About Kath Williams – Singing Teacher Sunshine Coast
Kath Williams – Musician, Vocalist, Singing Teacher Sunshine Coast, Specialist Voice Teacher, Facilitator, Vocal Health Consultant, Master of Music Studies (Contemporary Music)/DipMus/GradDipMus (Vocal Pedagogy), AssDipHSc/R.N/T.AA CIVDis
As she approaches her third decade involved in the Australian Music Industry as a player, singer, performer and facilitator, Kath Williams’ passion for singing gets stronger every day!
Kath’s love of singing and a desire for further knowledge led her to undertake post graduate studies in Contemporary Voice Pedagogy at QLD Conservatorium from 2011-2014.
Having completed her Masters degree, Kath is a Specialist Voice teacher and Vocal Health Consultant and is the Sunshine Coast delegate for ANATS (Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing).
“I derive my teaching tools and techniques from a wide range of sources, all based on pedagogical research, functional voice training, physiological fact and practical outcomes.”
Kath has a strong history of involvement in youth and community music projects including Bondi Youth Wave 1987 and 1992 and Sunshine Coast Creative Careers in Music Mentoring Program 2005-2009, and also Sunshine Coast TAFE in facilitation of The Access Program music and drama programs for people with diverse abilities.
Kath’s musical family background and nursing career have set her up to be able to blend her abilities in health science and the arts.
As a highly recommended contemporary specialist voice teacher, Kath teaches rock, pop, soul, blues, jazz and musical theatre styles, and she works with a number of private vocal students of all ages, from beginners to professional performers.
She also teaches guitar, musicianship and performance craft and approaches lessons holistically, tailoring the lesson to the needs of each individual or group.
“I’ve studied Voice Pedagogy….the art of teaching singing, which emcompasses not only singing but perceptual motor learning, somatic bodywork, Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, and the connection between Body, Mind and Voice.”
“I believe that everyone and anyone can sing…some people have a seemingly natural talent, and others may have to really work at building and training a voice….a lot of the time we create patterns of tension that gets in the way of our free natural sound, and these tension habits need to be undone. Either way, healthy vocal technique and the appropriate vocal set up for contemporary repertoire leads to balance strength, power, excellence and loads more satisfaction, fun and freedom in performance.”I love the philosophy of the eminent Juilliard School (New York) voice teacher Oren Brown, of “THINK, LET, TRUST, and the wisdom of Moshe Feldenkrais…”If you know what you do, then you can change it”.
Kath’s Professional Development
Kath is a passionate learner in voice herself, and continues to study diverse styles of vocal pedagogy.
Kath has trained under one of the world’s leading ground breaking contemporary voice researchers and teachers, Dr Irene Bartlett DMA at QLD Conservatorium, Griffith University
Kath is Certified in Levels I, II & III Somatic Voicework™ The LoVetri Method, under world leading voice researcher and teacher Jeannette LoVetri.
Kath is also a graduate and Certified Affiliate Teacher of CoreSinging™ , trained by the eminent Dr Meribeth Dayme.
Kath has also studied Circle Singing and Vocal Improvisation with the amazing Rhiannon, at Hollyhock, Cortes Island, Canada…a life changing and mind blowing singing experience !
Kath has also studied Voice Therapy Spectrum with Prof. Verdolini-Abbott of the University of Pittsburgh USA, and is therefore able to assess vocal problems and make recommendations for treatment and practices to alleviate the vocal behaviours and tension that is usually the cause of the problem.
Kath participated in the Acapella Workshop with Deke Sharon at the 2018 Festival of Voices
Kath Williams was the 2012 recipient of the Australian Voice Association Award for academic achievement in Voice,
and the Griffith University Award for academic excellence 2011, 2012, and 2014.
My Philosophy
” I feel it is really important to assist all singers, from complete beginners to pro gig singers to develop healthy voice habits…so if you are feeling hoarse, or croaky, or you feel you are not progressing and have limitations come and see me !…I love working with all singers regardless of age and experience level. Kath can also refer you on to other health professionals for further treatment where necessary.
Kath is a passionate, committed freelance teacher and can see you in 1:1 private lessons, or tailor your workshop or group session to meet your needs.
Qualified and experienced and therefore a highly effective teacher, Kath can assess, identify and address and vocal problems or limitations, design a unique personal program of exercises and technique for you, and set you up to develop a freedom and trust in your voice that allows you to connect emotionally and feel free.
“I am so happy to report a high level of satisfaction from my students, it is my goal and mission that you leave your lesson feeling positive changes taking place”.
“The most important thing about singing is the desire to do it …that will help you through the tough times and the plateaus in learning. That will have you wishing for more. When those moments of feeling the freedom and ease of your true free voice come, when you finally can hit those notes and nail that song you love there is nothing on earth like it…it’s pure joy. And it brings joy to others too.”
Kath performs regularly on the Sunny Coast fronting Blues Martini Band and Duo, plays guitar and sax, and has a background of 14 years in classical dance. Kath loves to work with singers to achieve their goals and progress as performers while reinforcing the importance of hard work and determination that is essential for success as an artist…as well as having lots of fun and building confidence and self esteem on the journey.