Voice
Mark Bobb
Tutor: Mark Bobb
A Professional opera singer, jazz singer, and violinist, Mark Bobb is also an accomplished teacher of voice, violin, and theory.
He is currently living in Wellington, New Zealand, singing with the NBR New Zealand Opera Company. He coaches three choirs and is teaching at Scots College, St Patrick’s, Kilbirnie, St. Mary’s College, and Encore School of Music. Mark also teaches privately.
Since moving to New Zealand in late 2010, Mark has been singing in the NBR New Zealand Opera Chorus in Wellington. He trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, obtaining a performance diploma, AGSM (Merit), and teaching diploma. Prior to that, he obtained a degree in Performance Arts at Middlesex Univeristy, UK. He has sung with Opera North in the UK as well as numerous smaller companies and has toured extensively in the UK, Europe, and the far east.
Mark teaches classical singing, jazz, musical theatre, and performance techniques, and has a lot of experience teaching voice for theatre to teenagers and young adults.
Playing music with others is an important part of music education and enjoyment, and Mark is always keen to encourage chamber music. He teaches quartets and small string orchestras.
Schedule
During School Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Rosel Labone
Tutor: Rosel Labone
An experienced, enthusiastic, and innovative teacher with an extensive roster of students of all ages, stages, and genres working both in person and online.
Rosel teaches all styles of singing, from classical to pop rock and jazz. She holds a Bachelor of Music (Hons, first class) from Victoria University. She currently works extensively with European students and has taught in London and the Netherlands online as well as in person. Rosel trained and performed in New York and London, and specialises in working with neurodiverse students.
Here’s what some of her students have said about her teaching:
“Rosel was so enthusiastic and encouraging and was genuinely excited with every development. That first lesson when I used my vocal cords to change pitch was like what a blind person must feel seeing for the first time… she is a miracle worker.”
"My 10-year-old daughter really enjoys the courses with Rosel. The teaching method is very open minded, entertaining, and dynamic. She is on the right way to learn how to sing correctly."
"A great lesson, full of positive energy and professionalism!"
"Rosel has honestly been amazing, she’s seriously one of the best singing teachers I’ve ever had and I’m beyond excited to see her again next term!"
"We have appreciated Rosel’s skills and insight…she has loved her time with Rosel…"
Schedule
TBC