Zoe Faen

After graduating, I started teaching a few singing students in my apartment. I found 1:1 teaching rewarding and later went on to spend six years as a private voice tutor at Ravenswood School for Girls in Sydney. In December 2021, I began teaching from my dedicated, purpose-built home studio under the name The Voice Hut.

Before deciding to study as a mature-aged student, I completed one year of a Bachelor of Arts degree; a TAFE course; worked in numerous office jobs and discovered community musical theatre! I decided I wanted to pursue musical theatre as a career, and the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) had the perfect course for me. I was accepted into two other courses - one in Sydney and one at WAAPA - but the CQU course was the most comprehensive and most appealing. Studying in a regional centre - Mackay - was a unique experience. It enabled me to focus on my studies and when we had visiting artists, our interactions with them were more personal than they would be in a larger city. Being away from home also meant that strong, lifelong friendships were forged with fellow students and this was very special.

I provide private tutoring and coaching in both speech and singing. I love the variety of voices I work with - from kids to adults, males and females - and the range of goals my students are working towards. It is very rewarding when a student starts to understand their voice and realise they can make any sound they want!

My degree gave me a strong foundation in music as well as dancing and acting. While at the Con, I was introduced to Estill Voice Training - a model which is based in voice science. My interest in this area has grown and I continue to enjoy learning about the voice from experienced mentors and teachers.

I am proud of The Voice Hut's reputation and that I receive regular enquires from singers and speakers wishing to work with me.