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Our Team

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Tania Savelli
Founder, Co-Director &
Program Director

Tania brings more than 20 years of experience as a vocal coach, performer and voice professional. She combines her knowledge of voice science, vocal health and the performing arts to help shape a studio environment that is supportive, safe and inspiring for young singers.

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Tania is passionate about healthy, holistic voice development. She has completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) and is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia, maintaining ongoing professional development in line with national standards.

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Across her career, Tania has worked with a wide range of singers and training programs, including teaching vocals at TAFE SA, working with Adelaide youth theatre company Pelican Productions, and contributing to vocal coaching for the University of Adelaide’s Bachelor of Musical Theatre program. Alongside this work, she has maintained an active performing career spanning cabaret, musical theatre and live entertainment.

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Her role at Vocal Hub Kids focuses on program direction, teacher mentoring and voice-safety frameworks, ensuring our approach remains thoughtful, evidence-informed and supportive of growing voices. When children require more individualised or specialist support, Tania helps guide families with appropriate recommendations through her separate practice, Vocolove.​

 

She is passionate about empowering singers to develop confidence, curiosity and joy in their voices — skills they carry well beyond the studio.

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Katelyn Crawford
Vocal Coach

Katelyn is an experienced vocalist, musician and educator with a special love for nurturing developing singers. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Music (Performance and Pedagogy) and a Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Classical Voice from the Elder Conservatorium, and is continuing her research and performance training at postgraduate level. She has also completed a Diploma in Languages (German Studies) and enjoys bringing language, expression and storytelling into her teaching.

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Katelyn began singing lessons at the age of twelve and has trained across a wide range of styles, from classical and musical theatre to contemporary and folk. She has completed Estill Voice Training Level 1 & 2, and draws on healthy, evidence-informed techniques to help young singers build confidence, flexibility and musical awareness.

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As a performer, Katelyn has appeared in concerts, operatic productions and recital programs across Adelaide, and has been recognised with multiple awards and scholarships through the Elder Conservatorium and Recitals Australia. She also enjoys performing contemporary and folk music, often accompanying herself on guitar.

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Katelyn has extensive choral experience, including many years with the Australian Girls Choir, where she performed in senior ensembles and developed strong ensemble and musicianship skills. She loves working with children and teens, supporting them through exams, performances and personal musical goals in a calm and encouraging environment.

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Alex O'Neill
Vocal Coach

Bachelor of Music (Jazz)

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Alex O’Neill is an accomplished vocalist, musician, and educator with extensive experience across performance, teaching, and composition. Beginning his musical journey on saxophone in 2012, he has since built a versatile career spanning jazz, funk, RnB, pop, classical, and musical theatre.

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With over a decade of experience as a performer, teacher, and actor, Alex has directed and participated in numerous ensembles, choirs, and productions. His performance highlights include appearing with Jazzmeia Horn and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and as a part of the 2020 Class of Cabaret. Many of his compositions and arrangements have been showcased throughout Adelaide, with plans for future releases already underway.

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Since 2019, Alex has pursued training in Estill Voice, and is currently working toward certification and continually refining his technical expertise. His broad industry knowledge, combined with his passion for music education, allows him to deliver engaging and effective coaching, inspiring students to achieve impressive results while advancing his own artistic pursuits.

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Melissa Choong
Relief Vocal Coach

Masters of Speech Pathology

Bachelor of Psychology

LSVT Loud Kids Certified Clinician

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Melissa’s interest in music and learning has brought her on a colourful, musical journey. In her earlier years, she studied classical piano (ABRSM Grade 8), trained in classical voice (Trinity Grade 5) and played the flute and piccolo in a marching band. She has years of experience performing in a variety of settings including church performances, choral performances, and at weddings. Her strongest passion has always been in using the voice as an instrument. Her curiosity sparked a desire to better understand how we can develop the use of this uniquely personal instrument to its fullest potential. This ultimately led her to Adelaide where she completed her Master of Speech Pathology at Flinders University. Melissa has also completed The Estill Voice Training Course Levels 1 & 2 and is working towards the Estill Certificate of Figure Proficiency.

 

Melissa’s former training in psychology, play therapy, and teaching allowed her to gain experience in working with children of all ages. She currently practices as a paediatric speech pathologist working in areas of speech, language, voice, fluency, feeding, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She enjoys working with neurodiversity and believes in empowering every individual with a voice to effectively communicate and express themselves be it through speech or singing. Melissa is also a clinical educator for the Flinders University Fluency and Voice Student Clinic at the Women's and Children's Hospital.​

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Nadia Votino
Co-Director, Studio Lead &
Head Coach

Nadia brings more than 20 years of experience as a performer and vocal coach, with a special passion for working with children and teenagers. She is currently completing a Diploma of Counselling and is also a trained Vocal Health First Aider, supporting students with gentle, healthy voice habits.

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Nadia’s performing career began at a young age through the iconic Johnny Young Talent School, where she became a member of the Young Talent Team Adelaide and performed regularly at community and local events. At 16 she was hired by Mighty Good Productions, gaining valuable insight into the audition process and what is expected of working performers. She later performed extensively for Warner Brothers across a range of roles — as a vocalist, dancer and character performer — and was selected as a backing vocalist for Tom Jones during his Australian tour.

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As a teacher, Nadia has spent over two decades specialising in developing young voices. She has completed Estill Level 1 & 2 training and practice groups, and is currently preparing for her Estill Figure Proficiency certification. She has taught at a range of schools and studios, including Seymour College, St Joseph’s Hectorville and Star Academy, where she prepared students for performances and competitions.

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As Studio Lead and Head Coach, she oversees the day-to-day running of the studio and supports our coaching team, with particular strengths in:

audition preparation
• AMEB and exam pathways
• performance coaching
• building confidence in shy or developing singers

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Nadia believes that every child can learn to sing when they are supported, encouraged and guided by the right teacher — and she loves helping students discover their unique voice.

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Adele Haese
Vocal Coach

Adele is a passionate singer, performer and developing voice professional with a strong interest in how the voice works and how to care for it. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at the University of Adelaide, bringing a growing understanding of vocal health and anatomy into her teaching.

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Adele’s love of performing began in childhood and led her deeply into theatre throughout her school years, where she held leadership roles and received multiple drama awards. She has performed in a wide range of musicals and productions, with favourite experiences including roles in Wicked, Pride and Prejudice, Almost, Maine, Hairspray, Bugsy Malone, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Grease the Arena Spectacular. She continues to perform in community theatre, most recently appearing in The Addams Family Musical.

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Keen to deepen her knowledge, Adele has sought out workshops, masterclasses and independent learning, including Acting and Musical Theatre intensives through NIDA. She has completed Estill Voice Training Levels 1 & 2 and continues to refine her skills as she prepares for Estill Figure Proficiency.

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Alongside music, Adele has valuable experience in education through her work as a presenter with Elevate Education, developing engaging and supportive communication skills that translate beautifully into her teaching.

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As a singing teacher, Adele is particularly passionate about helping students build strong foundations, confidence and healthy voice habits. She understands the importance of balancing technique with artistry and enjoys guiding students to discover their own unique sound in a safe and encouraging environment.

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Rochelle Barker
Vocal Coach

Rochelle is a vibrant Adelaide-based singer and vocal coach with a deep love for music, people and performance. She holds a Bachelor of Music and a Diploma in Music Industry Performance (Voice), along with Certificate III and IV training in contemporary voice.

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Drawn to the storytelling of blues and soul as well as the energy of pop and rock, Rochelle brings both musicality and heart to everything she does. After more than two decades working in customer service — developing strong communication and people skills — she followed her passion and returned to study, building a professional career in music.

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Rochelle has a calm, encouraging teaching style and loves supporting developing singers. She especially enjoys working with teens, helping them grow in confidence, find their own sound and develop healthy voice habits along the way.

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As a performer, Rochelle has worked with a number of Adelaide bands, including Pucker Up, Sleepy Lizard and Deja Blue. She is known for her warm stage presence, sense of humour and ability to create a relaxed, uplifting environment — qualities she brings into the studio to help students feel comfortable and supported.

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