Tahra Cannon (she/her)
​​Associate Coach
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Tahra holds a bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre) from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. A strong vocalist, with a lot of musical and theatre experience, Tahra grew up singing with the Australian Girls Choir. With the choir, Tahra performed at multiple sporting events including the Men’s final at the Australian Open, she also toured around the world where a performance in Times Square, New York aired internationally on SBS. Tahra’s training further includes attaining a Diploma of Musical Theatre at APO Arts Academy, where during her final year she was the recipient of the 2016 Dance Scholarship. Highlights of her time at WAAPA include performing her self devised cabaret in the Julie Michael Musical Cabaret competition, playing the southern belle Susan in Stephen Sondheim’s Company and playing Shirley Hastings in the Australian classic Strictly Ballroom the Musical.
Shelley Dunlop (she/her)
Associate Coach
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Shelley studied Music Performance (Voice) at the Victorian College of the Arts. An experienced singer, actor, and multi-instrumentalist, she has taught singing and piano for many years and performed all over Australia. She holds a bachelor’s degree in music and studied acting as part of the NIDA Actors Studio in 2019.

Shelley’s recent theatrical credits include Irene in Anna Bella Eema (Melbourne Fringe), Olivia in Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat (NIDA Actors Studio), Deb in Ordinary Days (Life Story Theatre), Sarah in Decoration Day (T2 Productions), The Witch in Into The Woods (Aspect), and Anne Shirley in the Australian premiere of Anne and Gilbert (Beaumaris Theatre Co). She also recently musically directed two new original Australian works: Post (Something Blue Productions) and The Girl Green As Elderflower (La Mama). Shelley has played keys and woodwinds in many a pit orchestra, and her voice can be heard in several ads and indie animations. Shelley is currently studying her masters degree in music therapy at the University of Melbourne.
Ash Farrough (they/them)
Associate Coach
WWCC 0585041A

Ash is a passionate singer and musical theatre performer who has been involved in the industry for over 15 years. They have trained extensively in singing and hold a Performance Diploma from Con Brio (PCBE) in Musical Theatre Vocals. They have performed in professional and community productions, debuting in their early teens with the Melbourne Gang Show and continuing their passion for singing throughout their stage career. Ash is currently working towards their Licenciate in Musical Theatre Vocals with Con Brio.

Ash’s recent theatrical credits include Agent 44 in Get Smart (Eltham Little Theatre), a featured artist in Broadway Unplugged (Be You Inc.), Alex in the original production Dear Mama, There’s Something Maybe I Should Tell You… (Wit Incorporated), and featured roles in Melbourne Gang Show (Scouts Victoria and Girl Guides Victoria). Ash is also heavily involved in theatrical production teams, recently working with Waterdale Theatre in their directorial debut for Bonnie & Clyde, and previously as Assistant Director for Legally Blonde, and Assistant Director and Musical Director for As You Like It.​
Omar Moustafa (he/him)
​​Associate Coach
WWCC 0882585A
 Omar is an experienced singer, having studied and performed across many genres, and is a qualified Vocal Health First Aider. His involvement in musical theatre began in the Victorian Youth Theatre’s musical theatre ensemble program. He has sung as a member of the Melbourne vocal ensemble Choristry, appearing on their albums, ‘Folksong’ and ‘Aurora’, and has worked under several of Australia’s most prominent choral directors, including Trevor Jones and Dan Walker. Omar also teaches voice at Gladstone Park Secondary College and his musical direction won consecutive Outstanding Vocal Performance awards at the Junior Theatre Celebration in 2018 and 2019.

Omar has been involved in musical theatre for over twenty years, working both on and off the stage in shows including Oliver!, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Reuben), Bugsy Malone (Knuckles), Return to the Forbidden Planet (Cookie), Finian’s Rainbow, Les Misérables, The Scarlet Pimpernel (Percy), Spamalot (Not Dead Fred), Jesus Christ Superstar (Judas), Into the Woods (Baker), Ordinary Days (Jason), The Wizard of Oz (Cowardly Lion), Seussical Jr. (Vocal Director), Mulan Jr. (VD), Seussical (co-MD), The Addams Family (VD) and Guys and Dolls (VD).

​​Dr Ian Nisbet (he/him)
Owner
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Dr Ian Nisbet is one of Australia's leading Broadway musical theatre vocal coaches, the director of Ian Nisbet Talent Management, and a qualified Vocal Health First Aider. His award-winning students can be heard in professional and amateur productions across the country and around the world and have been accepted into all of Australia's top training institutions. He holds a PhD in musical theatre, a bachelor's degree in drama, an AMusA in flute performance, and a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education.

Ian has been an active member of the Melbourne theatre community for over 25 years in a variety of roles both on and off the stage including Jesus Christ Superstar (Flute), Chicago (Mary Sunshine) , Oklahoma! (Chorus Master), Finian's Rainbow (Flute/Piccolo), The Sound of Music (Flute/Piccolo), Barnum (Ringmaster - MTGV Commendation), Hook: The Pantomime (Flute), RENT (Musical Director), Into the Woods (MD), the Victorian amateur premiere of Parade (2007 Revised Version - MD), Sweeney Todd (MD), The Witches of Eastwick (Michael Spofford), The Producers (MD), Grease (Vocal Coach), Little Shop of Horrors (Flute), Sticks and Stones: A New Musical in Workshop (Vocal Coach), Ragtime (Flute/Piccolo), SPAMALOT (MD), 
​Urinetown (MD), Jesus Christ Superstar (Annas), and multiple roles in Musical Mugwumps (for which all 23 companies received Green Room Award nominations).
Rhianna Tynan (she/her)
Associate Coach
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Rhianna has worked extensively in the entertainment industry as a performer and teacher. She teaches students of all ages and experiences with her primary focus to ensure students feel confident within themselves and their voices. Rhianna has been singing since she was very young and relocated to Melbourne from NSW to embark on her studies in Musical Theatre.

She is currently studying a Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management) at the Australian College of the Arts to further assist artists within their careers. Previous study includes a Diploma of Musical Theatre (APO Arts academy) and a Certificate Four in Musical Theatre and Dance (APO Arts Academy).
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Teaching experience includes private and ensemble vocal classes with an abundance of experience in audition preparation including self-tape assistance.
Recent performances include: Carols by Candlelight Choir (Vision Australia), Lara Christmas Carols (Fresh Acapella), The Wizards Den (Viral Ventures), Tinseltown (Viral Ventures), Neverland Experience (Viral Ventures).