Singing & Vocal

Adults, Teenagers, Children

(beginner, intermediate and advanced)

“We are the music makers,
And we are the dreamers of dreams,”
— Arthur O’Shaughnessy

Everyone can sing!

Our voices are the most extraordinary musical instruments. The Sound Weaver (Jacinta Percy) is passionate about creating a space for you to discover and fall in love with your honest expression and unique sound.

Jacinta’s approach to singing is holistic. She invites you to free your natural voice by exploring your breath, mind, body and heart through vocal exercises, meditation, movement, Song & Sound. From this foundation, there is freedom to follow your curiosities and sing the music you love.

Jacinta’s role is to support you to let go of your inhibitions. She guides you to explore vocal freedom so that you can connect to your true sound.

All music genres, languages and ages welcome, from beginners to professionals — small group lessons available, e.g. duo or trio — private lessons are at Jacinta’s studio in Northcote.

~ What you can explore in your private lessons

Singing & Vocal Training:

  • Songs - All Genres and Languages

  • Songwriting

  • Scales and Music Theory

  • Rhythm and Time Signatures

  • Ear Training and Sight Reading

  • Improvisation

  • Breathwork

  • Movement Practices

  • Vocal Anatomy and Physiology

  • Meditation and Relaxation Exercises

  • Vocal Sound Journeys

  • Sound and Voice Therapy

  • Vocal Health and Repair

  • Sound Weaving - deep dive self-exploration through meditative singing and sounding

Performance Techniques:

  • Performance Skills - authentic connection with your audience, storytelling through song, transforming nervous energy, projection, body language

  • Audition Preparation

  • Acting Monologues

  • Poetry and Spoken Word

  • Microphone Techniques

Chanting Practice:

  • Vocal Meditations

  • Woman’s Chants and Songs

  • Kirtan - Call-and-Response Devotional Chants

  • Chanting & Mantra

Learning new ways of vocalising, performing and chanting take time, effort and patience. You may be changing habits that date back to your birth.

For both students and parents, each student must develop a home practice. For beginning students, Jacinta recommends practising twice a week for around 10 - 15 minutes. Then over time, you can increase the time and days. Practice needs to come from a place of curiosity and willingness from the student. Learning new skills and coordination will not happen overnight; they take kindness, dedication and discipline.

At least 4 - 8 one hour lessons work best to learn the foundations of this Singing & Vocal training and practice.

~ Others’ experiences

“I have had the privilege of learning about the power of voice, body and breath, the fundamental interconnection between all three from Jacinta for over ten years now. She offers something truly unique by drawing on her years of musical expertise, ability to truly listen and incredible intuition, using song and sound as a vehicle. Jacinta has not only helped me to discover my voice but has also encouraged me to embrace the challenges and nourish my inner child. I have loved every moment so far!”
— Charmaine Lewis

~ Investment fees

Adults (aged 20 and above)

1-hour lesson

1-hour lesson $100
4-block x 1-hour lesson package $360
8-block x 1-hour lesson package $710

*Student Discount 1-hour lesson $90

Duo 1-hour lesson $140
Trio 1-hour lesson $160

1.5-hour lesson

1.5-hour lesson $120
4-block x 1.5-hour lesson package $465
8-block x 1.5-hour lesson package $920

*Student Discount 1.5-hour lesson $105

Duo 1.5-hour lesson $160
Trio 1.5-hour lesson $180

Teenagers (aged 13 to 19)

1-hour lesson

1-hour lesson $85
4-block x 1-hour lesson package $320
8-block x 1-hour lesson package $630

Duo 1-hour lesson $125

1.5-hour lesson

1.5-hour lesson $105
4-block x 1.5-hour lesson package $405
8-block x 1.5-hour lesson package $800

Duo 1.5-hour lesson $145

“The [research] results showed that children who had started individual music lessons developed a better awareness of their “aim” and “force” in relation to their own motor skills as well as improving their “fluid intelligence” – which is the ability to solve new problems, use logic in new situations, and identify patterns.”
— Dr Dawn Rose

Children (aged 12 and below)

30-minute lesson (for children aged 8 and below)

30-minute lesson $60
4-block x 30-minute lesson package $235
8-block x 30-minute lesson package $465

1-hour lesson (for children aged 9 and above)

1-hour lesson $75
4-block x 1-hour lesson package $290
8-block x 1-hour lesson package $575

Duo 1-hour lesson $115

~ Extra offerings

Buy a physical or digital Gift Voucher for Birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Christmas and other Special Occasions available for Private Lessons and Group Workshops.

Small group lessons available, e.g. duo or trio, available for private Singing & Vocal, Harmonium & Kirtan and Public Speaking lessons!