Courtney Grace Gledhill

Courtney's love of singing began at seven at the Risdon School of Music, where her very first lesson, "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head", sparked a lifelong passion for performing. By 12 she was lead vocalist for the band Stratz, singing with them until she was 18. Through high school she took voice lessons in Perth and found a love for teaching when she began coaching younger students at just 15.

Her parents always told her, "Whatever you do in life, make sure it's something you love." With their support she built a home studio to keep teaching. After a Certificate IV in Music Performance at Leederville TAFE and an Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Vocals at WAAPA, she came home to Bunbury to share what she'd learned.

Courtney began teaching at Top Jazz Ballet in 2011. The studio's motto, "Life is an audition", is close to her heart: every performance, opportunity and lesson is a chance to show up, grow and learn. She passes that mindset on to her students so they meet their moment in the spotlight with confidence and courage.

She also sings with Bunbury cover band Frisky Business across Perth and the South West. Highlights include winning $10,000 in the Coca-Cola "Be the Band" state competition, singing as a solo guest at Bunbury Carols by Candlelight, and receiving the Western Australian Youth Award in 2008.

Through it all she is most thankful to her family, Jeremy, Indi and Sully, whose love and support have been constant through every audition, performance and success.