About Cristina
Music has always been an incredibly emotional thing for me! There is a vulnerability to singing, and I love having the privilege of holding a sacred space for people who want to explore this arena. It’s a special space where I get to be the best version of me, and I hope that encourages students to do the same - whatever that may look like for them! - Cristina Serafy
Cristina’s performance Experience
Cristina Serafy, a singer hailing from Melbourne/Naarm, showcases her talent through captivating performances that embrace a diverse range of genres such as RnB, Jazz, and pop. Her versatility as an artist is evident as she effortlessly navigates these musical styles. With her soulful voice and unwavering love for music, Cristina has captivated Melbourne audiences for over a decade.
Throughout her career she has had the privilege of performing at world class venues such as Bennetts Lane Jazz Club,The Paris Cat, Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Recital Centre and La Salone and the Politeama Teatro in Italy. In 2013 Cristina had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Tarbaby at the Melbourne Recital Centre as part of the Melbourne Jazz Festival. She has recorded with Vince Jones and a highlight of her career was performing at the Paris Cat Jazz Club in 2023.
Music Education
Cristina’s love for music blossomed at a young age, when she developed her skills performing in big bands, choirs and musical theatre performances, spending years honing her craft under the guidance of incredible musicians. She completed Grade 6 ANZCA vocal exams in high school, and graduated from Monash University in Melbourne with a Bachelor of Music specialising in Jazz & Popular studies in 2012. This offered opportunities to not only work with esteemed jazz musicians nationally & internationally, but also brought her to Prato, Italy where she completed part of her studies. She has be tutored by Julie O’Hara, Gian Slater, Gerald Marko and attended workshops by Michelle Nicolle, AUS, Alison Wedding USA, Kate Ceberano AUS, Aaron Goldberg USA and more.
Teaching experience
In 2013, Cristina began teaching at Instrument Fusion under the guidance of one of her musical mentors, Melissa Condello. Since then, Cristina has taught student’s of all ages and abilities in both private and group settings, specialising in pop and jazz and guiding students through ANZCA and VCE examination prep. In 2015 Cristina had the privilege of organising and facilitating Instrument Fusion’s first national tour where students had the opportunity to perform across some of Queensland’s best tourist attractions. Witnessing her students face their fears and achieve their goals has always been the main driving force.
Whether you’re singing for the very first time, or a seasoned pro, Cristina brings an energetic and compassionate approach to coaching. Cristina embraces a diverse range of genres such as (but not limited to) RnB, Jazz, and Pop. Her versatility as an artist is evident as she effortlessly navigates these musical styles & is able to help students find their voice. Through her warm demenor and unwavering love for music, Cristina inspires a new generation of vocalists to pursue their gift.
Career highlights
10 years of vocal coaching at Paladino DMD under the guidance of classical and contemporary coaches - Monica Cioccia, Melissa Condello and Joanne Paladino.
Studying Jazz & Popular Studies at Monash University under the tutelage of Australian Jazz legends Robert Burke, Jordan Murray and Paul Williamson.
Attending workshops with incredible musicians such as Alison Wedding USA, Hermeto Pascoal BRAZIL, Kate Ceberano AUS, Michelle Nicole AUS, Kristin Berardi AUS, Diana Torto IT, Paolo Angeli IT, Mirko Guerrini IT, Cristina Zavolini IT, Gerard Clayton USA & Vince Jones AUS.
Debuted ‘Cristina Serafy Quartet’ at Open Studio in 2013
Performing original music at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club in 2014
Facilitating ‘Instrument Fusion On Tour’ in Queensland in 2015
Coaching students for ANZCA vocal examinations and VCE performance exams