Disgraced singing coach to stars David Jaanz avoids jail over sex assault

A former celeb singing teacher who has coached the likes of Delta Goodrem and contestants on Australian Idol and X-Factor has avoided jail for his traumatising sexual assault of a young woman.

Singing coach David Jaanz has coached the likes of Delta Goodrem (left).

A singing coach to the stars who sexually abused a young woman, kissing and massaging her body, has dodged jail time.

Former singing teacher to the stars David Jaanz, 40, who has coached the likes of Delta Goodrem as well as X-Factor and Australian Idol contestants, was handed a good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to a single charge of intentional sexual touching without consent.

In her victim impact statement to the court, the woman revealed that she still suffers flashbacks of the assault, which rendered her in “complete shock, frozen and petrified”.

According to court documents Jaanz “rubbed her chest and stomach, kissed her cheeks and massaged her thighs” in November 2023.

Celebrity singing coach David Jaanz has been found guilty of sexually violating a young woman. Picture: Supplied

“I’ll never be able to erase the fact that his hand and mouth were on my body,” she said through tears.

“For six months I haven’t been able to get the same zest for life back. For months I walked around as a zombie and unable to feel any form of happiness.”

She said that her “kindness was abused” and has become uncomfortable being alone in her house at night.

“I’ve begun to feel scared being alone … when I’m alone I get flashbacks of his hands on my body,” she said.

The woman read her statements in front of a packed courtroom of supporters, many of whom were reduced to tears.

Jaanz pleaded guilty last year after he was charged by SOCIT Box Hill.

The court heard Jaanz resigned as director of his singing school “Jaanz International Singing Academy” and moved interstate, with his wife returning to work to support him.

Jaanz is considered one of the nation’s most successful and influential singing coaches, with pop stars including Goodrem paying tribute to his teaching.

Coach David Jaanz (centre) with The Voice winner Harrison Craig (right) and Voice finalist Jackson Thomas (left)

In a testimonial published on the academy’s website, the songstress described Mr Jaanz as a “beacon of guidance for young singers”.

“Thank you for everything you do for all young singers David and me included”.

Magistrate Kay Robertson said Jaanz’s offending had a “very serious impact” on his victim but took into account that he “accepted responsibility” and a need to undergo treatment.

In her sentencing Magistrate Robertson said she would have placed him on a community corrections order had he still been living in Victoria.

“I have initially considered imposing jail but I’m going to put you on a bond or undertaking,” she said.

Jaanz was sentenced to a two year good behaviour bond and a $5000 fine with conviction.