"Music is the strongest form of Magic." - Marilyn Manson
The Ella Thomas Vocal Studio offers singing and performance training to ages four and up. We aim to foster a life-long love of music and performing and instill healthy singing habits and technique in students to ensure their voices stay strong and fit. Our youngest singers will find a bright and exciting studio to learn in a fun and enjoyable atmosphere as well as meeting and getting the opportunity to perform with other kids who enjoy the same love of singing and performing. Older and more advanced singers will find a supportive environment in which to build skills, technique and confidence, enabling them to succeed in reaching their goals and exceed their own expectations. Opportunities for all students include Singing Exams, Music Theory Exams, End of Year Recital, Performances, and Singing Competition Team to name a few.
WE OFFER:
*Quality Vocal Coaching and Singing Lessons for all ages and abilities.
*Private and Group Tuition
*Lessons from 5 years
*Vocal Technique and Music Theory
*Various Performance Opportunities throughout the year
*Singing and Music Theory Exams
*Competition Team who travels to compete in singing competitions
*All Genres of Music including Music Theatre, Classical and Contemporary & Classic Pop
Ella Thomas: AIRMTNZ, BA (Minor in Music Education & Performance)
Originally from Timaru, Ella performed
in many productions for the South
Canterbury Drama League (some
highlights include The Sound of Music,
Jesus Christ Superstar, Beauty and the
Beast, and Oliver!) and it was this
foundation that gave her the skills and
confidence to continue her singing training
at a tertiary level. Ella trained in Vocal
Performance and Music Education at the
University of Canterbury under the vocal
tutelage of Dame Malvina Major, Vernon
Midgley, and afterwards with Marie Landis;
performance training with Elric Hooper;
and also studied Musical Theatre in
Melbourne, Australia at APO Arts
Academy. Upon returning to Timaru
Ella decided to share her love of singing and performing through teaching and thus the Ella Thomas Vocal Studio was born.
Ella has been teaching singing since 2013 and has had excellent results helping her students to build self-confidence and healthy singing technique, with several of her students being accepted to study singing at a tertiary level. She is a member of NEWZATS (New Zealand Association of Teachers of Singing), and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers New Zealand.
Ella also enjoys Music Direction and has been the Musical Director for numerous South Canterbury Drama League productions including 'Showstoppers' 2014, and 'Fame Jr.' 2013 and also Roncalli College's production of 'The Addams Family.'
Ella has most recently directed 'Disney's Finding Nemo Jr', 'The Last Five Years' and musically directed "Thoroughly Modern Millie', 'Curtains', 'Seussical Kids' and 'Hairspray Jr' for the SCDL Junior section, as well as 'The Addams Family' a second time for Ashburton Variety Theatre; and 'Heathers', 'Broadway Melody', 'Legally Blonde', and 'Showstoppers 2' for the SCDL. 2023 Also saw the 10th Birthday of ETVS, which was celebrated with a concert in voting current and past students to perform. As well as supporting her wonderful group of students through their many opportunities for competitions, performances and exams in 2024, Ella will be staging musical director for 'Tuck Everlasting', and also directing the classic story 'Anne of Green Gables', and 'Honk! Jr.'
The Ella Thomas Vocal Studio welcomes interest from new students of all ages and abilities.
