Whether you are an aspiring opera singer, a seasoned stage performer, an active member of Melbourne’s vibrant choral community, or preparing to audition for these prestigious platforms, your passion for singing is the foundation of your journey.

Perhaps this dream has inspired you since childhood, or maybe you have encountered challenges in mastering operatic technique or faced setbacks in auditions.

Now is the time to overcome those barriers and unlock your full vocal potential with expert guidance and dedicated mentorship.

Michelle Francis Cook, vocal teacher at MFC Vocal Studio, trained at the Victorian College of the Arts and earned a scholarship to study with renowned experts in Italy, including Florence Opera’s Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, and at top Spanish institutions. She also received private instruction from opera legends such as Deborah Polaski, Irene Theorin, and Montserrat Caballé (via Francesca Roig). These mentors shaped her artistry and provided her with proven techniques for quickly diagnosing and correcting vocal challenges to achieve lasting results.

You will learn the following:

• Diaphragmatic Breathing for Opera and Classical singing

• Correct support & strengthened support via the Montserrat Caballe techniques with floor weights

• The legato line of Bel Canto singing

• Dynamics and vocal colours

• Placements and vowel method for flawless singing

• Diction of opera Languages, specialising in Italian and German

• Recitative practice and learning methodology

• Vocal range and Fach identification

• Repertoire preparation, including full roles for opera

• Art Song, Lieder and Oratorio

• Development and practice of vocal interpretation

• Acting, Stage movement and spacial awareness

• Competition and audition preparation

• Confidence building and Positive holistic nurturing

• Career advice, European connections and Concert opportunities