Classical Vocal Training For Emerging Opera Singers
SINGING LESSONs DRAMATIC COACHINg AUDITION PREParation
Services
Singing Lessons
These singing lessons are for those who want a thorough grounding in classical technique.
Dramatic Coaching
Develop spatial awareness, understanding proxemics, body language, characterisation and establishing peripheral vision.
Audition Preparation
Learn text analysis and spatial mapping while developing character to facilitate the space of an aria.
Services
Singing Lessons
These singing lessons are for those who want a thorough grounding in classical technique.
Dramatic Coaching
Develop spatial awareness, understanding proxemics, body language, characterisation and establishing peripheral vision.
Audition Preperation
Learn text analysis and spatial mapping while developing character to facilitate the space of an aria.
Christine Douglas
Operatic Soprano
Christine has had a distinguished career as an operatic soprano with Opera Australia, the Victorian State Opera, State Opera of South Australia, Western Australian Opera, Opera Queensland, Melbourne and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras and the Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide Festivals.
Having worked as a director for Opera Australia, Opera Queensland, the NZ Singing School, and as founding Artistic Director for Sydney-based company, Pacific Opera, Christine’s creativity spans beyond the stage.
Awarded the Churchill Fellowship and having spent time researching best practice in opera training in the UK and USA, Christine now works as a freelance soprano, producer, director, vocal coach and mentor to the next generation of Australasian operatic talent.
Christine Douglas
Operatic Soprano
Christine has had a distinguished career as an operatic soprano with Opera Australia, the Victorian State Opera, State Opera of South Australia, Western Australian Opera, Opera Queensland, Melbourne and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras and the Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide Festivals.
Having worked as a director for Opera Australia, Opera Queensland, the NZ Singing School, and as founding Artistic Director for Sydney-based company, Pacific Opera, Christine’s creativity spans beyond the stage.
Awarded the Churchill Fellowship and having spent time researching best practice in opera training in the UK and USA, Christine now works as a freelance soprano, producer, director, vocal coach and mentor to the next generation of Australasian operatic talent.
Portfolio
Operas Directed
— Cosi fan tutte (Mozart)
— Daphnis et Chloé (Offenbach)
— Die schöne Galathee (von Suppé)
— Hansel & Gretel Humperdinck)
— Il mondo della luna (Haydn)
— La sonnambula (Bellini)
— The Barber of Seville (Rossini)
— The Magic Flute (Mozart)
Co-Productions
— Canberra Symphony Orchestra
— Willoughby Symphony Orchestra
— The Marais Project
— Bel a Capella Sydney
— Omega Ensemble
— National Trust of NSW
— Supreme Court of NSW
Positions Held
— Artistic Director Classical, SSNZ
— Opera Director, NZSS
— Founding Artistic Director, Pacific Opera
— Executive Vice-Chair, Pacific Opera
— Associate Director, Melbourne Opera School
— Consulting Executive Director, AOAC
Portfolio
Operas Directed
— Cosi fan tutte (Mozart)
— Daphnis et Chloé (Offenbach)
— Die schöne Galathee (von Suppé)
— Hansel & Gretel Humperdinck)
— Il mondo della luna (Haydn)
— La sonnambula (Bellini)
— The Barber of Seville (Rossini)
— The Magic Flute (Mozart)
Co-Productions
— Canberra Symphony Orchestra
— Willoughby Symphony Orchestra
— The Marais Project
— Bel a Capella Sydney
— Omega Ensemble
— National Trust of NSW
— Supreme Court of NSW
Positions Held
— Artistic Director Classical, SSNZ
— Opera Director, NZSS
— Founding Artistic Director, Pacific Opera
— Executive Vice-Chair, Pacific Opera
— Associate Director, Melbourne Opera School
— Consulting Executive Director, AOAC
Christine Douglas first worked as an Associate Director at The Opera Studio in 2013, on our ‘Making a Scene’ Project. Our company of singers were engaged and delighted by her energetic and positive approach to bringing their scenes to life in an imaginative and meaningful way. Christine’s professional experience as a performer and director was evident in the confidence and skills she instilled in our Studio singers to be courageous, clear and committed in their story-telling.”
Linda Thompson
Artistic Director,
Australian Contemporary Opera Co.
Christine Douglas first worked as an Associate Director at The Opera Studio in 2013, on our ‘Making a Scene’ Project. Our company of singers were engaged and delighted by her energetic and positive approach to bringing their scenes to life in an imaginative and meaningful way. Christine’s professional experience as a performer and director was evident in the confidence and skills she instilled in our Studio singers to be courageous, clear and committed in their story-telling.”
Linda Thompson
Artistic Director,
Australian Contemporary Opera Co.
Vocal Tuition
Since moving to directing opera and training young artists, Christine has imbued her productions and her protegés with that same detailed dramatic conviction. She now finds herself in demand directing opera performances, taking Workshops and training individuals in role and audition preparation.
Singing Lessons
These singing lessons are for those who want a thorough grounding in classical technique.
Having learnt my technique throughout my career, I have a unique, empathetic understanding of singers who feel confused by conflicting opinions and instructions they’ve received over time.
Emphasis is placed on understanding the physiology of voice production, on mastering pure Italian vowels, on enhancing natural, reliable breath flow and singing with an open pharyngeal space.
• $110 per 60 min — Melbourne CBD
• $110 per 60 min — Zoom
• $100 per 60 min — Daylesford
TESTIMONIALS
What Students Are Saying
Dramatic Coaching
Whether you have undertaken private study or have graduated from a Tertiary Institution, it is likely that the percentage of time you have spent studying stagecraft is relatively small.
As an emerging artist, you will be expected to arrive at your first job with the fundamental skills under your belt. These include stagecraft, spacial awareness and the ability to craft a character.
My stagecraft sessions focus on developing these fundamentals so you prepared and in control on your first day of rehearsals.
• 1 x 60 min session — $120
• 3 x 60 min sessions — $330
TESTIMONIALS
What Students Are Saying
Audition Preparation
Walking into an audition prepared and confident that you’ve done everything in your power to showcase your talent is an empowering experience.
My audition preparation sessions focus on text analysis, context, character and spatial mapping, allowing you to create a world for the panel in the space of an aria.
• 1 x 60 min session — $120
• 3 x 60 min sessions — $330
Vocal Tuition
Since moving to directing opera and training young artists, Christine has imbued her productions and her protegés with that same detailed dramatic conviction. She now finds herself in demand directing opera performances, taking Workshops and training individuals in role and audition preparation.
Singing Lessons
These singing lessons are for those who want a thorough grounding in classical technique.
Having learnt my technique throughout my career, I have a unique, empathetic understanding of singers who feel confused by conflicting opinions and instructions they’ve received over time.
Emphasis is placed on understanding the physiology of voice production, on mastering pure Italian vowels, on enhancing natural, reliable breath flow and singing with an open pharyngeal space.
• $110 per 60 min — Melbourne CBD
• $110 per 60 min — Zoom
• $100 per 60 min — Daylesford
TESTIMONIALS
What Students Are Saying
Dramatic Coaching
Whether you have undertaken private study or have graduated from a Tertiary Institution, it is likely that the percentage of time you have spent studying stagecraft is relatively small.
As an emerging artist, you will be expected to arrive at your first job with the fundamental skills under your belt. These include stagecraft, spacial awareness and the ability to craft a character.
My stagecraft sessions focus on developing these fundamentals so you prepared and in control on your first day of rehearsals.
• 1 x 60 min session — $120
• 3 x 60 min sessions — $330
TESTIMONIALS
What Students Are Saying
Audition Preperation
Walking into an audition prepared and confident that you’ve done everything in your power to showcase your talent is an empowering experience.
My audition preparation sessions focus on text analysis, context, character and spatial mapping, allowing you to create a world for the panel in the space of an aria.
• 1 x 60 min session — $120
• 3 x 60 min sessions — $330
TESTIMONIALS
What Students Are Saying
My Philosophy
“In order for drama and music to be full partners in operatic performance, singers must have a working understanding of how their bodies communicate and are perceived on stage.
I believe in training young artists to be just as articulate in their physical characterisations as they are in musical and vocal capacities. Spatial awareness, physical coordination & body confidence are critical in communicating effectively with an audience.”
“In order for drama and music to be full partners in operatic performance, singers must have a working understanding of how their bodies communicate and are perceived on stage.
I believe in training young artists to be just as articulate in their physical characterisations as they are in musical and vocal capacities. Spatial awareness, physical coordination & body confidence are critical in communicating effectively with an audience.”