I am an experienced vocalist, originally from Bay City Michigan. I am the eldest of two daughters, both of us heavily involved in the arts.

I attended Bay City Central High school where I had many interests and hobbies and was involved in many other activities that kept me busy, but none as busy as music and theater. I have been in over 15 productions through Middle and High school, where I had various rolls and responsibilities that gave me a good understanding of theater and music.

I was a key member in every choir in High school and Community College, and often times I was the student the teachers called upon to help teach sectionals and help give constructive feedback to the ensemble.

I've been studying privately since the 5th grade. I have been to numerous competitions, sang at many weddings and funerals, and have been in several paid church choruses.

After High school I attended Delta Community College, where I began my education, and decided to transfer to...

Welcome to Val's Music Studio!

Whether you are an experienced musician or just in the beginning of your educational journey I can help you to get started, open up your potentials, or bring your skills to the next level.

I began my musical education when I was 5. After getting my Bachelors in Music Education and Chorus Conducting from Tomsk Musical College in 1990, I was accepted to a Music College by Moscow State Conservatory, where I studied opera and voice. Upon getting my Bachelor in Voice in 1992, I continued my education at the Russian Academy of Music (Gnessin Institute) where I studied vocal pedagogy. Finally, I received my Masters in Voice Performance and Vocal Pedagogy from the Roosevelt University in Chicago (College of Performing Arts - The Music Conservatory) in 1998.
Some of the highlights of my musical career include performances with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chorus as well as Chicago Grant Park Chorus. I received "The...

I love everything about teaching! I love music; it is my life. I sleep, breath and dream music. I am a Columbia University Chicago graduate; I graduated with a degree in Music with a concentration in Classical Voice. I have performed in numerous of operas and musicals, as well as, sung on Gospel Cruises all around the world. In my eyes, the student is the main focus, so whatever issues, concerns or request the student may have I will treat them with priority. I am all about strengthening the natural born talent and making my students the best vocalist they can be. I'm here to serve the students and that is what I will do until they are confident in their gift...music.

Originally from the UK, Louise began her musical training in piano and voice at the Royal Northern College of Music. She completed her Bachelor of Music degree at the Chicago College of Performing Arts, where she is currently completing my Professional Diploma in Opera.

She began teaching about ten years ago from her home to both children and adults at varying levels. Able to teach both classical and contemporary music, Louise is happy to teach in a variety of styles to meet the student's specific needs. In addition to a focus on performance, she is happy to incorporate theory lessons that will support practical training.

I feel there is a great deal of talent in the youth of today, and that it is my job to provide a knowledge and understanding of how to best use that talent. I try my best to provide a comfortable atmosphere to help my students to develop, refine and heighten their talents. I love to teach performance techniques in voice, music, dance, and various other fine arts activities. I have been an aspiring performer my entire life and have enjoyed every learning experience I have come across. It is because of this that I feel I can help you reach your full potential. It is my goal to share my passion for performing arts with others so that they might become excited about their potential and future. I hope to empower others with the knowledge of using there instrument properly and efficiently so that they may utilize their talents to their fullest potential. Through lessons with me my students will enjoy and flourish in using their talents and become confident in doing so. Both learning...

I have always been fascinated with how music is created and who works behind the scenes of performances and recordings. I started playing the flute in elementary school, piano in junior high school, and singing in high school. Once I got to UMASS, Dartmouth I chose the Music option for my major. I then moved on to NYU. I have been teaching for over ten years now. Working with students both in person and online has been amazing. With online lessons I am able to work with students who love the convenience of being at home and in person I can show students what it is like to really grow! I love my students of all ages, and can only hope to show others how amazing music can be. I am currently working on an original album. Those who can do teach, and those who can teach totally do!

Hello! :-) My name is Zech, and I love music and being able to share this love with others. I am a certified music teacher in the state of Illinois, and I currently teach in the Chicago Public Schools.

I started studying the piano, the flute, and the clarinet in grade school. While in grade school, I took private lessons at the Merit School of Music and was part of the Chicago All-City Elementary Concert Band. While in high school, I had many musical performance opportunities, such as playing in pit orchestra ensembles, playing and singing in school Band and Orchestra, and singing in the Illinois Music Educators Association's District 3 Choir.

After high school, I attended the VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois, where I earned a Bachelors degree in Music Education and Certification to teach music from Kindergarten to 12th grade. While at VanderCook, I had several performance opportunities and leadership positions, such as flute section leader of VanderCook's...

As far back as I am able to remember, I was always involved in sports and music. While in elementary school, I earned the President’s Award for Physical Fitness and practiced the piano each evening for my weekly lesson. In junior high school I was an active member of the choir and band (flute), a cheerleader for both the men’s football and basketball teams, and traveled extensively throughout Michigan competing as a gymnast for the school’s gymnastics team.
Although I earned varsity letters in tennis and gymnastics while in high school, I was encouraged by the school’s vocal music director to concentrate on excelling as a musician and to pursue a musical career. I took his advice and began to take piano lessons once again, as well as voice lessons. I enrolled in music theory, music history and choir during school hours, and involved myself in the high school’s productions of My Fair Lady and West Side Story after hours. As a vocal soloist, I received Superior...

Mezzo Soprano, Andrea began her career in music at the age of five when she began accordion lessons. It was apparent at an early age that Andrea was a natural and not long after, she was entered into local, national, and international competitions. Andrea competed in organizations such as American Accordionists Association, International Couple Mondiale held in Hungary and Slovakia, and Grand Prix held In Geneva, Switzerland, to name a few.
After making a name for herself on the national and international scene, Andrea decided to further her music career by earning her Bachelor's in Music from Saint Xavier University, studying under Jan Bickel, DMA. She earned her degree in Voice Performance and performed several roles and solos in concerts throughout her undergraduate degree. Andrea could be seen in roles such as Dido in Dido and Aeneas and Miss Todd in the Old Maid and the Thief.
While earning her degree in Vocal Performance, Andrea participated and performed in...

My name is Jennifer and I LOVE music. I just graduated with my BA in Music and am going on to get my Master's at Roosevelt University. I've taught lessons for about 5 years and I absolutely love it. I really love getting to share my passion for music with others. I also enjoy helping them to develop musical skills and understand how music ties into history.

I strongly believe that it is never too late to learn a new instrument. Music is cross-generational and cross-cultural. It is the universal language. It is a wonderful form of self-expression and can save lives.

California native, tenor Branden J. has become increasingly sought after on the worldwide stage in the concert arena and opera house alike. Branden is currently in residence at The Lyric Opera of Chicago as a soloist, cover and chorister. He also sings The National Anthem for professional sports teams regularly including The Chicago Bulls, The Chicago White Sox and The Los Angeles Lakers. His career has taken him now to more than 20 countries, professionally.
Branden trained at The San Francisco Conservatory of Music in California and further held private studies in New York City. He has performed as a soloist with many major American symphony orchestras and has sung most notably with Los Angeles Opera and two seasons with The Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center in New York City. As a recording artist, Branden's debut CD "Songs of Freedom and Inspiration"
sold over 1,000 copies in a single day after a live performance for Citigroup Financial Services at The Los Angeles Sports...

Soprano Kelci S. has been an active performer throughout the Midwest, most recently singing in operatic performances throughout Chicago. While studying at the University of Evansville, she has been a featured soloist with several ensembles including the University Choir, the UE Men’s Chorus, UE Opera, and the University Orchestra. With the Chicago College of Performing Arts, Kelci has been a soloist with the University Choral Ensemble and an active performer with the opera program. As a member of the UE opera program, Kelci has sang leading roles such a Mimi in La Boheme, Fiordiligi in Cosi Fan Tutte, Gretel in Hansel and Gretel, Nursing Sister in Suor Angelica, and Lola in Gallantry. At CCPA, she took part in a production of The Magic Flute, as well as covering the role of Paquette in Candide. Equally comfortable on the concert stage, Kelci has performed as a featured soloist with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra singing Haydn's The Creation. She made her Carnegie Hall...