Contemporary jazz · Canberra, Australia
Bella
Groove
Original compositions and reimagined standards from vocalist, flautist and composer Elise Walsh — with some of Australia’s finest jazz musicians beside her.
Canberra Critics’ Circle
Music Award winner
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For fans & venues
Hear the band
Contemporary jazz with original soul — live around Canberra and the east coast. Listen to the records, watch the videos, and find the next date.
Listen & watch
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For students & parents
Learn with Elise
Private singing lessons, voice coaching and flute lessons in Fisher, Canberra and online. Over 20 years teaching, 35 years on stage.
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Listen to music as you sketch with Elise Walsh & Matt Lustri!
Upcoming dates
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Drawn In
National Portrait Gallery, Parkes , ACT
Listen to music as you sketch with Elise Walsh & Matt Lustri!
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What the critics say
A jazz singer and flautist with warmth and depth.
Beat Magazine
Tight, together and highly danceable.
Rob Kennedy, Canberra CityNews
From Walsh’s sultry vocals to her seductive flute playing, on both treble and alto flutes.
Clinton White, Canberra CityNews
The records
In their words
What students say
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I started singing lessons with Elise around 2018 and 2019, and we clicked immediately. I always looked forward to my lessons with Elise. Her vocal exercises and warm-ups provided a release at the end of the busy working day.
We built a powerful rapport, and she maintains a wealth of knowledge about vocals. Elise is highly encouraging and supportive; she gave me confidence and real-life experience of singing in front of an audience.
Elise gets to know her students individually and creates lesson plans that target their individual interests, goals, and learning styles. My goal was to learn how to sing, which I achieved through a “doing” attitude, fun vocal exercises, and having Elise believe in me, which helped me believe in myself.
Holly Kingham Singing student -
I have been attending singing lessons with Elise for 6 years now and cannot thank Elise enough for her patience and guidance throughout these lessons. They are always a lot of fun and something I look forward to each week.
I would not hesitate to recommend Elise to anyone looking for a patient, kind and caring singing teacher.
Monica Luscombe Singing student of six years -
We must say a big thank you to you, as Liam has done so well in all his talks at the 2024 Adelaide Fringe Festival. I can see all the work you have put in, and his pronunciation has improved out of sight.
His recitations are so engaging as he immerses himself in the various characters. He paces himself very well, adds emphasis and pauses appropriately, and feels comfortable taking a drink of water when needed. Each of his talks has been exceptionally well received.
And we couldn’t wait to let you know — Liam has won the Adelaide Fringe Week 4 Emerging Artist Award! So exciting. Thank you again, Elise!
Liam Adams & mum Jenny Everyone Needs A Liam — speech coaching