Natalie also holds a Graduate Diploma of Music and Bachelor of Music Education from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Her studies included piano, piano accompaniment and vocal training. She was the first recipient of the Millie Neal Scholarship in Accompaniment, and was awarded the Ryder-Phillips Scholarship for a final year student whilst completing her studies. Natalie was the repetiteur for a combined Conservatorium and Opera Australia production of The Magic Flute, and her performing experience in Australia includes radio broadcasts (2MBS, Sydney), recitals and piano accompaniment work for auditions and competitions. She is a Conservatorium Accredited Accompanist and was the repetiteur for the 1999 and 2000 Sydney Opera Masterclasses. Natalie tutored piano, voice, and conducted a vocal ensemble at the Newtown High School of the Performing Arts, Sydney, and was regularly employed as a vocal coach.

Natalie has undertaken intensive Italian language study at the Universita per stranieri, Siena, and over the past year has performed recitals in England, Northern Ireland, France and the Middle East. She recently completed the 2001/2002 course at the National Opera Studio, supported by The Friends of Covent Garden, The Ian Potter Cultural Trust, Australia, and The Sybil Tutton Charitable Trust.