Alisha Gartland
Director and Head Vocal Coach/Songwriting Coach
Alisha Gartland is a graduate of Melba Conservatorium of Music (Dip.Mus) and the Victorian College of the Arts (B. Mus in Musical Performance: Voice) whom has studied and worked professionally as a contemporary pop, musical theatre and opera singer.
Alisha teaches many students from beginners (of all ages) to students already working in the music industry, rebuilding technique, developing vocal style within original songs as well as preparing auditions. All students whom completed their AMEB Certificates/VCE under Alisha’s guidance have received A Honours/Credit results in both CPM & Singing for Leisure from Preliminary to Grade 7.

Meet HOV Coach: Allegra
Vocal Coach
Allegra has spent her life thus far singing all over the world including performances at the Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera House and on London’s West End. She is an ARIA nominated ABC Classic Artist and a PhD candidate at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, specialising in the teaching of Opera and Classical voice, as well as Musical Theatre and Commercial Pop/Rock styles.
Recent recordings include Evergreen Ensemble’s Curious Caledonians on ABC Classic, the Oscar Nominated and Ivor Award winning Anna Karenina film soundtrack and FOXTEL’s mini-series Fighting Season. Past performances include working with: Classic FM, ABC, Channel 7, Channel 10, Dame Judi Dench, Tina Arena, Marcia Hines, Jimmy Barnes, Neil Finn (Crowded House), Richard Tognetti (Australian Chamber Orchestra) and Russell Crowe; featured in the New York Times, The Age, Sunday Telegraph, Sydney Morning Herald, LIMELIGHT, The Stage UK and others.

Meet HOV Coach: Kathryn
Vocal Coach & Performance Music Coach
Kathryn is energetic, detail-oriented, and deeply passionate about vocal performance. A graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre from the Western Australian
Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Backed by over six years of experience as both a teacher and support worker, Kathryn brings a warm, collaborative approach to teaching-fostering meaningful connections with students while helping them unlock their full
vocal potential.

Meet HOV Coach: Kimmy
Vocal Coach & Performance Coach
Kimmy is an American/Australian singer, actor, dancer and music theatre performer, holding both a Diploma and Bachelor of Musical Theatre from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).
As a teacher, Kimberly is passionate about helping students build confidence, healthy vocal technique, and genuine connection to storytelling. She focuses on sustainable vocal habits, stylistic versatility, and performance through connection to material.
Kimberly believes every voice is individual, and tailors her teaching to suit each student’s goals, whether that is exams, auditions, confidence-building, or simply singing for enjoyment. Through teaching she aims to create a supportive environment where students feel safe to experiment, take risks, and develop their own artistic identity.

Meet HOV Coach: Brendan
Vocal Coach & Performance Music Coach
Brendan is a graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where he completed a bachelor in Music Theatre.
As a teacher, Brendan seeks to help give his students a love of music and singing above all else. Believing that, building a healthy technique, alongside building your love of the craft, is the key to developing yourself as an artist

Meet HOV Coach: Heidi
Vocal Coach & Acting Coach
Heidi is a vocal graduate of Victorian College of the Arts (VCA)
As well as performing she also writes her own music, both in styles of Musical Theatre and Pop / Folk music on the piano and guitar.
With over 13 years of professional training as a singer and actress, she blends the knowledge of many wonderful teachers and techniques as well as her own professional experience to encourage unique, sustainable and joyous voices and fosters a warm environment that helps people find their own artistry through their voice

Meet HOV Coach: V
Multi Instrumentalist and Songwriting Coach
V is a graduate of with her Bachelor of Music (Sydney Conservatorium) and Masters of Music Teacher (UniMelb) and is a multi instrumental teacher whom teaches: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass and Songwriting

Meet HOV Coach: CJ
Vocal Coach
CJ holds a Masters of Music Teaching (The University of Melbourne), a Bachelor of Musical Theatre (CQUniversity), and a DipMusTheatre
She leads student-centric lessons, establishing strong foundations for healthy singing and practices. She helps to guide students in building good routines and strategies to learn, explore, and develop their instruments with a sense of curiosity and play, no matter the age or experience level.

Meet HOV Coach: Peter
Guitar and Piano Coach
Peter is a guitarist, pianist and teacher.
Peter is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts where he received his Bachelors of Music Performance before continuing to undertake his Diploma of Education and Masters of Teaching at the University of Melbourne.
He has taught at various schools throughout the past 15 years, most notably Methodist Ladies College and Melbourne Grammar Campuses.

Meet HOV Coach: Will
Vocal Coach
Will was born in Melbourne and is an accomplished operatic tenor as a specialist but is a wonderful contemporary/pop and musical theatre trainer also with additional training/skills to fit the various genres and varying techniques required for all styles of voice.
Will’s first experience of the joy of singing was at age 9 when he joined the probationary ranks of the Australian Boys Choral Institute, an organisation he continued to sing with for a further 9 years. After completing his Bachelor of Music in Voice he came away with the privilege of working with some of Melbourne’s most accomplished performers and teachers, including Andrea Katz, Dean Sky-Lucas, Henry Choo, Christopher Tonkin and Merlyn Quaife. Will now performs all across Melbourne as a soloist and ensemble for Australian Contemporary Opera Co, Melbourne Opera, Melbourne Bach and Polyphonic Voices additional to educating and developing singers at The House of Voice in all genres including Pop, Rock, Contemporary and Musical Theatre despite his professional preference in opera/classical voice.

Meet HOV Coach: Maverick
Vocal and Acting Coach
Maverick is a Green Room Award Winning actor and music theatre performer from Melbourne. Maverick holds a BA in Music Theatre from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). His professional credits include The Suspects in Murder for Two (Arts Centre Melbourne/Hayes Theatre Co.), Michael in The Boys in the Band (JTC), Britt Craig in Parade (Soundworks Productions), Emilia in The Comedy of Errors (Australian Shakespeare Company), Chandler Bing in Friends! The Musical Parody (SK Entertainment), and Donny/Junee in A Model Murder (LPD/Sydney Festival).
As a singing teacher Maverick is passionate about helping students find their voice, both through vocal pedagogy and performance psychology. Every voice is as unique as every individual and although the foundations of vocal technique and health are relatively consistent across individuals, Maverick believes in tailoring a unique approach to each student. Contrary to myth, learning to sing is far from a paint-by-numbers approach!

Meet HOV Coach: Kimberley (online only)
Vocal Coach & Early Childhood Music Coach

Meet HOV Coach: Sam
Vocal Coach
(Currently away on tour)
Is a graduate of the Prestigious Victorian College of the Arts (Musical Theatre) and is a professional soloist and teacher.
Sams principle roles include:
An American in Paris (GWB/Australian Ballet), Titanic the musical, Jesus Christ Superstar (The Production Company), Together Apart (Gertrude Opera), Les Miserable, Pricilla Queen of the Desert, Falsettos and 42nd Street.
Sam was also one of the Ten Tenors 2019-2021 and toured for 25th Anniversary Tour and Home for the Holidays Tour
Sam is a recipient of the Rob Guest Endowment Playbill Future Prospect Award
Phoebe Baker
Songwriting Workshop Facilitator
Phoebe Baker is co-frontwoman, vocalist, and songwriter of Melbourne-based indie-pop band Alpine. Signed to Ivy League Records in Australia and Votiv in North America, the band has released the EP ‘Zurich’ (2010) and the albums ‘A Is For Alpine’ (2012) and ‘Yuck’ (2015).


