Nicky McGrath is a Toronto based vocal pedagogue, contemporary commercial music (CCM) singing specialist, music educator, international performer and qualified coach.
Living most of her life in Australia, Nicky graduated in 2020 with a Master of Music Studies (Vocal Pedagogy) with distinction from the Queensland Conservatorium having earned the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence. Nicky also holds Bachelor of Creative Industries (Entertainment Industries/Music Studies) from the Queensland University of Technology and is a Neurolinguistics Programming (NLP) core skills practitioner.
Teaching a range of vocal styles, Nicky's approach is tailored to the student, educational, and filled with joy. Nicky is especially passionate about healthy, free, sustainable voice use that aligns with modern research. Nicky is proud to be a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing (ANATS), The Voice Foundation, and the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS).
As a little girl, Nicky loved to sing for her family and friends because it created a pathway for immediate and meaningful connection with others. It's this philosophy which drives her career and the way she lives today.
Since 2012, she’s had a vibrant and successful career managing creative projects, specialising in business development and coaching.
These days, Nicky relishes the opportunity to live her passion as a full-time musician and voice teacher, combining her experience as a successful business woman with her desire to be creative and nurture others.
In 2019, Nicky notably made both her regional and international debut singing lead with Obsession Quartet (SAI). An enthusiastic and active member within the barbershop music community, Nicky also works with choruses and quartets as a coach and singing specialist.
LOVE NOTES
“Nicky is very passionate, knowledgeable and friendly, and very willing to share her insights and tips about singing, breathing and vocal pedagogy... She delivers her class in a way that is relatable and easy for a ‘layman’ to understand.” (Natalie)
"Her passion, enthusiasm, and ability to really connect with her students on an individual and personal level just really resonated with me.
I felt instantly comfortable and willing to be vulnerable to achieve my goals." (Lauren)
“Nicky’s passion and patience is brilliant with my 6 year old! Highly recommended - she’s talented and so delightful to bring my son into the world of music! We love how she tailors his classes directly with his interests and musical aspirations!!” (Hanna)
qualifications
Master of Music Studies
Vocal Pedagogy/Research
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
Graduated with Distinction and the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence
Bachelor Of Creative Industries
Entertainment Industries/Music Studies
Queensland University of Technology
NLP Core Skills Practitioner
Memberships
National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)
Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing (ANATS)
The Voice Foundation
Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS)
The Speakeasy Cooperative