My closest friends describe me as a friendly and driven personality! I've been a teacher and performer for over 20 years. I have enthusiasm and passion for singing, presenting tuition with vitality and fun. I teach a range of styles from jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, rock and beyond, with a focus on achieving goals, vocal health and performance.
I graduated from Elder Conservatorium with a Bachelor of Music and Adelaide University with a Graduate Diploma in Education. I am also an Estill Master Teacher. In addition to a traditional approach to voice at Uni, I have worked extensively with the Estill Vocal mode. Jo Estill's scientific research provides a practical tangible and achievable basis to gain control and understand the voice. Which provides a brilliant foundation for vocal technique and application to repertoire.
For more than a decade I was the vocal lecturer at Noarlunga TAFE Contemporary Music Department where I developed the vocal program with a strong focus on Estill Vocal Training.
I have performed in many musical outfits nationally and internationally from disco funk to 9 piece Latin bands to pop/rock and jazz and vocal jazz ensembles.
I have performed as an Actor and Musical Director with the South Australian Writer’s Theatre.
I was Musical Director for “Wind in the Willows” with InkPot ARTS in 2018.
I cohost at Estill Workshops Levels 1&2.
I lecture in voice and music at Adelaide College of the Arts (TAFESA) in the Acting and Dance Department and am Musical Director and pianist for productions.
I am Vocal Coach at Adelaide University in the Music Theatre degree.
Currently I also teach singing at Concordia College and Saints Girls.
Catherine “Kit” Withers BMus, Grad Dip Ed, TAE, Estill Master Teacher
Performer, Vocal Specialist, Music Lecturer.
Vocal Services.
With over 20 years teaching and performance experience, Catherine offers qualified voice training for corporate, singing, theatrical and remedial requirements.
At the Mt Barker School of Music, we provide music tuition for a range of instruments. Our qualified teachers cover a range of styles and techniques for beginners to advanced.