BRENNAN

Creative Communications

Rachel is a highly qualified and passionate educator in the field of Speech and Drama, Singing and Music. Beginning as a student at age 5, her dedication to performance and communication was birthed with her debut role of 'the littlest princess' in a local production of The King and I, and grew with her extensive experience in eisteddfods, stage shows and showcases.

Achieving her A.IMEB qualification in 2003, Rachel has been teaching Speech and Drama for 21 years. She currently is the director of a highly successful private studio in Western Sydney, and is also a Speech and Drama educator at Meriden School for Girls in Strathfield, Sydney.

Music is an equal passion of Rachel's. Studying since age 7, she is highly proficient in piano, and holds an Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Voice from SCA.

Her passion is ensemble work, being appointed as the vocal/choral director for several productions, as well as community Easter and Christmas Events.

Rachel is currently a Director of the International Music Education Body (IMEB), as well as a syllabus consultant and senior examiner for Speech and Drama. She has been examining for 10 years, and has extensive adjudicating experience.

Rachel is enthusiastic and deeply committed to developing communication and performance skills and gifts in students. Her mission is 'to encourage and develop confident, creative artists, with the ability to share their story in any environment.'

Opportunities

Improve in vocal technique and presentation

Overcome pre-performance jitters & improve confidence

Learn in a fun environment

Inspire creative thinking & dramatic ability

Diction & speech improvement/correction

Stance, Posture & Correct Breathing

Vocal Control

Voice projection & articulation

Presentation, communication & facial expression.

Classes

Speech and Drama

Singing

Public Speaking

In person & online

Services

Teaching

Workshops

Private lessons

Adjudication