 2.
Penelope Sai
Voice Educator & Song Writer
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With over 2 decades of experience as a professional jazz vocalist and composer, Penelope has now joined us to share her extensive knowledge of vocal technique, improvisation, and performance with aspiring singers.
Her professional music journey began in Paris, where she studied jazz vocals and improvisation under the guidance of award-winning jazz singer Anne Ducros. This formative experience laid the foundation for her career, which includes four critically acclaimed albums and several single releases, nominations for the Australian Jazz Bell Awards, and performances alongside esteemed musicians such as Didier Lockwood and Scotty Barnhart, Jonathan Swartz and many more professional jazz musicians.
As an educator, Penelope believes in fostering a supportive and creative environment where students can explore their unique voices and develop confidence in their musical abilities. Her approach combines classical vocal techniques with the expressive freedom of jazz, encouraging students to embrace both discipline and artistry in their practice.
Madeleine Rowland
Voice Educator
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Madeleine Rowland is a passionate and experienced vocal coach who has been teaching for more than 15 years. With over 3 decades of private voice study and a strong background in classical, music theatre, and contemporary styles, she brings warmth, knowledge, and a deep understanding of vocal pedagogy to every lesson.
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Madeleine has trained extensively in Estill Voice Training, completing Levels 1 and 2 (Figures for Voice and Six Voice Qualities) and is earning her Estill Figure Proficiency certificate. She has also studied the Accent Method of breathing with renowned specialist Ron Morris, adding to her holistic and evidence-based approach to vocal health.
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Her teaching spans all ages and stages, from young children discovering their voices to adults preparing for performance. She has a particular interest in working with trans and gender-diverse singers, supporting voice transitions with compassion and technical care.
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Madeleine's love for singing began with classical music and musical theatre, and she continues to perform regularly across Canberra. Her solo roles include Zerlina in Don Giovanni, Phyllis in Iolanthe, Oberto in Alcina, the Second Woman in Dido and Aeneas, and Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie. She has also appeared in numerous opera and musical theatre choruses, including La Bohème, Tosca, La Traviata, The Merry Widow, and many Gilbert & Sullivan productions.
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Madeleine is known for her nurturing teaching style and her ability to help students sing safely while having fun. She is especially passionate about teaching music theatre, Disney songs, and opera, and she is interested in the role of singing in wellbeing and voice as a tool for healing.
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Madeleine is currently fully booked.
Elisha Holley
Voice Educator & Director
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Elisha Holley is one of Canberra's most experienced and well-known singing teachers. Her reputation across the ACT has made her highly sought after especially by experienced students seeking to take their singing to the next level. Elisha has been performing since primary school and completed a Bachelor of Music in Performance and Pedagogy from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music in 2004. She has been teaching and performing ever since. Her extensive technical knowledge of the singing voice means she can assist to rectify technical difficulties experienced by both inexperienced and experienced singers and vocalists. Elisha utilises techniques from her pedagogy degree, e Estill Voice Training® course: Level 1 and 2 Course and Ron Morris' Accent Method Breathing. Her holistic approach enables her to provide students of all ages and levels with the tools needed to bring their voices to life and maintain a healthy singing voice for a lifetime.
Elisha has a strong interest in developing singers who are seeking to work on their technical knowledge of the voice, working with teachers on proven methods of addressing difficult technical issues and delivering vocal coaching in a corporate setting to assist executives deliver strong and well thought out presentations.
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Elisha is only taking referrals at this time.
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