I am a recent college graduate from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI with a degree in Music Education. I have been taking vocal lessons for 8 years and been providing vocal instruction and aiding vocal teachers for 6 years now. I am a soprano and can teach both broadway style and operatic voice.

My performance credits include: Dido and Aeneas (First Witch), Little Women (Aunt March), Seussical the Musical (Wickersham), and The Marriage of Figaro (Marcellina).

My awards include: 1st Place Singsational Competition (Spring Grove, IL), 1st Place Lake County Fair Talent Competition (advanced to IL State Fair Competition), 1st place Gurnee Idol 2008, and 2nd Place Waukegan Idol 2007.

I have been teaching voice students from ages 5 to 80+ for over seven years. Whether your goal is to sing musical theater, with your local church group, in your school choir, or just for fun – I can help you become a better singer and have fun while doing it!
I am a San Francisco Bay Area native and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in music from Santa Clara University, California. I have been singing in choirs for over twelve years in church, university, community, as a paid professional, and notably for three consecutive seasons with the Opera San Jose paid opera chorus. Bay Area credits include Bay Shore Lyric, Lyric Theater of San Jose, West Bay Opera, Notre Dame de Namur University, and Opera San Jose. Favorite roles include Flora (The Medium), Dido (Dido & Aeneas) and Third Lady (Die Zauberflöte). I was the Music Artist-in-Residence at a California Public Elementary School for 3 years where I taught over 500 K-5 students each year.

I am earning my Masters of...

My name is Douglas and I am a classically trained operatic baritone. I received my Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, and my Master of Music from the University of Illinois. I have performed all over the world, including venues in Italy and Austria. I have studied and sung for operatic greats such as Nathan Gunn, Marilyn Horne, and Cynthia Haymon.

I have been teaching out of a private studio for the past four years, including a studio of 25 students a year ago. I am very passionate about teaching and instilling all that I've learned in my professional career. I am very demanding as a teacher, but I also create a fun atmosphere so that my students can feel comfortable and at ease.

While my background is in classical music, I love teaching musical theater and have plenty of experience in that genre as well.

I am focused on creating a comfortable music-making environment so that my students can explore their potential at a pace that matches their goals. I push when I can tell my student is ready for it, and hold off when I can tell he or she needs a little bit of time to process. I love working with beginners as much as more advanced students. My goal is simply to help each person grow from his or her starting point.

To give you a bit of an understanding about my background, I received a dual Honors BA in Music/French and International Studies from St. Louis University in 2002. In 2006, I completed my Masters of Music in Vocal Performance at Washington University in St. Louis where my studies included vocal pedagogy and four semesters of a singing actor’s workshop. I began teaching all ages immediately after completion of my Masters degree, and performed locally and regionally. I taught voice lessons at St. Louis University for 3 semesters in addition to working privately...

I am a singer/songwriter based out of Chicago, Illinois. After graduating from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in 2008 with a degree in Vocal Performance and Theatre, I began performing on Cruise Ships with some fellow IU Straight No Chaser alums. I then switched over to perform as a solo guitarist/vocalist onboard the ships for 4 years. My dad was the choir director at our church for 30 years, which is where I got my start, and eventually I took over the youth choir programs and directed 3 choirs grades K-12. While my focus in college was classical vocal training, I was raised on musical theatre, and now write pop music. I believe there is a proper way to sing, and it can be applied to any and all voice styles. I have conducted seminars through Hart and Henry Talent Agency to help singers cross from more traditional musical theatre styles to the more current pop/rock musicals that are taking broadway by storm. I love to work with the students to achieve the...

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...

I'm a classically trained singer taking a hard left at the corner of classical technique and real-world application. I studied classical voice for undergrad, but I started work in pop and jazz voice during my Masters degree. As a result, I've turned out to be a very versatile instructor, well-versed in multiple genres and able to teach healthy technique to all.

I am a professional musician who enjoys helping young people reach their musical goals. I perform regularly as a solo act and play with a band at various hotels in Chicago. I went to Millikin University in Decatur for music where I toured the country and played and sang in the top ensembles. I also studied at the Music Industry Workshop in Chicago for music production and engineering. My goal is to help you learn the songs you love and show you how to make the technical side of music more fun than you ever imagined!

Justin is a teaching artist with Chicago Opera Theater's Opera for All program, where he teaches opera to elementary school students around Chicago. He is also a curricular tutor with the AVID program at Lake View High School, and a section leader/soloist with Community Christian Church and Temple Chai. Previously, Justin was thrilled to spend the past season working with Child's Play Touring Theatre. As their Music Director, Justin traveled the country presenting plays and musicals based on the original writings of children. He helped shepherd their newest show, Global Energy, the Musical! as Musical Supervisor, and starred in its premier production. He also co-wrote their Great Green Adventures of R-Man with Christian Vernon. Justin is a proud graduate of Northwestern University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre and English and received a certificate in Music Theatre. Favorite productions at Northwestern include the world premier workshop of Of Mice and...

I have taught voice lessons for about 10 years to children and adults of all ages, abilities, and musical tastes. I received my Master of Music degree in Voice Performance from Florida State University, and a degree in English from Knox College. Most recently, I sang as a soprano soloist at Carnegie Hall, as part of a performance of Haydn's "Lord Nelson Mass."

Students have come to me to improve their singing in many different styles, from pop music to musical theater to classical. I have taught experienced musicians as well as people who have never taken a lesson before.

Whether you're looking to improve your karaoke chops, prepare a solo piece for church, or just try something fun and different, I would encourage you to give voice lessons a shot. I truly enjoy teaching and would love to help you achieve your individual vocal goals!

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...

I am a classically trained singer that also has extensive experience in musical theater and acting. Currently finishing my Masters of Music Degree in Voice Performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts, I have performed in various operas this past year, including Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, Leonard Bernstein’s Candide, and Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly. I have studied voice for the last 15 years, and received my Bachelor of Music Degree in Voice Performance from the University of Central Florida. As a professional singer, my performances have spanned opera, art song, jazz, music theater, and contemporary. I also have studied French, German, and Spanish to help aid in learning classical music. I believe in a strong technical foundation when singing, but I also feel that it is important to have fun, and enjoy the music that you are making.