SONGWRITING
DRUMS GUITAR BASS UKULELE PIANO SAXOPHONE SONGWRITING TUTORING VOICE GROUP CLASSES
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BIANCA HOPKINS (she/her) Associate Degree of Applied Music – Box Hill Institute Bianca Hopkins is a professional vocalist, educator, and co-founder of BFSM, which she has owned, managed, and taught at since its opening in Term 2, 2013, alongside her husband Dayna. With over 20 years of experience in the music industry, Bianca has worked extensively as a lead and backing vocalist, songwriter, and recording artist. She has performed in both original and cover acts across Melbourne and internationally. A passionate and dedicated voice teacher, Bianca has been teaching vocal technique for 18 years across a range of settings, including BFSM, primary and secondary schools, and Box Hill Institute. She holds a Certificate of Estill Figure Proficiency under the guidance of CCI Naomi Eyers and has completed the Estill Voice Training Level One & Two courses. Bianca has a strong interest in vocal health, voice science, and performance technique. Bianca also has extensive experience in event coordination, concert production, cabaret direction, and musical theatre, and she loves working with choirs and vocal ensembles. Beyond the studio, Bianca is a proud mum to two boys—Nate and Andy—who are often spotted around BFSM. She also hosts The Performer's Mind podcast, based on her book of the same name, which supports performers in managing performance anxiety. Her latest creative projects include:
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JESS DE LUCA she | her
Bachelor of Applied Music - Box Hill Institute Jess is a Graduate of Box Hill Institute, in her time there she had a strong interest in choir, vocal technique and different teaching methods as well as learning Guitar and Piano. Jess has been singing since she can remember growing up in a musical family and has been performing for over a decade. As a performer and vocalist, Jess thrives on challenges from getting the "high notes", close harmonies, exploring vocal tones as well as a good understanding of performance anxiety for those thinking about taking the leap. If you’re interested in songwriting Jess will enthusiastically get the ball rolling, she has a good understanding of song structures, lyrics and melody and enjoys seeing what students come up with on their own. Jess has held Songwriting workshops at BFSM, has released her own music and performs her songs regularly around Melbourne Venues. She is currently recording her debut full length Album, always keeping herself creative. On most weekend mornings she is a regular Busker at the Melbourne Farmers Markets group and continues to pursue performing at every opportunity. To book in with Jess, please email [email protected] You can find Jess teaching in Room 2. |
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SARAH PINK she | her
Bachelor of Applied Music (Australian College of the Arts) Certificate III in Music Industry (Wodonga Secondary College) From running around at folk and bluegrass music festivals to singing in choirs, learning piano, writing songs, performing in bands, recording/releasing original tunes, and teaching; Sarah can’t remember a time when music wasn’t part of her life. Sarah enjoys the technicalities of learning music, as much as the social and emotional aspects. With the intention of students building a self-motivated practise routine, Sarah tailors lessons to individuals' goals and interests. She meets students with patience and understanding, supporting them through the discomfort that can arise in practise and performance. Recognising that music is a life-long endeavour, Sarah is continuously seeking to further her own skills as a vocalist/pianist/songwriter/performer and strives to share her musical experience, love, and knowledge in any way she can. To book in with Sarah, please email [email protected] You can find Sarah teaching in Room 3. |
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VINCENT NGUYEN he | him
Bachelor of Applied Music (Australian College of the Arts) Vincent has been playing guitar since the age of 8. Finding love for hard rock and blues music at a young age, Vincent also became interested in production and electronic music in his teenage years. Marrying the aspects of music creation, Vincent independently writes, performs, records and produces music when he's not playing live in projects around Melbourne. Vincent completed his Bachelor of Music Performance at Collarts in 2019 after previous courses in sound recording and producing at RMIT. Throughout his time at Collarts, Vincent built upon his roots in rock and blues music with a wide variety of playing styles; namely jazz and neo-soul. Guided by student's goals and interests in music, Vincent approaches lessons with a focus on building confidence and independence with the instrument; largely incorporating the use of aural skills and conceptual learning in his lessons. To book in with Vincent - please email [email protected] You can find Vinny teaching in Room 6. |
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SARAH EDGAR she | her
Bachelor of Creative Arts (La Trobe University) Diploma of Screen and Media (RMIT) Sarah graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Creative Arts with Honours as well as obtaining a Diploma of Screen and Media at RMIT University. She has written songs since an early age, learning guitar and ukulele to back up her singing. At La Trobe she was a member of La Trobe Student Theatre and Film where she performed in countless cabarets and plays during her time there. After University not wanting to let go of the friends and connections she had made she went on to co-found Picked Last For Sport (PLFS) with her friend Ryan Smith. PLFS has to date 6 original shows and accompanying music performed mostly for the Melbourne Fringe Festival and more recently the Melbourne Comedy Festival. Sarah has a passion for connection and community and believes music can play a magical role in bringing people together. To book in with Sarah in 2024 - please email [email protected] |
