Voice lessons available for students aged 10 years through to adult.

Helen is a Certified Estill Figure Proficiency coach, and very experienced singing teacher accessing a diverse range of approaches to the voice. Helen is passionate about the tools the Estill method offers in singing, speaking and vocal health. Lessons are tailored to each individual student in terms of repertoire suited to their voice, range and personal taste. Students will be guided to develop a consistent vocal, postural and breathing technique to ensure they access the joy of the craft of singing, with confidence and developing mastery. The art or interpretation of vocal performance is also a focus of lessons for those interested in performing.

Piano lessons are also offered, providing students with evidence based playing techniques, focussed on students’strengths and interests.

Helen is a Classically trained pianist and improviser, and caters for all interests including: Classical, Jazz, Popular, free improvisation and songwriting / composition.

1. Discover the Power of the Sacred Voice
Step into a transformative journey through sound, spirit, and song. This immersive one- or two-day workshop invites vocalists of all levels to explore sacred music and vocal techniques drawn from diverse cultures and spiritual traditions around the world.

In a warm and supportive atmosphere, you’ll unlock deeper dimensions of your voice—evoking stillness, vitality, and profound connection. Through evidence-based vocal practices and globally sacred repertoire, you’ll experience the voice not just as an instrument, but as a path to presence and healing.

Leave inspired and empowered, with practical tools to continue your sacred vocal journey beyond the workshop.

2. Chants, Rounds and Soundscapes

A vibrant, fun and creative event designed to stretch participants’ vocal expression into improvisation, creativity and musical listening with each other.

For singers of all levels, bring your courage, humour and deep listening as you are guided to make vocal music that is uplifting, transporting, and at times, hilarious!

Repertoire includes rounds of varying genres and themes, original material co-created on the day by participants, breathing and vocal techniques, accompanied by dynamic percussion.

Who is Kalliope On The Shore?

We are Tweed Coast Women’s Voice Ensemble.

We work on our voices and choral craft individually and collectively to produce a unique and all - encompassing sound for the sacredness of the music we sing to be the focus of the listening experience for our audience.

It is joy,

It is attention,

Connection, discipline, refinement

merging to evoke a deeply empowering singing experience.

Established in Pottsville, Australia in 2024, by experienced and passionate voice coach, composer and conductor, Helen Bub-Connor.