Marina Elira

"I cannot recommend Marina too highly... her professionalism, knowledge and patience are wonderful"

Stephen

Having discovered my songwriting muse at nearly 60 years of age, and with no prior musical training, I reached out for some guidance. Not realising I had any singing ability, I soon found that with Marina's coaching I was able to hold a reasonable tune, working towards recording and performing my own writing. More recently, I have been learning guitar and hope to work with Marina again to further hone my skills in preparation for both recording sessions and live performances. I cannot recommend Marina too highly. Her professionalism, knowledge and patience are wonderful.

"she pinpointed the thing that was hindering my progress."

Sharon

Marina was able to help me overcome many years of bad vocal habits. Supportive and generous, she pinpointed the thing that was hindering my progress.

"There is more to singing than just the sound you produce...Clarity and wisdom."

Saskia

Marina's lessons are insightful with an emphasis on teaching the intricacies of singing technique in a supportive and understanding manner. Her teachings show there is more to singing than just the sound you produce, like how to take care of your body and mind through your individual singing journey. Her lessons have given me the clarity and wisdom to perform with confidence.

"She is so much more than a singing teacher...my daughter glows after spending time with Marina"

Kerin

My daughter adores her time with Marina. She is so much more than a singing teacher - she has been a huge part of my daughter's development, and she just glows after spending time with Marina. The change in her singing and confidence has been incredible. For her to have such a beautiful person to look up to, someone who walks the talk... we couldn't ask for more.

"My confidence in performing and speaking grew... from shy to confident on stage"

Ivy

I enjoyed lessons with Marina because across our sessions my confidence in performing and speaking grew. I looked forward the most to going every fortnight to these lessons. I went from too shy to even warm up in front of one person, to confident to sing with my band.

"Kindness, patience and enterprise... with a clear focus on safe vocal development"

Jaymie

We are lucky to have found Marina, she brings kindness, patience and expertise, with a clear focus on safe vocal development through proper technique and warm-ups. Marina balances her strong foundational training with respect to my daughter's individual expression and performance preferences. Through her teaching, we have seen growth in our daughter's vocal confidence and performance skill.

Press

Professional Reviews

"Her voice rings like a bell through the audience, then engulfs you with its power in the next..." - Sunshine Coast Daily "Vocally superb" - ABC Radio  "A fine, secure and generous soprano, particularly touching" - The Australian

"She makes you feel grounded, relaxed and brings so much joy to learning."

Anna

For anyone wanting to get into singing, I cannot recommend Marina highly enough. She was so unbelievably patient, kind and knowledgeable and helped me improve my singing technique massively. Lessons gave me the chance to escape the pressures of daily life , and helped with breathing techniques which I found useful in day to day life. Marina has the ability to make you feel grounded and relaxed and brings so much joy to learning. For beginners or those with experience, there's always more to learn and Marina is the best person to help.