• Beginners to professional
• Children to adults
• Great technique and performance skills
• All contemporary styles
Learn to sing with CONFIDENCE! through the industry recognised technique of
‘emotion-centred singing’. Erin Blackie Singing Academy (EBSA) coaches all contemporary styles of singing, as the EBSA approach is all about what works best for the singer. EBSA focuses on working towards goals through a teaching style that is both encouraging and challenging. This ensures all students, whether beginner or seasoned professional, reach their full potential.
Erin teaches both in studio as well as online via Zoom with students around the world.
Studio located in Camberwell, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
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BIOGRAPHY
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Erin Blackie is a celebrated vocal coach with over 20 years of experience in the music industry. Having trained under the best and performed on some of the most prestigious stages, Erin brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of vocal artistry. Her teaching style is both encouraging and challenging, ensuring that her students reach their full potential.
Erin has been coach and mentor to many upcoming performers who have pursued their own professional careers in performance and recording, and even had a couple go on to become great singing teachers too! She has had students gain roles in professional level musicals, lead vocalists who auditioned among thousands in the State School Spectacular and trained many through their VCE music. Above all, many who have gained a higher level of self-confidence and a positive outlook through their love of singing and the power of the ‘emotion-centred singing’ technique.
‘Erin Blackie Singing Academy’ opened it’s doors in May, 2024 following the closure of the Jaanz International Singing Academy which Erin was an Advanced level vocal coach for since 2005 until it’s closure. She was also the official ‘Rock Coach’ and ‘Classical Coach’ for the Jaanz school, as well as songwriting mentor at many events. Prior to this she was a dance teacher for the previous 10 years, which means she has coached hundreds of students of all ages for 30+ years.
Erin was awarded 'Teacher of the year' in 2010, awarded '10 years of excellence and leadership' in 2014 and received the 'Honour, Excellence and Leadership' award in 2016. She was vocal rock coach for the Dream Inc. workshops and has been on the Victorian final judging panel for the 'Global Battle of the Bands’. In 2020 with the Pandemic taking over the world, Erin also started teaching online, literally opening doors to become the now International coach she is today.
Erin’s extensive background and experience in performance and music styles makes her both coach and leader to her students. She is a singer, songwriter, producer, dancer and actor having been on stage since the age of 3. Erin has sung in bands, from pubs and clubs to corporate events and festivals, solo performing as well in showcases and guest appearances at events, including tours to the US and has also performed in musicals.
As a coach, Erin enjoys helping people find their uniqueness as a vocalist and develop their talents as a performing artist. For students wanting to explore and develop a classical approach as well, Erin also coaches ‘Pop Classical,’ an emotive approach to classical for the contemporary singer. Erin also loves working with singer/songwriters in crafting their songs to bring out the best of their skills and unique qualities.
LESSONS
Learn to sing with CONFIDENCE! through the industry recognised technique of
‘emotion-centred singing’.
EBSA is about developing and nurturing the artistry of singing and performance at a high skill level. You will get an in depth understanding of great, healthy technique, reinforced and brought to life through who you are as a singer, and your emotional connection to the stories of your songs.
Find your talent and unique sound in a positive and uplifting learning environment.
• Beginners to professional
• Children to adults
• Great technique and performance skills
• All contemporary styles
• Progress through goal setting
• Professional studio
• Regular performance opportunities and much more....
For students who gain more performance experience (including those with prior experience):
• Regular ‘Open mic’ afternoons
• Audition opportunities outside of the school
• Avenues, resources and guidance for songwriters and recording students
‘Open mic’ performance events:
Even without being a student of the school, you are more than welcome to attend one of these events. This is a wonderful stepping-stone for students to be able to begin performing solo as well as a place to hone the craft of a great performance for those far more experienced. Should you attend one of these afternoons, you will see students stepping onto the stage for their first time as well as some amazing talent from professional-level students. These afternoons also give Erin a chance to give students direct feedback on their development in a real performance environment.
Follow Erin’s social pages for news, plus photos from events etc…
ONLINE LESSONS
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Erin teaches online primarily for students outside of Melbourne, who can be anywhere in the world. If you're an International student, all lessons are conducted in English. However songs can be in any language :) So far Erin has taught students in Japan, Korea, India, the U.K. and the U.S.A.
In addition to lessons, there are online events conducted twice a year. You are also welcome to participate in Melbourne events, should you ever visit J
Please read the above ‘Lessons’ section for more info on what EBSA singing lessons are about.
The tech info
We use Zoom for online lessons and you will be given full instructions on how to set this up and your environment prior to your first session. However, this is the outline on how this works: Most students need 2 devices, one to Zoom with and the other to play the pre-recorded scales and your music for your song. Zoom will work on any devices, PC or Mac, desktop, laptop, tablet or a phone. A decent internet connection is also necessary.
The main difference with online lessons is that there is a slight delay from when I speak and you hear it and vice versa over the internet/phone. For conversation it isn't overly noticeable, however it means that I can't play for you to sing along when I need to hear you without it sounding for me that you're quite out of time, and would be the same if I was trying to sing along with you. However, it is easy enough to work around lessons with my pre-recorded scales and class songs that are also for your own practice outside of class. You would have your own music or access via YouTube to play as well, however you normally practice your song. This way you will hear it clearly and I'll also hear you singing along with your scales in the right time :)
‘POP CLASSICAL’ LESSONS
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‘Pop classical’ is an emotive approach to classical for the contemporary singer. These lessons are in addition to your regular lessons with the view of supporting and adding to what you are already learning.
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Private lessons are tailored to the individual student, particularly dependent on your current singing background and goals with exploring/developing a classical approach. These lessons are separate to Erin’s regular lessons as classical is a specialized area with techniques that differ, but can certainly be incorporated with contemporary styles. While techniques differ, the emotional connection you already learn in your regular lessons will cross over into your approach with classical as well.
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Singers working on ballads or songs with a large range, in particular will experience the benefits of working through the classical elements of head voice and breathing.
Students should already have a good grasp of pitch and basic singing techniques before embarking on these lessons. If you’re unsure, I will be more than happy to discuss if you will benefit from these lessons at this point in time.
CLASSICAL BACKGROUND
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Erin started learning classical singing as a young teen. After pursuing contemporary styles beyond that with David Jaanz as coach since 2001, she returned to classical with David in 2010 with a more ‘popera’ approach, incorporating emotion-centred singing.
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Erin has been lead singer/songwriter and producer of her band ‘Death of Art’ for a number of years. This brings together her unique crossover of vocal skills with rock and her prowess as a powerful classical soprano through an intensely theatrical performance. Even with her solo performances, she brings a very emotive musical theatre and classical crossover experience.
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Early 2017 Erin completed a course in Orchestration through world-renowned school for music production, Berklee College. This is Erin's 4th Berklee subject and finishing this course with an 'A' grade she currently holds a 4.0 grade average in the American education system, having also completed subjects in production, mixing and mastering. For her final piece in her orchestration course, Erin wrote a short piece for a full symphonic orchestra (about 80 players) with a completed production piece and notated score. These skills have allowed Erin to explore past the vocal of classical and further her skills in writing and production of her own songs as well.
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Please also visit the ‘Solo Classical’ page on this website for clips of Erin’s classical performances.
REVIEWS
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“Lucy really enjoys her lessons with you! She has improved so much with your teaching!”
Karen Lazar
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“I've only had 2 lessons with Erin and already I am noticing a huge difference in my voice. She is really teaching me the science behind the vocals and the body. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is serious about learning to sing”
Ali Carter
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“Excellent, professional, simply the best! My kids love going there and their improvement is amazing.”
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Julita Venkataya
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“Erin has not only been a great singing teacher but a valuable mentor in Simona's life. Thanks Erin for all the hard work you've put into our daughter.”
Agatha Tamburrino
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“Erin is an excellent singing teacher. My daughter has been singing with Erin for 5 years and each year she grows and improves.”
Caroline W
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“Erin is an incredible teacher! so welcoming, kind and understanding - can't recommend enough :)”
Sarah Mano
