Leigh McRae is one of the most sought after voice teachers of popular music in Australia and Internationally. He travels the world conducting vocal workshops and acting as a vocal consultant on the principles of Vocal Mastery to organizations, church groups and individuals. In 2004 Leigh released the long awaited Vocal Mastery program to overwhelming acclaim. The program is currently being applied in 13 countries and recently saw Leigh travel to Singapore, London and Munich to present workshops and conduct private teaching. Singers often travel from all over the world to Leigh seeking training and advice for their most precious possession … their voice! 

Leigh is a regular guest lecturer at a number of Australian universities and teaching institutions such as WAPPA and Macquarie University, and has been a guest lecturer and teacher at the Hillsong conference for a number of years. He works closely with several recording labels including Sony Music, Engine Room Records and Warners, and is their vocal coach of choice. Leigh has been retained as a tutor by such groups and artists as Human Nature, Marcia Hines, Kaylan (Disco Montego), Melinda Schneider (Golden Guitar Winner), Scandal'us (Popstars), Bardot (Sophie Monk), Tammin Sursok (Home and Away), Nathan Foley (Hi-5), Toni Pearen, Delta Goodrem, Nikki Webster and many others in preparation for recording and touring. Leigh has also trained theatrical performers in the following productions: Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Grease, Beauty and the Beast, Sweet Charity and the Australian production of Rent, for which Leigh acted as vocal consultant and teacher.  

Leigh obtained the titles of Level 5 Speech Level Singing Teacher, and EMT (Education Management Trainer) with the Seth Riggs organisation. During his 14 years with Speech Level Singing, Leigh spent considerable time in the United States teaching and being involved at the summer schools at Mount St. Mary’s College. Leigh has also been a faculty member of the Broadway Theatre Project in Tampa, Florida, which is under the artistic direction of Ann Reinking, well known to the theatre community for her award winning roles on Broadway, and her masterful and creative choreography. 

Leigh is a full member of the Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing recently presenting at the Mastery and Mystery workshop at the Sydney Conservatorium for which he received rave reviews. 

Leigh is also a vocal artist in his own right. His performance experience is wide and varied and includes rock and pop bands, television, solo cabaret, big band, vocal groups, theatre and major international sporting events. In 1987 Leigh was a finalist in the prestigious 'Australian Singing Competition'. He has performed on the 'Midday Show' and the 'Bert Newton Show'. Leigh played the title role in Reg Livermore's 'Ned Kelly' and Beadle Bamford in Sondheim's 'Sweeny Todd.' In 1994 Leigh was chosen out of thousands of performers across the state to play the role of Jean Valjean in the Hills Centre production of 'Les Miserables'. He was invited to perform the role again in the return season the following year. In addition, Leigh has worked extensively as a session singer for commercials and children’s books, is a song writer and has recorded his own albums.  

Leigh’s approach to his students is one of care and respect. Whether it is a person who has always wanted to develop their singing voice for personal reasons, or someone who aspires to win a Grammy, Leigh commits to them all. He bases his teachings on the needs of each singer and treats them all with the same care and respect. For Leigh, teaching isn’t a sideline to performing – it is his chosen life’s work. As a result of his genuine support and care, his students trust in him and his guidance. 

While Leigh is an accomplished performer, he has found his true vocation in voice teaching. Vocal Mastery is the central focus of his work – it is his calling. Being a performer enables Leigh to understand the techniques required to sustain a successful career, as well as the fears and anxieties associated with performance. Through the application of his technique, and his care and dedication as a person, Leigh is able to take each student from where they are to where they want to go.

 ‘Leigh gives them the courage to try and the techniques to succeed ’.

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