Vocal training designed to support singers at every stage of their development — from first discovering their voice to refining the technique, confidence, and artistry needed for professional performance.

Developing Voices

with Care and Craft

We aim to create an environment where singers feel supported, curious, and inspired, while developing both technical skill and creative expression. Vocal and personal confidence grows through process, curiosity, guidance, and practice.

Our lessons support singers at every stage of their development, from beginners through to professional performers, as well as actors, dancers, and creatives looking to strengthen their vocal skillset.

  • Professional Performers

    Music theatre actors and singers seeking vocal maintenance, audition preparation, or ongoing technical development.

  • Actors

    Actors looking to expand their vocal skillset, strengthening singing, speaking, and vocal technique while connecting acting thought to song.

  • Dancers

    Dancers seeking to build strong vocal foundations that support healthy singing while meeting the physical demands of dance.

  • Developing performers

    Students preparing for or currently in tertiary performing arts training, building and maintaining strong vocal foundations for performance.

  • Enthusiasts

    Singers developing their voice for personal enjoyment and creative pursuits, including amateur theatre, competitions, and performances, while exploring a deeper understanding of vocal technique and expression.

  • Younger Singers

    Younger singers (from 8 years) developing their voice, creative expression, connection to story, and confidence through fun, safe, and technical music theatre training.

Lessons are tailored to each singer’s individual goals, experience level, and areas of focus.

Sessions include a combination of vocal exercises, technical work, and repertoire, supporting the development of a safe, versatile voice aligned with each singer’s needs.

Training is grounded in consistent practice, with clear guidance and a focus on long-term vocal development.

Vocal training at Lisa-Marie Parker Studio is proudly delivered by a small team of hand-selected, skilled technical voice teachers.

Each is an accomplished vocalist, professional performer, skilled educator, and thoughtful mentor.

All teachers share a focus on safe vocal technique, expressive storytelling, and sustainable vocal development, while bringing their own experience and perspective to each student.

When selecting teachers, both their technical expertise, experience, and character matter deeply. I ask myself, ‘Would I want them teaching my own children?’ And the answer is always yes.

  • Kate Schmidli

    Teaching: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays

    Kate is a valued core member of our LMPS team and has been a leading teacher in our Voice and Music Theatre program since 2021, where she continues to play a key role in the development of our young performers.

    A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), she has also trained vocally with Lisa-Marie for the past nine years.

    Kate is a warm and nurturing teacher who specialises in music theatre and crossover vocal technique. She is particularly skilled at building confidence in beginner and developing singers, including students who may initially feel shy or unsure of their voice.

    She also works with confident and goal-driven students preparing for school performances, competitions, auditions, and AMEB music theatre examinations.

    Alongside her vocal work, Kate is a qualified Pilates and Barre instructor, bringing mindful movement coaching to support coordination, awareness, and physical connection.

  • Stephen Valeri

    Teaching: Wednesdays & Fridays

    Stephen is a valued member of our Voice team, bringing a wealth of professional performance experience and a genuine passion for developing voices of all ages. 

    A graduate of Monash University Performing Arts and Showfit, Stephen studied voice with Lisa-Marie for over ten years before establishing a successful career as a professional performer. His theatre credits include Chicago (National Tour) as Mary Sunshine for Crossroads Live, Grease: The Arena Experience for GWB Entertainment, First Date for The Little Red Company, Mack & Mabel, and children's productions including Paw Patrol Live and Peppa Pig Live. He has also performed extensively on the cabaret circuit, with acclaimed productions including Fatboy Slimmer and The Age of Steven.

    An exceptional vocalist and dedicated educator, Stephen specialises in music theatre and contemporary singing, helping students build healthy, confident voices and expressive performance skills. He is particularly passionate about VCE Music preparation and audition coaching, guiding students with the technical knowledge, artistry and encouragement to achieve their personal best.

  • Stephanie Wall

    Teaching: Tuesdays & Thursdays

    Stephanie is a valued member of our LMPS Voice team, bringing extensive professional musical theatre experience and a warm, supportive approach to her work with young performers. 

    A graduate of the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), where she completed a Bachelor of Music Theatre in 2016, Stephanie is a seasoned performer in touring professional musicals. She was also awarded the Future Prospect Award at the 2019 Rob Guest Endowment in recognition of her outstanding promise as a performer.

    Stephanie’s theatre credits include understudy Narrator/Ensemble in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Australian Tour (TWE), Swing in The Who’s Tommy with Victorian Opera, understudy Dorothy/Ensemble in The Wizard of Oz Australian Tour (Gordon Frost Organisation), Mary McGuire in The Beautiful Game (Manilla Street Productions), and Standby in Grace Under Pressure (Alternative Facts) and most recently swing in Waitress The Musical (Crossroads Live)

    As a teacher, Stephanie is nurturing, detailed and highly knowledgeable, with a strong focus on music theatre repertoire, technique, styling and acting through song. She is passionate about helping students connect vocal technique with truthful storytelling, encouraging both confidence and expressive freedom in performance.

  • Genevieve Gray

    Teaching: Thursdays

    Genevieve is a valued member of our LMPS Voice and Acting teaching team, bringing a wealth of classical vocal knowledge and a genuine passion for nurturing young performers.

    Genevieve is an accomplished soprano currently completing her Bachelor of Music (Performance) at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, where she studies with renowned soprano and voice teacher Anna Connolly. She has performed in a number of opera chorus roles, including the Masters production of Hänsel und Gretel, and her recent professional credits include Boojum and The Pirates of Penzance with Victorian Opera.

    Drawing on her strong classical training and love of music theatre, Genevieve helps students develop healthy vocal technique, musicality and expressive performance skills. Known for her warmth, attention to detail and encouraging teaching style, she creates a supportive environment where students build confidence while establishing excellent vocal foundations across a range of musical styles.

New Student Enquiries

Lessons are available for students aged 8 years through to adults.

Lessons are booked and paid for on a term-by-term basis, with terms running in line with the Victorian Public School calendar. Paid trial lessons are available for new students.

A highlight of our program are our two optional Singing Soiree Concerts held in studio at the end of each semester for the singers to gain performance experience and share their love of music.

If you would like to enquire about lessons with Lisa-Marie Parker, please complete the enquiry form on the Lessons with Lisa page. A member of our team will then be in touch to discuss availability and the best training option for you.