MEET OUR STAFF
DEB (FRANKIE) PLUYM
Frankie is truly wonderful teacher who cares deeply about all her students. Every lesson is fun, and I come out feeling lighter even if I entered the lesson exhausted or had a terrible day… I cannot encourage you enough to go see Frankie!” Leah
Frankie is a devoted singing teacher who has a bachelors in teaching and more than 25 years of singing and performing experience. She has sung as a soloist, conducted choirs and lead musical teams in different settings.
Frankie’s passion is to help provide safe spaces for people to find their voice. She operates out of the ethos that singing is an inclusive experience, not just something for the lucky few. She believes everyone can discover their voice, no matter what age or level of experience. There is space here for you!
Besides Frankie’s teaching and training experience, she is also a passionate songwriter who offers her students a chance to develop their own songwriting skills.
With her team, she provides opportunities for students to meet each other and perform in fun and inspiring community settings. For those that want to keep growing musically, there are all sorts of different next steps she has lined up.
Finally, Frankie is a fan of supporting local community and is committed to fostering a culture of being generous with what you have. Open mic night’s profits go to local charities, and the Everyone Can Sing community is often involved in bringing joy to those less fortunate, like singing in nursing homes every year.
We’d love for you to be involved! Drop Frankie a line on every1cansing@gmail.com if you are interested.
CARMELO MANZONE
“Carmelo is a terrific teacher and I continue to use the processes and exercises he took me through to improve my voice and singing. My voice and projection has improved a lot since my lessons with Carmelo.”
Carmelo is a super kind, enthusiastic and experienced teacher who has been connected to us for a long time. His career started out with a bang when he became a finalist on the Xfactor (YouTube him and you will see his performances!) and since then he has created a large performing portfolio which includes singing on Cruise Ships in the States for a number of years, before settling back down in Sydney and re-joining our team.
He’s great with things like vocal projection, stamina and learning runs and riffs. He has sung soul and pop but has experience teaching a variety of styles and students. Carmelo will make you feel supportive and safe and will give the tools to become a better singer.
To make an enquiry about lessons with Carmelo, please don’t hesitate to contact us!
OSCAR BALLE-BOWNESS
Oscar is amazing! I feel really connected and inspired. It gives me an insight into where I am on this journey and that is tremendously valuable!”. T.T.
Oscar started his career in sunny Cairns playing the Double Bass and studying Classical Voice. This passion lead him to complete a Bachelor of Music (performance) at The Sydney Conservatorium. Oscar is a friendly and approachable teacher who draws from his incredibly vast knowledge and experience to help make student’s lessons both enjoyable and a continued experience of growth.
Oscar has worked with a variety of musical backgrounds and styles, from indie-rock to opera and everything in between. He is passionate about helping students achieve their goals and creating a safe space to explore creative expression.
If you are interested in lessons with Oscar, please contact us!
RUTH SCHROETER
Ruth will be one of the most important people that you talk to throughout your time with Everyone Can Sing. As a fellow creative and learner, she understands that the customer experience is of utmost importance and she is committed to helping processes run smoothly from an administrative point of view. As our business manager, Ruth is both kind, committed and organised. In our books, this is a winning combination!
If you have any administrative questions, please contact Ruth on every1cansing@gmail.com
