Our Teachers
Danni Da Ros
Director
As a finalist in Australia’s number one rated TV Show, The Voice Australia, Danni Da Ros is one of Australia’s most talented, versatile and dynamic vocalists and performance coaches. Her powerful soulful tone and demanding stage presence allowed her make it to the top 4 in Team Delta on The Voice Australia 2012, gave her 4 top 100 singles on the iTunes chart and saw her signed with Universal Music Australia.
Danni received a Bachelor of Music with Honours in 2005 from The Australian Institute of Music and has over 25 years of teaching experience including being the Head of Singing at Brent Street Studios. She has trained in various vocal and dance techniques and studied in the USA with Seth Riggs, singing teacher to the stars.
Danni has performed at numerous corporate events in Australia and has sung all over the world in countries such as the USA, Dubai, Singapore and was the featured singer for Qatar's Olympic bid in 2007. She has sung with Delta Goodrem, Seal, Tina Arena and Keith Urban and has performed as a soloist on various TV shows and commercials. Danni knows what it takes to be successful in the music industry and develops and nurtures her students in the right direction.
Chiara Da Ros
Director
Chiara is a passionate and dedicated vocal coach who's upbeat energy brings out the best in all of her students. In 2003 she received Certificates 3 and 4 in Music majoring in Contemporary Vocals studies and Performance.
Since then, Chiara has completed an Adv. Diploma in Event Management, majoring in Music Management ensuring she knows what it takes to become a professional performer. Chiara herself has performed across Australia and Singapore as a soloist and a group performer. She was a featured performer in the Popstars "Baby Proms" Event at the Sydney Opera House as well as appearances in several commercials in Australia, Italy and America.
She has sung in various shows for Channels 7 and 9 and also appeared in the Australian feature film Bootmen. Chiara has also dedicated some time to perform for many charities especially the Starlight Foundation, The Heart Foundation and Kids Helpline. These performances allowed Chiara to grace the stage with Olivia Newton-John.
Leah Berry
Senior Vocal Coach
Jazz Vocalist Leah Berry is quickly establishing herself as a notable emerging figure in the Sydney jazz scene. She is an impressive performer, improviser and lyricist, who captivates audiences with her storytelling, and velvety tone. Leah concluded her bachelor’s degree studying Jazz Vocal Performance at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2024 and is eager to continue her growth as a musician in Sydney and Australia.
Leah has performed with Australian jazz legend James Morrison, and as part of the Inner West Jazz Fest in late August 2025, Leah joined forces with jazz veteran Mike Nock, presenting a set of her lyrics to his compositions, solidifying her unique voice in the Australian jazz scene as a lyricist and performer.
Sarah Lawrance
Senior Vocal Coach
Sarah Lawrance is a passionate and kind teacher who empowers vocalists to grow in their confidence and skill in singing and music literacy. Her attention to detail and ability to accurately assess the voice makes her student centred teaching invaluable to the individual. Her empathetic approach fosters confidence and understanding in vocalists.
Dedicated to quality education and professional development, Sarah is current student at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music for Jazz Voice Performance and The Institute of Vocal Advancement’s Professional Singing Teacher Course.
Sarah has extensive performance experience from singing in church and community events from a young age, to being a featured performer in musicals, at weddings, and at music festivals such as One Music Festival Kiama and the Sydney Con Jazz Music Festival. Sarah was a finalist in the ACMF songwriting competition in 2021 and has continued to develop and refine her composition and arranging skills.
Ella Seldon
Vocal Coach
Guitar Teacher
Piano Teacher
Ella is a passionate Musician and Actress, working in Theatre and Orchestras since the age of 9. Currently studying her Bachelor of Music in Performance at the Australian Institute of Music and originally trained in Music Theatre and Opera, her vocal knowledge is extensive. Ella is a diverse vocalist who also plays flute, guitar, piano and was apart of the Central Coast Symphonic Wind Orchestra at the Central Coast Conservatorium of music. In 2023 she appeared as a swing in Frozen Jr at Gosford Musical Society, and most recently she had the privilege of being apart of the Last King of the Cross Season 2 on Stan Australia.
In 2024, Ella was privileged to receive a grant from the prestigious Bouddi Foundation For The Arts to put towards her university education.
Ella looks forward to sharing her experience with her students and is excited to see them achieve their goals and aspirations.
Anabelle Gross
Vocal Coach
Annabelle has been a long time dedicated teacher of Famous Performing Arts who enjoys teaching and nurturing students just as much as she loves being a lawyer!​
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Annabelle holds a Diploma of Vocal Performance from the International Music Examination Board and has experience in training students for Eisteddfods, Performances and exams.
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A performer in her own right, Annabelle enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience in Vocal Performance with her students weekly.
Tasha Lapointe
Vocal Coach
Tasha has had singing training since the age of five, studying both pop and musical theatre. Over the years, she has trained under multiple teachers who have equipped her with extensive knowledge of vocal technique, stage presence, and the art of storytelling through song. This depth of experience not only shaped her as a performer but has also made her a brilliant and empathetic teacher.
During high school, Tasha’s dedication and talent were recognised when she achieved a Band 6 in HSC Music. She also earned a place in the highly competitive Talent Development Project (TDP), a two-year exclusive singing programme that accepts only a handful of graduates from a pool of over 1,000 auditionees.
Tasha furthered her training by completing her Diploma in Musical Theatre at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), one of the most prestigious performing arts institutions in Australia.
Today, Tasha specialises in the musical theatre and pop genres, She looks forward to sharing this experience with her students and inspiring them on their own musical journeys.
Sophie Robertson
Musical Theatre Teacher
Sophie has trained at Famous Performing Arts since the age of 6 in private singing lessons, musical theatre and show group giving her the privilege of performing at events such as local fairs, Christmas carols , the Sydney Royal Easter show and the Sydney Flames Basketball.
Sophie is the current lead singer in the St Leos Rock Band and Selective Jazz Performance Band. Since 2024 Sophie has been teaching the Year 7 choir where she teaches a range of songs as well as the skills of harmony and blending when singing in a group. Performance wise she has been the lead role in two school musicals including her debut role as Morticia Addams in the Addams Family and various other Theatre Company shows.
Sophie frequently performs at different venues around Sydney and is the resident singer at Asquith golf course. She also takes guitar lessons to enhance her overall skill and performance.
Represented by Brent street child agency for last 3 years Sophie has gained extensive knowledge in the industry and loves to share her passion with young performers.
