Previous events

  • Friday, August 19, 2011 – Sunday, August 21, 2011 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Performance Workshop for Vocal Soloists
  • Workshop Studio: 697 Winchester Ave, Nanaimo, BC, CA (MAP)
  • This workshop is a wonderful way to experience singing as a solo singer in an inclusive environment with people like you who are wanting to get a little bit out of their comfort zone!
    These workshops are for people who have little or no experience as a solo singer as well as for those who already have experience and are ready to move to another level of performance. The purpose is for us all to see where our voice can take us.
    Many people think they can’t sing. They may have been told that by some “expert” or been shut down by a deprecating comment from a peer or family member. Stories like these keep many people away from the joy and beauty of singing. Even those who have found their voice in a choir are sometimes fearful of singing solo. Is it time to free yourself from those old, negative stories and allow the gift of singing and music to flow into your life?
    Everyone can sing…you can sing…no one is tone deaf! It takes practice, repetition and supportive guidance…..that’s all!


    “The goal of these workshops is to give students a place to express themselves artistically and gain confidence in a nurturing environment where they feel support and genuine friendship.”

    What you will learn in 3 days:

    • Breaking down a song ( approaching tune and how to learn it)
    • Vowel modification
    • Microphone technique
    • Expression and individuality
    • Development of self-confidence (stage presence,etc)
    • Workshop focuses on helping complete beginners and singers obtain experience in all mainstream genres of music.

    High quality karaoke back trax are used or you can bring your guitar and accompany yourself!

    Typical schedule for three day workshop (check event for specifics):
    • Friday :5 - 9pm Saturday: 10 - 5pm
    • Sunday: 10 - 3 pm
    • Sunday: 6pm concert at Lantzville Legion 7227 Lantzville Road,Lantzville
    • Cost of workshop $199
    For more information contact by email info@tamaraleamusic.com or call (250) 713-1812

  • $199
  • Tuesday, August 2, 2011 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • "On The Dock" with Joel Wiggers, Tamara Lea, Lance Lapointe
  • Dinghy Dock Marine Pub & Bistro : 8 Pirates Lane, Nanaimo BC, BC, Canada (MAP)

  • Got Pop? presents:

    "On The Dock" - An Acoustic Concert Series featuring:
    Joel Wiggers, Tamara Lea, Lance Lapointe

    at The Dinghy Dock Pub
    8 Pirates Lane, Nanaimo BC
    Tuesday August 2nd
    Early Show: Starts 7pm, Ends at 930pm
    19+ only
    Ferry Schedule: www.dinghydockpub.com
    Tickets are $20 and include round-trip ferry, 20% off food orders, & the show. On sale now from the artists
    In concert with Lucid, Tranceformations, Harbour City Music & Sundown Diving
  • $20
  • 19+
  • Wednesday, April 6, 2011 – Sunday, May 8, 2011
  • 5 Week Recording Vocal Workshop for Soloists
  • Workshop Studio: 697 Winchester Ave, Nanaimo, BC, CA (MAP)
  • I am now also doing Workshops in a 5 week format.Vocalists will come to my studio once a week on a Wednesday evening from 5:30 - 9 pm to learn the same things that vocalists do in a weekend workshop.If you are interested in this kind of format please contact me to register.The workshop will start on April 6th and continue weekly on the 13th, 20th, 27th and May 4th.May 8th (Sunday) will be at 10 am -noon with a recording or performance in the afternoon.Cost of this workshop is $229 for Recording Workshop. I look forward to hearing from you.

    2011-workshop-Registration-Form.pdf



  • $229
  • Friday, April 1, 2011 – Sunday, April 3, 2011 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • VOCAL RECORDING WORKSHOP FOR SOLOISTS
  • Workshop Studio: 697 Winchester Ave, Nanaimo, BC, Canada (MAP)
  • 2011-workshop-Registration-Form.pdf
  • $229
  • Friday, March 4, 2011 – Sunday, March 6, 2011 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • VOCAL WORKSHOP FOR SOLOISTS IN: POWELL RIVER,BC
  • 3311 Malaspina, Powell River, BC, Canada (MAP)
  • A great way to spend a weekend with lots of singing!This is an opportunity to get an intense vocal experience.Vocalists can be asssured that they will come to a whole new level of singing.
    2011-workshop-Registration-Form.pdf




  • $199
  • Friday, February 25, 2011 – Sunday, February 27, 2011
  • Vocal Recording Workshop
  • 697 Winchester Ave, Nanaimo, BC, Canada (MAP)
  • $229
  • Thursday, February 17, 2011 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • Vocal Workshop at Kwalicum Secondary School
  • 13-18
  • Friday, January 21, 2011 – Sunday, January 23, 2011 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • VOCAL RECORDING WORKSHOP FOR SOLOISTS - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!
  • Workshop Studio: 697 Winchester Ave, Nanaimo, BC, CA (MAP)
  • $229
  • Friday, October 8, 2010 – Sunday, October 10, 2010 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Vocal Workshop for Soloists
  • Workshop Studio: 697 Winchester Ave, Nanaimo, BC, CA (MAP)
  • Back trax needed for accompaniment.If you are having problems downloading or finding back trax et me know and I will be glad to help you :)
  • $199
  • Friday, September 24, 2010 – Sunday, September 26, 2010 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Vocal Workshop for Soloists
  • Workshop Studio: 697 Winchester Ave, Nanaimo, BC, CA (MAP)
  • This workshop is a wonderful way to experience singing as a solo singer in an inclusive environment with people like you who are wanting to get a little bit out of their comfort zone!
    These workshops are for people who have little or no experience as a solo singer as well as for those who already have experience and are ready to move to another level of performance. The purpose is for us all to see where our voice can take us.
    Many people think they can’t sing. They may have been told that by some “expert” or been shut down by a deprecating comment from a peer or family member. Stories like these keep many people away from the joy and beauty of singing. Even those who have found their voice in a choir are sometimes fearful of singing solo. Is it time to free yourself from those old, negative stories and allow the gift of singing and music to flow into your life?
    Everyone can sing…you can sing…no one is tone deaf! It takes practice, repetition and supportive guidance…..that’s all!


    “The goal of these workshops is to give students a place to express themselvartistically and gain confidence in a nurturing environment where they feel support and genuine friendship.”

    What you will learn in 3 days:

    • Breaking down a song ( approaching tune and how to learn it)
    • Vowel modification
    • Microphone technique
    • Expression and individuality
    • Development of self-confidence (stage presence,etc)
    • Workshop focuses on helping complete beginners and singers obtain experience in all mainstream genres of music.

    High quality karaoke back trax are used or you can bring your guitar and accompany yourself!

    Typical schedule for three day workshop (check event for specifics):
    • Friday :5 - 9pm Saturday: 10 - 5pm
    • Sunday: 10 - 3 pm
    • Sunday: 6pm concert to show your stuff!
    • Cost of workshop $199
    For more information contact by email tamara.palmtree@gmail.com or call (250) 713-1812

  • Thursday, June 17, 2010 7:00 pm
  • The Beach Resort in Parksville on the Patio!!!
  • 19+
  • Monday, May 17, 2010 6:45 am
  • May 17th The Dragons Den,CBC Studios in Toronto
  • CBC Studios: Toronto, Ontario, CA (MAP)




  • I will be at a taping of "The Dragons Den" Auditions at the CBC in Toronto on May 17th at 6:45 am!!!This is an opportunity for NATIONAL EXPOSURE!My friend Bill Perison and his writing partner  have written a musical tha I will be singing one of the Lead roles  at the "Dragons Den".Wish us luck!
  • Thursday, April 1, 2010 7:30 pm
  • The Big Thing Rocks the Port Theatre
  • Port Theatre : Nanaimo, BC, CA (MAP)

  • Opening Act:Tamara Lea as "Karen Carpenter" a wonderful set of timeless songs.


    Featuring some of Vancouver's hottest talents, The Big Thing has been an intergral edition to Western Canada's theatre circuit. With a tight rhythm section, powerful vocals and a horn section beyond compare, The Big Thing 'brings it' every time without fail and its truly a musical force to be reckoned with. Tamara Martella will be opening with her tribute to Karen Carpenter.

    a little about the beloved original band.... In 1967, Chicago musicians Walter Parazaider, Terry Kath, Danny Seraphine, Lee Loughnane, James Pankow, Robert Lamm, and Peter Cetera formed a group with one dream, to integrate all the musical diversity from their city of Chicago and weave a new sound; a rock 'n' roll band with horns. Their dream turned into 20 Top Ten singles, 12 Top Ten albums (five of which were #1), and sales of more than 120 million records.

    Tickets are $38.00 and available at the Port Theatre box office, or online at www.porttheatre.com




  • $38