Successful Audition

I began voice tuition with Laura at the beginning of 2009. Towards the second half of the year, my focus was on preparing for my WAAPA auditions. I’d always wanted to study Musical Theatre, however Laura also encouraged me to audition for Classical Voice. I had never performed classical repertoire before my audition. In just a few short months, Laura provided me with an extensive list of repertoire, voice recordings of the pronunciation, information on the context of the pieces as well as the translations. Laura always strived to help me be prepared and confident for all of my auditions. She taught me to believe in myself and what I was doing.
Laura has been more than just a singing teacher, she has been a mentor and a friend. Her knowledge of singing and the industry has helped me to grow as a performer and I always trust that her advice is given with my best interests at heart. I can honestly say that I would not have been accepted into the Classical and Musical Theatre certificates at WAAPA without her guidance and support.

Catherine Rosman

More than Just Singing

"My daughter Jade has benefited in so many ways from learning singing from Laura. She has grown in confidence by performing and learning the many disciplines in learning this art form. Now in her seventh year of tuition Jade has an extensive repertoire, including classical, folk, musical theatre and art songs in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, and Finnish.

Its been more than just singing, Jade has benefited from a broad exposure to many cultures and people, and has enjoyed the social and fun aspects of learning in the Bernay Studio."

Diana Jonas-Dwyer, Booragoon

Love of Teaching

"Laura's love of teaching, patience, planning, extensive repertoire and
perfectionism has seen my three girls develop a real love of Voice. They enjoy a wide repertoire of songs ranging from English and foreign language songs through to the much loved Musical Theatre.

Through Laura one of my girls successfully auditioned for a place in the Children's Chorus of La Boheme with the West Australian Opera Company. Laura has a fabulous voice and an infectious love for all things vocal. She is a perfectionist who will not settle for anything second class. It has been our privilege to have Laura enrich our lives."

Melissa Narbey, Nedlands

TEE

"My singing lessons with Laura Bernay started 5 years ago when I was twelve. At this age I knew I loved to sing but only had the confidence to allow my Mum to hear me with her eyes closed.

Throughout my five year journey so far with Laura she has introduced me to all dimensions of music, from classical to musical theatre, from jazz to sacred song. Always encouraging me to perform, I am now a confident and ambitious performer.

With her gentle yet firm nature, contageous passion for the arts and genuine belief in me, I became the singer for both jazz bands at my school, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls. I also have won various competitions such as Star Search and the Fremantle Eisteddfods and placed over the years in North Perth Eisteddfods. After the few years of exposing me to all kinds of music I decided to do Classical voice as my major for my year 12 music TEE. With Laura's help not only did I recieve excellent school marks for performance but also great comments from my educators.

I was always commended on my pronunciation and understanding of foreign languages, both which were courtesy of the multilingual Laura who would always make sure my voice, wording and understanding of my pieces were perfect before any performance.

Even though I have not chosen to study music at university I will continue to take lessons with the wonderful Laura Bernay, not only because I have been told on many occasions one could not find a better singing teacher in Perth and not because she has given me every opportunity she possibly could in getting myself where I wanted to be. It is quite simply because she passed onto me the thrill of learning knew things and the rewards of practice.

The excitment of reaching that note you could never reach and that little trick she could always do with her voice and you couldn't and mostly the belief that whatever she said I could do, I knew I could do it with perserverance, endurance and hard work. Laura Bernay is not just an amazing musician herself and not just a charismatic person and gifted teacher but she has also become a very important part of my life.

With her mountains of knowledge, clever wit and patience Laura Bernay truly can pass on the gift for a love of singing. I know because she did it for me and I can't thank her enough."

Yasmin Age 17, Peppermint Grove

Always Amazed

"I have had three children under 5 in the suzuki voice class (sometimes all together!) over 3 years and their musical appreciation and ability has been obvious and delightful from the classes. Two have progressed already onto piano of their own choice and one sang before she could talk. Apart from the fun of the class which they never had any hesitation in going to I am always amazed at the unpredictable outburts of song and tunes which I know could only have come from the classes. If only all children could have such an
experience."

Catherine Harrison, Subiaco

Growing in Confidence

"For the last 4 years I have watched my child grow with Suzuki Voice. She has learnt so much, made new friends and grown in confidence. For me, the highlight is watching the Suzuki Graduation Concerts where all the Voice students sing as a group, accompanied by many Instrumental students."

Bruce & Cathy Sinclair, Floreat

Great Introduction

"Suzuki voice has been great introduction to music and group activities for my small son. Run with the imagination and firm technical background of our voice teacher I feel sure we are setting him up for life...!"

Violinist Mother, Shenton Park

Sharing Singing Together

"Suzuki voice training has been a delight for my youngest daughter (5 years old) and me. It has been a wonderful opportunity to share singing together, and to enjoy watching her develop a skill which I know gives her such pleasure. She is always eager to go to her lessons, enjoys the companionship of the group class and is willing to practise her latest song. I am surprised that she is so keen to sing her solo each week and is uninhibited and confident doing so - a great life skill to develop. Her teacher is sensitive to the strengths of each child and is encouraging, positive and has the children under her spell as she manages to makes the lessons an enjoyable challenge. I can see that Suzuki voice will be something we will be doing into the future. And, my older children are stunned that I can finally sing Twinkle Twinkle in tune!"

Jenny and Amelia

Fun & Engaging

"Our daughter has enjoyed singing from an early age, but with the Suzuki voice lessons she has developed a better understanding of how her voice works and how to use her voice to make many different sounds. The vast repertoire of unique and interesting songs means she never gets bored with the material, and the classes are structured in such a way that they convey what I consider to be "serious" musical principles in a fun and engaging manner. We really enjoy seeing her perform in class, at home, and at her concerts. She looks forward every week to her music class and her lovely teacher."

J. Royle, Nedlands

Great Opportunity

"Our daughter has participated in Suzuki Voice classes since she was 2 1/2 years old. The classes have given her a great opportunity to experience a wide range of music and develop her confidence in singing songs to the class, as a group and at concert practice. We are non-musical parents who would strongly recommend early introduction to music as it has brought a lot of fun and joy into all of our lives."

Bronwen and Dan A.
Mt Claremont

Developing the Joy of Performance

"I have been involved with the Suzuki programs in Perth for 15 years with my four children now aged 19, 15, 13 and 4. Two of my girls have completed programs, Caitlin with 'cello and Erin with voice. The younger two are progressing through the levels. The outstanding gains aside from the obvious musical education benefits are the building of self esteem, developing the joy of performance (not just their own but that of others too) and enhancing concentration skills."

Dr. Philippa Brown