About Me

Barbara Grant is the director of Soundworkz. She is a classically trained singer wtih 30 years experience. Barbara also has an extensive background in training development and delivery in the corporate sector. She specialised in business change consultancy improving team dynamics. An ex-principal consultant with KPMG, she is expert at making positive change happen quickly and effortlessly.

Barbara has completed major assignments for Telecom NZ, Henderson Global Investors, AMP, Adecco, NBNZ, ANZ, Barclays UK, Cable and Wireless UK and many government ministries including Foreign Affairs and Trade, Education, Housing and Inland Revenue.

Professional Qualifications - SoundWorkz

• BA Hons (1st), Massey University, 1987
• C. Mus, Wellington Conservatory of Music, 1989
• 3 years study Bachelor of Music, Performance Voice, Oberlin, Ohio, USA, 1994 - 1996
• Teaching of Singing, Oberlin Conservatory, Oberlin, Ohio, USA, 1996, Tutor – Richard Miller, author of,
‘The Structure of Singing’

Professional Memberships - SoundWorkz

Committee Member - NEWZATS (New Zealand Association of Teachers of Singing)

Vice President - Nelson Performing Arts Competitions (NPAC)

Association of Choral Directors (ACD)

Choral Federation New Zealand (CFNZ)