Singing Lesson Options & Fees in Brisbane

The most effective singing lessons recognise every voice as unique. With Dr Madonna Forster, tuition is shaped around the singer’s natural voice, current abilities, musical interests and personal goals.

Students taking part in a school vocal session with Dr Madonna Forster

Developing the whole singer — technique, musicality, confidence and self-awareness.

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Student working on vocal technique in an individual singing lesson

Individual Singing Lessons

A personalised pathway for singers wanting focused development of their unique voice — supporting technical growth, musical development and artistic expression.

Through informed teaching practices and current vocal research, students develop strategies to:

  • Understand and improve vocal function
  • Build healthy vocal habits
  • Expand vocal capability and confidence
  • Develop performance skills
  • Prepare repertoire for enjoyment, auditions, examinations or performance

Small Group and Shared Singing Lessons

Developing individual voices within a collaborative, encouraging environment. Learning alongside others — particularly for younger students — builds confidence and ensemble skill through shared exploration.

  • Listening and responding to other singers
  • Building ensemble awareness
  • Developing confidence in a supportive setting
  • Learning through collaboration and shared musical experiences

A flexible, cost-effective pathway for students beginning their vocal development.

Small group of students singing together in a Brisbane singing lesson
Choir or community group taking part in a vocal workshop

School and Community Vocal Workshops

Madonna designs and facilitates vocal workshops for schools, choirs, ensembles and community groups — tailored to the needs of each organisation.

  • Vocal technique and healthy singing practices
  • Group vocal development
  • Ensemble sound and rehearsal strategies
  • Changing voices
  • Confidence and participation
  • Specific performance goals

Online Singing Program

Individually tailored for singers who want a focused, daily routine to kickstart their training or elevate their performance-readiness. Our online programs are a flexible alternative to weekly face-to-face lessons, without sacrificing the rigor and benefit of daily vocal workouts designed for the individual voice, no matter where you are.

How It Works

Through personalised video analysis and feedback, we respond to your specific vocal habits and challenges to optimise your vocal capability. Each program includes bespoke daily workout schedules, personalised video feedback, and structured guidance (text and notation) with audio tracks for warmups and rehearsal.

Program Levels

Two levels of customised 10-week singing tuition programs, tailored around your vocal needs and goals.

Core Beginner Program

For singers brand new to singing, or returning after a long break.

  • One 10-minute conversation (mobile, email or messenger/WhatsApp) on your challenges, aims and aspirations
  • Five personalised expert video analysis responses
  • Five personalised notated exercise guidelines
  • Five personalised 7-minute audio training tracks

Elite Performers Program

For experienced singers seeking intensive training or renewed progress.

  • One 15-minute conversation (mobile, email or messenger/WhatsApp) on your challenges, aims and aspirations
  • Five personalised expert video analysis responses
  • Five personalised warm up and exercise protocols
  • Five personalised 15-minute audio training tracks

All materials are updated fortnightly. Detailed course outlines are available upon request.

Studio Policy and Assessment Process

Most students commence tuition following an initial vocal assessment — a chance for Madonna to understand the singer’s current stage of development and agree on the right learning pathway.

Initial vocal assessment

Madonna identifies the singer's current stage of development and areas of focus, and discusses goals, expectations and developmental priorities for long-term vocal growth.

Term-based enrolment

Students enrol on a school-term basis, or for the remainder of the current term at the time of enrolment. All new students require an assessment before regular tuition begins.

Simple, transparent lesson pricing

Initial Vocal Assessment

30–45 minutes                           $60

Required for all new students before regular tuition

Individual Lessons

30 minutes                                 $48

60 minutes                                 $95

Personalised, one-to-one tuition

Shared Lessons

30 minutes             $30 / per student

Two students sharing a lesson slot

Small Group Lessons

30 minutes (3+ students)              $25 / per student

Cost-effective group tuition

Payment is required at the time of the lesson via cash or PayID. Where absences occur, an alternative lesson time may be offered where availability permits.

Send an enquiry to Madonna Forster

Contact Madonna to discuss one-to-one lessons, small-group learning or a music workshop for your school or group.

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Contact Madonna Forster to discuss one-to-one lessons, small-group learning or a music workshop for your school or group.