Singing Lessons
Tony Dean has a Bachelor of Music & Masters of Music (Vocal Pedagogy) from the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University.
He has over 15 years of experience teaching instrumental and vocal lessons in primary schools and privately.
Tony’s vocal lessons are focused on building, fine-tuning and maintaining a healthy vocal technique. Style, emotional connection and musicality also play an integral part. Beginners, intermediate and advanced students, young and old, are welcomed and encouraged in a safe and fostering environment. They are given the tools, techniques and advice to to further their passion, dreams and/or musical careers.
Whether a singer songwriter wanting to sing while playing guitar, a passionate shower singer who wants to nail karaoke songs with their mates, a parent who has a kid that loves to sing, or a professional vocalist who is suffering from fatigue and/or pain, Tony will aim to cater for the needs of each individual client and help them reach their goals.
Tony currently offers 30, 45 and 60 minute lessons from his studio in Salisbury, Brisbane.
Student Testimonials
“I have been taking lessons with Tony for over 6 months. Tony is helping improve my range. In doing so Tony is teaching me how to produce better tone through interesting warm ups, breath support and control, targeted exercises and specific feedback. Tony has extensive technical knowledge but keeps it simple and is always positive and encouraging. I would recommend Tony to singers of any level.”
- Jim
“I've had singing lessons from Tony for over 5 years and he is a wonderful teacher. He's helped me develop better pitch, breath control and tension management - but most importantly, he's made all of this fun! Tony brings his own joy of singing into every lesson and provides gentle but constant encouragement to help me grow.”
- Kenny
“I have had lessons with Tony since 2018. Tony is a teacher passionate about ensuring a safe and comfortable environment where you can explore your voice and try various styles. Tony taught me to be confident when singing. He is a master with timing skills! Before getting lessons with Tony I struggled with rhythm but he showed me creative ways to get that rhythm back. You've got to get up and try, try, try!”
- Sharna
Vocal Production
Would you like an experienced ear to help you get your recorded vocal performance as good as it could possibly be? At Tiny Dream Studios, Tony can help you nail the vocals for your next song release.
Assistance in vocal production will include:
- Taking the client through progressive vocal warm ups, so their voice will be free and ready when the record button lights up.
- Recording through high quality preamps, compressors and microphones in an acoustically treated room, to get a professional sound that is not a nightmare to work with come mix time.
- Making sure the performance is as emotionally powerful and engaging as possible.
- Working with an artist to understand what makes them tick and how they will produce their best sound which will translate to a great take.
