About Amy Wilkinson - Opera Singer & Voice Teacher

Amy Wilkinson is a Brisbane based opera singer and experienced voice teacher known for her technical skill, warm teaching style, and “luminous” expressive voice. Amy teaches across a wide range of genres - Classical, Musical Theatre, Gospel/Worship Musical Theatre, Pop and Rock - helping students build healthy technique while exploring the genre they love.

She is highly sought after by students and parents looking for voice lessons in Brisbane, including classical voice training, contemporary vocal coaching and support for developing confident, healthy singers.

Critics have praised her captivating stage presence and artistry, describing her voice as “luminous” and one that “glowed in radiant, expressive power, reaching into the auditorium with that centred focus” (Courier Mail).

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A woman with short brown hair sitting on stage floor, smiling and looking upward, wearing a patterned dress and a crocheted shawl, with a wooden chair in the background and a dark stage setting.
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Performance Career

Amy’s professional highlights include performing Mimi in La Bohème for The State Opera of South Australia, where her voice was praised for its honesty and soaring expressiveness (theatreguide.com).

She has performed with leading companies including Opera Australia, Opera Queensland, The State Opera of South Australia and New Zealand Opera in roles such as:

  • Mimi and Musetta (La Bohème)

  • Countess, Susanna and Barbarina (Le nozze di Figaro)

  • Atalanta (Serse) – noted for her “excellent acting ability” (Middle C, NZ)

  • Oberto (Alcina - conducted by Richard Hickox)

  • Giulietta (I Capuleti e i Montecchi)

  • Frasquita (Carmen)

  • The High Priestess (Aida)

  • Dorinda (Orlando)

  • Zerlina (Don Giovanni)

  • Fiordiligi (Così fan tutte)

  • Papagena and First Lady (Die Zauberflöte)

  • Gretel (Hansel and Gretel)

  • Juliette (Roméo et Juliette)

  • Marzelline (Fidelio)

  • Second Niece (Peter Grimes)

  • Clorinda (La Cenerentola)

  • Sophie (Werther)

  • Edith (The Pirates of Penzance - performing alongside Anthony Warlow)

  • Paquette and Cook (Candide - performing alongside Paul McDermott from Good News Week and David Hobson from Dancing with the Stars)

  • Javotte (Manon)

  • Lisa (La Sonnambula - conducted by Richard Bonynge)

  • Second Woman (Dido and Aeneas - performing alongside Yvonne Kenny)

  • Micaëla and Frasquita (Carmen - Oz Opera)

Her concert work includes Soprano Soloist performances of Elijah, Mozart’s Requiem, Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle, Handel’s Messiah, Haydn’s The Seasons and Saul, among others.

Training, Awards & Academic Work

Amy completed her Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium, performing roles such as Pamina (Die Zauberflöte) and Suor Angelica. She later undertook advanced training at the Australian National Academy of Music and through the Young Artist Programs of Opera Queensland and Opera Australia.

She has received numerous prestigious awards, including:

  • The Metropolitan Opera Award

  • Opera Awards, The Australian Singing Competition

  • The Alton Budd Memorial Award

  • Sir Mostyn Hanger Opera Scholarship

  • The Brisbane Club Award

  • The Dame Joan Sutherland Award

Amy is also an awarded academic, having graduated from her Master of Vocal Pedagogy at the Queensland Conservatorium with Distinction. Her studies focus on vocal technique and healthy voice development across classical and contemporary commercial music (CCM) styles.

Voice Lessons in inner city of Brisbane

Based in Coorparoo, Amy offers lessons for young singers, adult learners and emerging artists across multiple genres:

Genres taught:
Classical • Musical Theatre • Gospel/Worship Music • Pop • Rock

Focus areas:

  • Technical skill development

  • Healthy vocal production across all styles

  • Audition and performance preparation

  • Classical repertoire coaching

  • Confidence building for beginners

  • Advanced training for developing performers

Students and parents looking for voice lessons in Brisbane, classical voice lessons, or expert contemporary vocal coaching are warmly invited to contact Amy for availability.