Leah is a Singer/songwriter whose love for music has lead her to be involved in a diverse range of musical styles; from Gospel and Soul, to Jazz, Funk and Pop. Growing up in a musical home Leah joined her church music team at 9 years of age and started performing professionally from 14.
During school Leah was involved with many musical projects. Most notably being a vocalist for 3 consecutive years in Star Struck, The Hunter Central Coast region youth and creative arts showcase that held a series of concerts that aired on local television. Since then Leah has recorded and performed across Australia and internationally with a variety of artists. These include; Darlene Zschech, Francine Bell, Martin Smith, Henry Seeley, Nikki Fletcher, Sidney Mohede, Jayne Denham and many more.
Other musical roles include; Music and Creative Arts Director of New Hope Community Church, Vocal Director of Youth Alive Hunter and Central Coast, and Vocal Director at Hope Unlimited Church.
Leah’s interest in the voice and correct vocal techniques lead her to the Estill Voice International method. Training with Master Teacher Trish Delaney-Brown Leah is currently working to be a certified Master Teacher herself.
A passionate educator, Leah has taught privately for over 7 years in some of Newcastle’s best music studios. These include Genr8 Performing Arts School, Australian Dance and Talent Centre and Vocal Evolution. In 2014 Leah and her husband Tom started Coast Academy of Music, a contemporary music school based on the NSW Central Coast. Teaching from their studio in Saratoga and across a network of Primary and High Schools they see hundreds of students receive music tuition each week.
Details last updated: September 21, 2017
