Vocal Coaches / Dance Coaches

 

 

Christine Kounnas  (Vocal Coach / Director)

Christine has been involved with music for over 37 years.

Christine learnt the piano from age 8, has had acting roles on TV series, with a feature role on neighbours. She has also been trained extensively in classical, musical theatre and pop singing. She has performed around Melbourne, had lead roles in musicals along with appearances on radio and performed the National Anthem at Hammer Hall. 

Christine is a heart felt singer-songwriter who has written and released her original songs, collaborated with renowned international producers with several tracks having had worldwide distribution on radio and TV.

Christine has a Bachelor in Science, Dip.Modern Languages (Chinese), Dip. Education & currently studying a Diploma of Music Performance at the Australian College of the Arts.

Christine is passionate about developing talent and watching her students grow into professional artists in the music industry. 

 

India Teagle  (Vocal Coach)

India is a professional singer with 20 years of vocal training and almost 10 years of coaching experience. She performs weekly around Melbourne at corporate events & weddings with her duo "Indi Acoustic". 

India has featured as a lead vocalist in the Victorian State Spectacular, performing on Channel 7's "The Morning Show" and featured on The Voice Season 3.  She has released original music and spent a year in the UK performing with cover bands. 

India is highly versatile in teaching various styles including, pop, rnb, musical theatre and country/folk, she is passionate about providing a personalised approach to all her students. 

 

Bridget Costello  (Vocal Coach)

Bridget played the role of Christine Daae in the original West End (London) production of Phantom of the Opera and in the most recent production at the Sydney opera House and Arts Centre Melbourne. Upon finishing her Phantom contract with Opera Australia , Bridget played the role of Eva in Driftwood the Musical, in a Sydney and Melbourne tour. She has performed as a soloist with the Aukland Philharmonic Orchestra and late 2023 reprised the role of Christine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 

Bridget holds a PGDip in Musical Theatre from the Royal Academy of Music in London and a BMus and PGDip in Music from the NZ School of Music.

Bridget brings an abundance of knowledge to CK Singing School and has a passion for guiding students in their stage performance. 

Pauline Koutroulis (Vocal + Piano Coach)

Pauline has had 18 years of vocal training and is one of our talented Vocal and Piano Coaches.

Pauline has studied Music Performance at the Australian Institute of Music and is currently studying a bachelor of Contemporary Performance at JMC Academy.

Pauline is an incredible Vocalist/ Singer-Songwriter, having performed all around Melbourne including festivals, events and corporate functions. 

Samara Allen  (Vocal Coach)

Samara is a powerful and versatile pop singer, with a huge passion for music and performance. She loves to inspire others to use music as a tool for positivity and confidence. Samara has been training at CK for several years and it's with great joy that she will nurture all her students to bring out their individual best.

Briar Wilson  (Vocal Coach)

Briar has completed a Bachelor of Music performance at the Australian College of the Arts, specialising in Voice.  She has had over 10 years of vocal training and been a part of bands and acapella groups. She has performed gigs in bands and as a solo artist in different states across Australia.

Briar has written, recorded and produced her own music and has been accompanying herself on guitar and bass through the years. Briar is incredible with nurturing young talent in kids and building their performance confidence. 

Andrea Vos  (Vocal Coach)

Andrea is a passionate singing coach with a musical upbringing that has shaped her love for the arts.  She is an expressive artist on stage and has performed in theatre productions, adding a dynamic layer to her musical expertise. 

Andrea is committed to nurturing talent and inspires her students to find their unique voice. 

 

Xanthi Tsioukis  (Vocal Coach)

Xanthi has been teaching at CK Singing School for over 10 years, with 20 years experience in piano, performing and singing.

Xanthi has also had Lead roles in musical productions.

Alexia Frasca  (Vocal Coach)

Alexia has had over 15 years experience in the music industry.

She has been involved in numerous musical theatre productions as a  vocalist and also as a stage manager. She is a talented, gifted and highly entertaining performer.

"Singing at CK has enabled me to grow as a singer
and a performer. I am thankful to
have experienced the opportunities
made availble to me over the years".
Rebecca Franzoni 
Student at CK for 10 years/ Vocal Coach at CK