MUSIC DIRECTOR MENTORSHIP

Empowering the Next Generation of Music Leaders

Welcome to my Music Director Mentorship Program — a personal and comprehensive training experience designed to guide and mentor skilled, confident, and creative music directors. This program will help you grow musically, personally, and professionally.

Arts Review

“And Musical Director Laura Tipoki leads a band that is nothing short of sensational. The band is justifiably a crowd favourite!”

Simon Parris

“Musical quality is at a premium, prepared to an exacting standard and supported at each performance by choice music director Laura Tipoki at the podium. The tight band brings out the full colour required for the variety of musical styles in Alex Lacamoire’s vibrant orchestrations. Vocal harmonies are nothing short of exquisite, with ensemble singing sounding fresh and natural in the pristine sound design.”

    • 12 content calls via weekly Zoom sessions (first 3 months) that will include topics such as casting/rehearsing/performing as a Music Director, musicianship: piano skills, vocal coaching and conducting, leadership: musical and interpersonal, musical styles and genres, administration and the daily running of a music department as well as wellbeing and life skills.

    • IRL opportunity to conduct with a Band, feedback provided from musicians, myself and the other mentees

    • IRL day of teaching vocal parts with a group of singers, feedback provided

    • a telegram group chat where we can commune through the week with the other mentees on all things MD, and here we can get specific to where each individual is at and support accordingly. I will be present in the chat 2 days a week (Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-6pm) to answer any questions or challenges that present. This chat will be open for the full duration of the 6 months.

    • Monthly panel discussions and Q&A with giants of our industry including Producers, Performers, Musicians and MDs.

  • MAY 30, 2025 - Applications must be submitted by 5pm Friday 30th May.

    JUNE 8 - DECEMBER 8, 2025 - Mentorship will run from these dates. Weekly content calls run for 12 weeks from June 8, Sunday mornings at 10am. Chat access and personal support and guidance via Telegram chat will be open from June 8 through to December 8. IRL sessions/masterclasses will run according to availability.

    • this mentorship is for those who already have a level of training and experience in developing the skillset of a Music Director, and who are ready for employment in the industry. Due to the nature of commercial musicals in Australia, this person must therefore have a Gr. 8 AMEB in piano or equivalent experience.

    HOW TO APPLY

    You must include in your submission:

    • a current CV and headshot, social media profile link

    • a video introducing yourself, your background and musical experience, and the type of leader you believe you are, and what you believe makes a good Music Director.

    • a video of you playing 2 contrasting music theatre pieces on piano, 1 pre 1960s and one contemporary.

    • 2 references, one professional and one personal

    Please email all links and files to lauratrtipoki@me.com.

  • $3333.00 1 x Payment in Full

    $565.00 6 x Monthly Payments