This year, Zara also began her own Vocal Coaching YouTube channel, graining great success, with over 1.6 million views and over 20k subscribers in under four months.
1.Tell us more about your background and journey.
I started singing and performing at around 7 years old! I was a fairly loud child, so I think mum and dad were trying to find an outlet for me to get it out of my system.
The passion hasn’t stopped since! I continued singing, dance, and drama lessons all throughout my schooling, and once I reached the age of 16 I flew to Sydney to work with some amazing industry professionals. This really sparked a fire, and from that moment on I was so sure of what I wanted to do for the rest of my life!
Since then, I’ve trained with so many people and methods and have developed my own unique perspective on the music industry. I have been teaching for around five years and I absolutely love it.
I’ve just opened my own studio in Ballarat, VIC, AUS - called SoundCheck Studios whilst also studying a Bachelor of Music at Victoria University.
2. When did you first decide you wanted to pursue music and how did you start?
I definitely have always loved it. I’ve tried so many different hobbies and jobs and this is the one passion that has never left me. I started performing gigs in high school and built my confidence until I graduated.
I then sent a million resumes out to music schools in my area and landed a job teaching at a performing arts school. Since then, I’ve never looked back!
3. Who is your favorite artist and why?
I have a deep appreciation for Ariana Grande. I feel like I’ve watched her find herself and grow up over the years and I’ve been parallel to that. I love the journey that her music has gone through, and I love her views on women in the industry and how she always stands up for what she believes in.
I’ve also watched her go through the Manchester attack and Mac Miller passing away, and still seen her rise up afterward and continue to do what she loves. Everything she has been through really inspires me.
4. Can you throw some light on opportunities one gets as a singer?
I think the best thing that comes with singing and performing is the confidence you get as a side effect, not only while on stage but also in your everyday life. I’ve watched students with anxiety become more comfortable in social situations, and feel more self-assured in their bodies over time.
The way music manages mental health is amazing, and I think everyone should have some training in the arts - whether its music, dance, drama.. anything performance-related. The life skills it gives you are second to none.
5. Is formal training required or can one train themselves purely on the basis of talent?
If you want to pursue this as a career, you need to work hard. And that means getting some training. Natural talent can only get you so far. You don’t have the same understanding of your body or even music terminology without some professional training.
Set yourself up for success, and enroll in some classes - or even just educate yourself online! There’s so much free content out there to immerse yourself in. If you love it enough, it won’t feel like work!
6. What piece of advice would you like to give to future and aspiring artists?
Support other artists that are working to achieve their dreams. I really don’t believe in competing against others in this industry. There is no-one out there that is like you, so it doesn’t make sense to compare yourself to anyone! Create a network of people that lift you up, and do the same in return. Good vibes only!!
7. Which is your favorite book and why?
I love the book “Mastering Your Mean Girl” by Melissa Ambrosini. It’s all about taming that little voice in your head that tells you, you aren’t enough. Learn to remove yourself from your ego and rise above it! Check it out :)
Youtube channel - @Zara Jarvis Vocal Coaching
Zara is an experienced performer and coach, specializing in teaching vocals, music theatre, acting, and dance. She began her love for performing arts at a young age, pursuing classes in classical ballet, jazz, tap, drama, and music theatre – where she found her passion for singing!
She continued private vocal tuition, participating in competitions and exams for the remainder of her schooling years. Zara received VCE certificates in Drama, Theatre Studies, Music Performance, and Music Industries with top grades in every subject.
A highlight for Zara was flying to Sydney in 2014 for an artist development course at JMA Entertainment – specializing in vocals, dance, and performance skills. In Sydney, she received performance coaching from industry professionals such as Stan Walker, Maurice June, Angel Tupai, Vince Harder, and Turanga Merito.
She was then invited years later, to be on the mentor team for this same Sydney Bootcamp in 2019 and onwards.
Zara has enjoyed performing professionally for the past 13 years, at various places including alongside John Foreman and Harrison Craig in Melbourne, and Victorian Parliament House. Zara has also been known to perform in professional and amateur productions and gigs, including Les Miserables in 2009 which received an award from the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria for best musical in the state, and her role of ‘Sandy’ in Grease the Musical, 2014.
Zara is now enjoying sharing her passion for performing with younger generations and has been working a booked out timetable for the past five years in Ballarat, teaching soloists and classes in singing, music theatre, acting, and dance. She has recently renovated a studio for her own business - SoundCheck Studios.
This year, Zara also began her own Vocal Coaching YouTube channel, graining great success, with over 1.6 million views and over 20k subscribers in under four months.
Zara believes in the power of community and connection in the music industry and has an incredible network of industry professionals she considers not only mentors but friends.
Zara has studied the Estill Voice Training program and the Institute of Vocal Advancement techniques. Zara is currently studying a Bachelor of Music at Victoria University and is excited to bring big-city training to her home town of Ballarat. Her best asset in teaching is her encouraging and energetic personality that inspires and excites all students.
Interviewed By - Sandeep Virothu
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