Singer-actor-dancer, Yanik is a graduate from the University of Montreal (B.Mus-Voice Performance), the Canadian College of Performing Arts and the Chemainus Theatre Acting Internship Program.

He has been working for several years as a voice & piano teacher, vocal coach, music director and accompanist for many productions around town and has been teaching musical theatre at Boston Dance Collective, Canadian College of Performing Arts, Victoria Dance Connection and Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Studio.

As a performer, he had the chance to work on stage with Theatre North West, Chemainus Theatre, Belfry Theatre, Pacific Opera, Langham Court Theatre, Butchart Gardens and Kaleidoscope Theatre to name a few.

He participated in national and international tours and music festivals across Canada and in Europe, and his travelling plans always include voice coachings (mentors in NYC, Toronto and San Francisco).

Yanik is a member of NATS-National Association of Teachers of Singing, Associate of Trinity College London (UK) and music director for The Victoria Male Voice Choir. Yanik also teaches musical theatre group classes at Boston Dance Collective.

The Yanik Giroux Performing Arts Studio offers:
Private Voice & Piano Lessons for all ages, all levels
Musical Theatre Training & Contemporary Commercial Music
Preparation for Auditions and Performances
Piano Accompaniment
Weekly Lessons or Single Coachings available
Group Classes and Workshops available

For more information, please visit:
http://www.yanikgiroux.com

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Eve Richardson recently completed her Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education at the University of Alberta. She is an active choral singer and has sung with the UofA Madrigal Singers, Pro Coro Canada, the National Youth Choir of Canada as well as a project choir in New York under the direction of Eric Whitacre.

Eve is also an active soprano soloist having performed with various choirs in Victoria & Edmonton, as well as numerous solo recitals. She is trained as a classical soprano, but can work on a variety of repertoire with students of all ages and vocal abilities.

See for more information her website:
www.studioamphion.musicteaching.info

Adri-Anne has studied multiple styles of voice and many vocal methods, and is a graduate of the Canadian College of Performing Arts She teaches contemporary vocal styles, such as Pop, R&B, Jazz, Rock, Urban, Gospel, Sacred, Country, etc.

She honed her musical chops in L.A, writing for some of Love & Laughter Music's recording artists, working as a musical instructor with Voice & Sound Studios ( www.voiceandsound.net ) and a vocal, piano, and songwriting instructor in Orange County's Project RYTMO music program ( www.rytmo.org ).

Her goal is to help you find your unique voice, your own vocal style, and give you the strength, range, flexibility, and artistry to take your music to the world. If you've ever wanted to:

-Learn how to "belt" without hurting your voice
-Sing high with Power!
-Sing runs & improvise
-Write and perform your own music
-Tips & tricks for the recording studio or performance

...Contact Adri-Anne. In addition to vocal instruction, she offers artistic coaching, recording & performance preparation, and songwriting coaching & development.

Contact her via phone, email, or through her website for a FREE initial vocal consultation.

VISIT VocalART Studios at: www.adriannesoundslike.com
Check out the Voice & Sound Method at:www.voiceandsound.net

Vocal Coach, Carmen Hillary, graduated from the Selkirk College Professional Music Program - majoring in Voice in 1998. She has since studied with several other vocal teachers (one who's client list includes Sarah McLachlan). Her music is currently being considered for placement in hit NBC TV shows!

She first began teaching in 1999 and has since also developed a highly established music career herself. She has recorded with successful producer John Webster (Aerosmith, Tom Cochrane, David Bowie, Cher) and has also co-written a song for her upcoming album with Paul Statham (who co-wrote Dido's big hit "Here With Me".)

General Information:
* First lesson is free
* Beginners and experienced students welcome
* Focusing on Contemporary Music
* Learn the tricks and techniques of the stars
* Develop a professional sound
* Located at private location in Langford
* If you think you can't sing, think again. You don't really know that for sure until you've learned about how to sing properly. Most people can sing. Those who struggle with their voice (in most cases) simply aren't using their muscles, breathing etc... in an effective way. Pitch, tonal quality and overall presentation can all be affected by this. There are specific techniques available that will open up your voice and bring out your true sound.

It is my goal to help you to:
* Take your voice to the next level
* Build your confidence
* Focus on music that you are interested in
* Find the coaching method that works for you
* Inspire you to find your true voice

We will work on:
* Vocal scales & exercises
* Implementing various tricks & techniques
* Improving the quality of your voice
* Expanding your range
* Pitch
* Connecting with the songs emotionally & physically
* Use of breath
* Presentation (stage presence)

What else I offer:
* Workshops
* Basic piano
* Ear Training
* Access to recording studio
* Access to full recording studio with producer

Please visit:
www.myspace.com/carmenhillary
www.carmenhillary.com
www.spiracle.ca

Diane Pancel is a seasoned artist, performer and songwriter, drawing inspiration from her Portuguese/Hungarian background to give her music a strong sense of international soul.

This dynamic vocalist is an active member of the Victoria performing arts community. Diane's first love is the theatre where she has performed in such shows as Love Matters, Cabaret at the Met, Evita, The Songs We Sing, and for two years was a featured singer in the Butchart Gardens’ Showtime!

Involved in the jazz & blues scene, she has worked and shared the stage with such artists as Louise Rose, Morry Stearns, Tobin Stokes and the late Linton Garner. She also was 1st runner up to the Canadian National Singing Competition which gave her the opportunity to work and record in Nashville with such artists as Garth Brooks’ fiddle player Rob Hajacobs.

Diane’s performances range from across Canada and the United States. She just came back from a very successful series of engagements in New York City where she sang at the Metropolitan Room and the Birdland Nightclub, two of NYC’s favourite cabarets!

She has also been singing many radio commercials and voiceover works from across Canada, Unites States and Europe. To date, you can hear her in over 200 radio jingles!

Diane is currently promoting her debut album “Introducing”, not only as a co-producer but adding songwriter to the list. Currently, her album is playing in western Canada on CBC and receiving rave reviews.

For more info, please visit:

www.dianepancelmusic.com
www.myspace.com/dianepancel

Long to Sing, but too Shy to Try? Here's a place to start. Gentle, holistic method, experienced teacher. Beginners and mature students welcome.

Nowadays we have art therapy and music therapy... in my studio, we have 'voice therapy'. I call myself "the shy singer" because that is precisely who I was and am. I have grown from the place of acute social phobia and extreme stage fright into the person I am today... and I attribute this personal growth to the study of singing. As I began to become aware of the things that inhibited my voice... I saw these same things inhibited me in life. The process of finding & releasing my authentic voice became also the process of finding and freeing my Self.

Thus, when we work together, we find that the study of voice goes beyond the mechanics of voicing music. The act of singing often reaches deep into the soul. For many, this is a healing journey, a process of discovery and change, a catalyst for confidence in speech and in song.

Please see my website [www.theshysinger.com] for complete information on fees, method, and philosophy, plus testimonials and a complete biography.