Malie Kelly - Vocal Coach
Vocal Specialist Malie Kelly is a household name in South Africa who has established herself in the music industry as a Solo Recording Artist, Performer, Vocal producer, Session Singer and star of many Television and Stage Productions. Malie has worked and recorded with some of the worlds finest Producers, Musicians, Conductors, Orchestras and bands.

As session singer she has done thousands of recording sessions and has sung on over 10 000 jingles for Television, Radio and Cinema. Malie and her family lived in the United States for 12 years. Her distinguished solo career has taken her across the globe. Malie has been Vocal  Coach for IDOLS SA for the past five years. As vocal Producer Malie is in demand to many theatre / Broadway productions, working with both leads and ensemble including RENT.  Malie is currently vocal producer for the Sun City Extravaganza – Let there be rock. In 2003 the “Malie Kelly Vocal Academy” was established.

As a distinguished artist, vocal coach and producer, Malie is now able to bring 30 years of LIVE & RECORDING experience to help develop both young and old. She has the ability to train and inspire the professional voice as well as the untrained voice to a greater level of excellence and command, and help them realize their full potential to achieve maximum success and to become a singer that is fearless, dynamic, versatile, in control and who can perform with confidence and passion.

REVIEWS
Brian Schimmal, Musical Director Chicago, Rent, We will Rock you wrote….. “Malie typifies professionalism, is a superb sight reader and works with a tireless energy that makes every note seem effortless. Her technical expertise combined with her supreme musicality produces a clear display of her vast vocal range. One of her hallmarks is her versatility with her being able to sing almost any genre, from hard rock to great Gospel Anthems, from the Quasi –Classical to jazz”

Dave Thompson: Idols Judge & Marketing Director Sony BMG Music Wrote…..”Malie Kelly is an inspirational and highly talented vocal and performance coach, who’s work with Idols is invaluable in assisting them to reach the standards demanded by the music industry today”

Johan Laas, Composer. Arranger, Producer & Musical Director IDOLS South Africa wrote….”I have had the pleasure and privilege to work with Malie since 1983, on many projects such as Concerts, TV Shows and Albums, including her own. Combining her permanently cheerful approach in life, together with her amazing musical talent, brilliant vocal skills and tremendous ability to work with people in training and coaching, we find ourselves a rare HUMBLE GENIUS in our music industry!”

Carl Olen, Producer of IDOLS SOUTH AFRIC wrote….”I have had the pleasure of working with Malie on Idols for a number of years now. The high musical standards that she set during the productions of the Idols series, her heartfelt empathy with the contestants and her passionate striving for excellence, inspired our contestants to improve themselves and their singing performances. Initially she was a unanimous choice as the contestant vocal couch, because we had so much faith in her as an artist and teacher. But now after 4 seasons of Idols, we also have the utmost respect and faith in her as a human being”

Herman Binge, Executive Director of Fremantle Media, the creator of IDOLS wrote……”I have known Malie as a highly talented singer and worked with her on several productions. But it is during the past few years that I was so impressed by her technique as a vocal coach during the production of Idols S.A. Although it is only the finalists of the competition who could testify to her sympathetic personality and her
Vast knowledge and passion for music, the entire television audience could witness the result of her expertise and excellent teaching”

Graham Scott Producer, Musical Director Big bands & Conductor to Orchestra’s Wrote…….”Malie is without a doubt one of the most talented, professional and skilled artists I have EVER worked with. In the many times I have conducted her, it has never been less that a joy and a deeply satisfying experience. Her list of credits on both radio and television would take several pages to fill and her contribution to the South African music industry has been invaluable”

Richard Cock SABC Producer, Artistic Director National Symphony Orchestra & Johannesburg Festival Orchestra wrote……”Malie Kelly is a star – since I first worked with her on Joburg Pops – I have been impressed by her commitment and professionalism – wish everyone was like her”