Singing

Jack holds a Bachelor of Music and Commerce from the University of Auckland, where he specialised in Creative Practice with a focus on classical singing. A dedicated performer, Jack has sung with New Zealand Opera since 2023, appearing in major productions such as Le Comte Ory and Tristan und Isolde. He has also featured as a soloist at high-profile events, including the University of Auckland graduation ceremonies.His performance and academic excellence have been recognised through numerous awards. These include First Place in the Recital Class at the West Auckland Performing Arts Competitions (2023), Third Place in the Graham Allen Music Theatre Competition (2023), and scholarships from the University of Auckland — the Evelyn M Harrison Scholarship, the Marie D'Albini Scholarship (2023), and the Donald Trott Scholarship Award (2025). Most recently, Jack received Second and Third Prizes across several vocal categories at the North Shore Performing Arts Society Competitions (Auckland, NZ) in 2025, further showcasing his versatility and artistry.Jack is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of singers. With a strong passion for vocal technique and expressive performance, he aims to inspire students of all levels to develop confidence, musicality, and artistic individuality.

Anna is a classically trained vocalist and experienced vocal coach with a strong foundation in both performance and vocal pedagogy. She holds a Specialist Diploma in Vocal Performance and Teaching from the Academy of Choral Art named after Victor Popov (Moscow), a Bachelor of Education from Moscow State Pedagogical University, and a Diploma in Academic Choir and Ensemble Singing from the Academic Music College at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. Since 2016, Anna has been teaching private singing lessons, working with students of all levels across classical and contemporary styles. Her teaching combines elements of the Russian and Italian vocal schools, with a focus on natural voice development, body–voice integration, and vocal freedom. She tailors each lesson to the student’s needs, helping them overcome tension and unlock authentic vocal expression. Alongside her teaching career, Anna has performed with New Zealand Opera, Wellington Opera, and the Tudor Consort. Her stage experience includes roles in Don Giovanni, Voices of Aotearoa, and a solo appearance in Rachmaninov’s Blagoslovi as part of the Iconic concert dedicated to Russian Orthodox music. She also taught Russian diction to classical voice students at Victoria University of Wellington in 2022. Anna is passionate about supporting each singer’s personal and artistic growth through a thoughtful, holistic approach to vocal training.