Kelly Read
vocalist/pianist
Contemporary vocalist and pianist Kelly Read has been impressing audiences throughout Australia with her trademark sultry, soulful performance style for the past 16 years.
Initially establishing her skills in classical music, Kelly was accepted into the prestigious contemporary music program at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2000, where she studied under industry leaders and professionals such as vocalist Annie Neil, Australian Opera diva Janice Taylor-Warne and renowned Australian composer and arranger Graham Lyall. She has since furthered her studies in pop/rock keyboard, vocals and songwriting at the Berklee School of music in the USA.
Kelly has been teaching and mentoring students for the past 16 years. She has been a tutor at Santa Maria College (junior choirs and one-on-one training), Como Senior High School, Joondalup School of Music, Jodi Marshall Dance Academy and Metro Modelling Academy. Kelly also teaches vocals, piano and theory privately from her home in Bayswater, especially focusing on students wishing to prepare for WAAPA auditions.
Education
Pre 2000 – AMEB classical piano to grade 6 and AMEB theory to grade 5
2000-2002 Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
Advanced Diploma in Contemporary and Jazz Music
2009 – Berklee School of Music Massachusetts
Vocal studies Pop/Rock Performance
2010 – Berklee School of Music Massachusetts
Songwriting Workshop - Harmony
2012 – Berklee School of Music Massachusetts
Keyboard studies Pop/Rock Performance
One-on-One Tuition
Sue Kingham - IVA Mentor Vocal Instructor and tutor at WAAPA in jazz and contemporary music
Annie Neil – vocal instructor at WAAPA in contemporary music
Janice Taylor-Warne – Australian Opera and vocal instructor at WAAPA in classical music
Helen Matthews – renowned Australian jazz vocalist and past vocal instructor at WAAPA in jazz music
Didi Stewart – Vocal instructor at Berklee School of Music
Glyn McDonald – Australian jazz pianist and composer
Jimmy Kachulis – Professor and instructor of songwriting at Berklee School of Music
Dave Limina – Assistant Professor of piano at Berklee School of Music
Dave Stroud - American vocal coach, vocal educator, and lecturer.
Workshops Attended
Kurt Elling – Renowned American jazz vocalist and composer
Dave Stroud - American vocal coach, vocal educator, and lecturer.
Tom O'Halloran - Australian jazz pianist and composer
Thom Mason - USC Thornton School of Music (USA)
Peter Bernstein – Renowned American jazz guitarist/composer
Performance Experience
A versatile performer and entertainer, Kelly has covered everything, from fronting six-piece bands “Soul Corporation” and “Hot Chilli” to performing in more intimate, solo, duo and classical trio settings. She has held long term residencies at high profile venues such as Crown Metropol Hotel, The Rendezvous Hotel and Pullman Bunker Bay Resort Dunsborough, as well as regular wedding and function appearances.
Her repertoire is always evolving and covers a diverse range of musical genres from cool stylish jazz to hip acoustic country, blues and pop rock classics.
Soloist - Celebrity 'Infinity' Cruise Ship
Soloist - Crown Metropol Perth Lobby Lounge
Soloist - Rendezvous Hotel Lobby Bar
Soloist - University of Western Australia Restaurant
Soloist - Samsons Paddock Restaurant
Vocalist/Entertainer - 'Freddie Grigson Quartet' (Jazz/Pop/Rock band)
Vocalist/Entertainer - 'Hot Chilli' (Pop/rock band)
Vocalist/Entertainer -'Playtime' (Pop/soul band)
Vocalist/Entertainer - 'Soul Corporation' (Soul/R&B band)
Please contact Kelly directly to discuss lessons.
Ph: 0404 020 459