Teacher

Alexi Kaye is an accomplished singer and performer who began teaching singing over 15 years ago in a Private singing school called ‘Singing Alive’ in Manly, Sydney. She has an Honours degree in Performance (UWS Bachelor of Arts Music 2000) as well as a Diploma of Education with a double major in music (classroom and private) from the University of Melbourne (Masters of teaching program 2011). Her experience as a singer has led her to receiving awards such as the OzMusic Award for best Blues performer for original band with ‘Extended Family’, and 4th place in the TV show ‘X Factor’ with the accapella group KAYA  – with whom she supported artists such as Renee Geyer, Vanessa Amborosi, Daryl Braithwaite and Jimmy Cliff. She offers singing, songwriting, vocal group work and beginner piano lessons, online or face to face.

More about Alexi – After years of touring as a singer and performer in bands and as a solo artist, as well as teaching singing and conducting choirs (UWS ‘first year choir’; National Youth Performing Arts choir Sydney, People’s choir of Melbourne), Alexi spent time in Europe, touring her own music (Solo Albums :’The Message; ‘Still as a Mountain’). While in London (U.K) Alexi worked first voluntarily and then as a paid staff member at RAW – a non profit community organisation helping young people learn skills in the field of music. Here, Alexi used many of the skills from her music industry experience in Australia – such as her studio recording experience with bands, and as a session singer for the ABC ‘SING’ series, as well as song writing and arranging amongst many others.  

On her return to Australia, Alexi completed the Diploma of Education in Melbourne after which she taught privately as well as in high schools and colleges ( Albert College, Yeshiva Academy, Williamstown High, private lessons for choir members and other students) while performing her own material on piano, guitar and appearing on albums by artists such as MANTRA, Dallas Frasca and Peregrine, as well as doing supports (Karise Eden, Miriam Lieberman) and featuring in shows such as “Leonard Cohen Tribute Night’ at Camelot with 5 time Aria award winning band, Monsieur Camembert.

After 9 years in Melbourne while honing her skills as a singing teacher in schools and beyond Alexi settled in the Central Coast (2019) where she is currently based and runs a music school (Alexi Kaye’s Music School), teaching singing from ages as young as 6 years old. Her lessons cover a variety of aspects from learning about good vocal health, healthy vocal technique to awareness of the breath support system, to being introduced to fundamental musical concepts. Her lessons often cover more than just singing – as a song writer and an experienced Live as well as studio singer and someone who has also spent years in choirs and accapella groups, she can offer guidance in a variety of areas such as arranging, writing, vocal blending and more. 

Alexi Kaye now also teaches beginner piano to students (ages 6 and up). The beginner piano lessons take a creative approach, teaching the fundamentals with an emphasis on improvisation and creativity, while learning musical concepts (as well as note reading etc) in an age appropriate manner.

Alexi Kaye’s lesson style is friendly and professional, and aims to encourage confidence in the student, as well as encourage happy and healthy singing (and playing), no matter what level of knowledge or experience. The lessons are catered to each student’s learning style with an emphasis on finding one’s authentic voice. Everyone is welcome!! Alexi offers online as well as face to face lessons and can help you to get to know your own voice, at your own pace.