Regional Education Faculty

When requesting a regional education visit, and looking to engage a coach or educator for a privately-booked session, use the above Skills Matrix to match your needs with one of our talented Regional Education Faculty (REF).

You can download a pdf version of the Skills Matrix here.

REF Biographies – Learn all about your Regional Education Faculty below

	Lea Baker Master Director, Endeavour Harmony Sydney, NSW leabaker@sweetadelines.org.au 0411 101 963 My goal is to help singers discover effortless, expressive and engaging voice use. I use a holistic approach to voice teaching and during my studies at NIDA, learned the value of vocal training for stage actors and how these techniques are extremely useful for singers. Lea’s Bio
	Sharon Cartwright Vocalescence Gold Coast, Qld sharoncartwright@sweetadelines.org.au 0414 534 772 I’m a specialist in chorus visioning, goal setting, strategic planning, communication and all kinds of skill building to help your chorus leaders and teams work smarter, not harder. My work strengthens the administrative and leadership skills needed during changing times and to support healthy and happy choruses. Sharon’s Bio
	Vicki Dwyer Master Director, Circular Keys Sydney, NSW vickidwyer@sweetadelines.org.au 0407 777 355 I’m a professional voice teacher, coaching singers to be fully aware of their instrument and how to get the best out of it. I also work with choruses and quartets, developing your ideas into a strong interpretative plan that best represents you as a performer and providing you with an interesting and highly competitive product. Music arranging and conducting are also my specialty. Vicki’s Bio
	Ainslie Fraser Hobart Harmony Hobart, Tas ainsliefraser@sweetadelines.org.au 0409 402 197 I am a Visual Communications leader and Assistant Director. I live and breathe barbershop, but also have a background in swing dance, theatre, opera, art, marketing and hypnotherapy. I have sung in bands, choirs, musicals and opera, cabaret acts and choral groups. I can help your singers gain confidence and clarity in performance. Ainslie’s Bio
	Bec Hewitt Chapter at Large, Regional Education Coordinator Perth, WA education@sweetadelines.org.au 0427 560 909 I’m a coach and teacher of Vocal Production, Music/Vocal Interpretation, Balance/Blend and Performance. I love working with singers, quartets and choruses to help them release their free and resonant voices and realise their potential. Bec’s Bio
	Avril Hughes Brindabella Canberra, ACT avrilhughes@sweetadelines.org.au 0439 444 372 I’m excited to work with quartets and choruses to explore expression and the musical delivery of repertoire as an important method for connecting with audiences. I also work with members who want to expand their music theory knowledge and sight singing skills, through personal vocal instruction. Avril’s Bio
	Dianne James Redland Rhapsody Brisbane, Qld governance@sweetadelines.org.au 0413 339 821 My experience is in membership based non-profit organisations run by a board of management. I have a particular interest in all things governance, and can help with visioning and planning, communication and those dreaded Rules! Dianne’s Bio
	Tanya Kavanagh Brindabella Chorus Canberra, ACT tanyakavanagh@sweetadelines.org.au 0414 341 110 I’m an experienced Assistant Director, section leader, quartet singer and chorus performer. I love the technical and creative aspects of barbershop singing and want others to get as much out of this 'hobby' as I do. I can help your group increase your skills, knowledge and confidence. Tanya’s Bio
	Glenda Lloyd Master Director, Brindabella Canberra, ACT glendalloyd@sweetadelines.org.au 0417 697 267 I’m a Master Director, quartet singer, educator, songwriter, arranger and professional facilitator helping to grow your ensemble as singers, musicians and leaders. Glenda’s Bio
	Liliana Macarone Redland Rhapsody Brisbane, Qld lilianamacarone@sweetadelines.org.au 0438 878 828 Exploring a range of skills involving story, character, physicality and voice, I can work with your chorus, quartet or ensemble, to create an energised, engaging performance that compliments and enhances the arrangement, musical interpretation and any choreography. Liliana’s Bio
	Jo Oosterhoff Master Director, A Cappella West Perth, WA jooosterhoff@sweetadelines.org.au 0403 310 666 I am an International Faculty Associate, Master Director, Quartet Champion and 30-year Sweet Adeline. I love helping singers of all levels of experience find their best voices for a more joyous singing life! Jo’s Bio
	Jenni Pyefinch Music Director, Hobart Harmony Hobart, Tas jennipyefinch@sweetadelines.org.au 0421 109 952 I’m a musical director with more than 23 years’ experience directing Hobart Harmony, growing the chorus with inclusion, encouragement, and humour. I’m passionate about finding new ways to take on challenges and developing the skills in others. Jenni’s Bio
	Linda Wareham Music Director, Northern Beaches Central Coast, NSW lindawareham@sweetadelines.org.au 0418 677 052 I’m a private voice teacher and coach of singers of all ages, with a strong track record in coaching choruses, ensembles, quartets and individual singers to achieve their goals. My coaching sessions will leave you and your singers with increased confidence, better harmony blend, and fresh ideas for repertoire and performance style. Linda’s Bio