Hayley Teal
Hayley Teal is our Wednesday & Thursday Vocal teacher – suited to Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced. She is available for Individual and Group Sessions by appointment.
Hayley soon learnt she much preferred the noisy confines of singing on stage in clubs and bars rather than the idyllic Adelaide Hills apple orchard she grew up on. Performing in various cover bands over the past few years in Adelaide, The X Factor was Hayley’s time to shine. Her voice had everyone raving after her audition, singing Alica Keys’ “How come you don’t call me”. Hayley rates the crowd reaction as one of her most rewarding moments on her X Factor journey.
Coming from a musical family, Hayley’s singing inspirations include the soulful singers Keisha Cole, Eric Benet, Brian McKnight and, of course, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.
Hayley, writer and singer has both independently and in partnership with her band, written and composed over 100 songs, many featuring on her album ‘Chocolate’. ‘Chocolate’ was released in 2009, with tracks being played on radio stations around the country. Hayley is a natural born performer who feels completely at home on stage. With over seven years singing experience in the public arena, Hayley presents as a professional, talented and versatile artist with confidence, style and a unique originality.
She had a life changing experience making it to the top 6 on The X factor 2010. She now has world class training and experience and is ready to take on the world with her music and teaching others singing by sharing her knowledge.
As a Vocal teacher at The SoundLab, Hayley works with each student to clarify their musical goals and provide them with the tools to help achieve them.
Holly Loughran
Holly Loughran is our Thursday Vocal teacher – suited to Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced. She is available for Individual and Group Sessions by appointment.
Holly graduated with a BA and Diploma of Education at the University of Melbourne (2005) and completed her studies in singing, acting, dancing in the Musical Theatre Course at the Victorian College of the Arts (2008).
After training in a variety of theatrical fields as well as teaching Performing Arts in the classroom, Holly traveled to Indonesia to sing in Mattel’s live show ‘Barbie and the Diamond Castle’.
She has also been involved in the VCA Production of ‘A Little Night Music’, Live Cabaret (V@ the B), Showcase singing (The Big Smoke), and has performed in various Cabaret shows since graduating including self-devised show ‘A Dud & A Babe’ at the Paris Cat Jazz Cat, ‘A Disappearing Act’ at the Butterfly Club, Disaster Relief Concerts and the Short and Sweet Cabaret Festival.
Holly specialises in contemporary singing and is passionate about helping students to grow and develop the confidence to find expression through song. She accompanies by piano and can incorporate basic guitar into sessions.
As a Vocal teacher at The SoundLab, Holly works with each student to clarify their musical goals and provide them with the tools to help achieve them.
John Albanez
John Albanez is our Wednesday & Friday Vocal teacher – suited to Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced. He is available for Individual and Group Sessions by appointment.
John’s started singing and playing guitar at age twelve and developed a passion for all things musical, influenced by artists such as The Beatles, Kiss, Bon Jovi and many others. He immediately took up music lessons and started songwriting and performing.
In 1991 John attended the Victorian College Of The Arts and also studied privately with Cossimo Ciccone, one of Australias leading SLS Vocal Instructor for 8 years. John has been teaching and coaching vocals for fifteen years and has worked with artists such as Gabriella Cilmi, Tessa James (Neighbors), Bonnie Anderson (Winner of Australia’s Got Talent) amongst many other industry professionals.
He has performed with various cover bands and original acts in and around Melbourne for nearly ten years. He is currently co-writing and producing songs with and for artists on different projects.
John’s extensive teaching experience caters to all vocal styles from Pop/Rock through to musical theater. He works with all ages from kids through to adults. He accompanies his sessions with both basic guitar and keys.
As a Vocal Teacher at The SoundLab, John works with each student to clarify their musical goals and provide them with the tools to help achieve them.
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