Val K. voice, singing, music, theatrical singing, broadway singing, music theory, opera voice, Jazz,... Chicago, IL

Welcome to Val's Music Studio!

Whether you are an experienced musician or an amateur, or just in the beginning of your educational journey, whether you need to improve your theory knowledge or need to get more confidence for an upcoming addition, whether you like classical music or want to try out for that next American Idol, I can help you to get started, open up your potentials, or bring your skills to the next level.

It's been eighteen years since I started teaching. I began my musical education in Siberian City of Tomsk , where I learned all the basics. After getting my Bachelors in Music Education and Chorus Conducting I was accepted to a Music College by Moscow State Conservatory in the name of P.I. Tchaikovsky, where I studied opera and voice. Upon getting my Bachelor in Voice I decided to continue my education at the Russian Academy of Music (Gnessin Institute) where I started to learn vocal pedagogy. Then I moved to the United States where I got my Masters in Voice Performance and Vocal Pedagogy at the Roosevelt University ( Chicago College of Performing Arts - The Music Conservatory).

I pride myself in assisting my students with help on discovering their artistic potential, guiding them to overcome obstacles to make the most of their training, and I stress nurturing their natural talents so that they can bring themselves closer to reaching their musical goals.

I was lucky to participate in the number of exciting musical events during my musical career including: three seasons at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, five seasons at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chorus, as well as performing with Chicago Grant Park Chorus, participating and being awarded in Bel Canto Competition, Glinka International Competition, Moscow Music Festival. I had a chance to study in Master Classes with some of the biggest stars in opera like Evgeny Nesterenko, Galina Vishnevskaya and Deborah Voight. My great appreciation and love for music brought me opportunities to work with some of the most important and greatest names in music industry today such as Samuel Ramey, Dmitry Hvorostovsky, Eva Marton, Matti Salmonen, Daniel Barenboim, and Pierre Boulez. Additionally, many years of composing sparked my interest in professional music production which gave me opportunities to further my musical career as a producer and composer.

I had great opportunities to teach voice techniques, theory of music, solfeggio and piano, domestically as well as internationally ( Paris , Moscow , Dubai ) and worked with wide variety of musical genres. My main goal in teaching is to provide my students with strong knowledge, as well as to develop professional attitude, build up the skills that are necessary for future success, and to motivate them always to expand and improve their own talents. I welcome all students who are inspired by music, want to develop or improve their skills and would enjoy a great learning environment.

Dear Student, it takes a long time to find a right teacher but if you looking for the one who is professional but not snobbish, challenging but fun, passionate but delicate, you have come to the right place:) I am looking forward to meet up with you soon.

Education:

Bachelor of Music, Chorus Conducting and Music Pedagogy
Tomsk Music College, Tomsk, Russia

Bachelor of Music, Voice Performance and Vocal Pedagogy
Music College by Moscow State Conservatory in the name of P.I. Tchaikovsky, Moscow, Russia

Master of Music, Voice Performance and Vocal Pedagogy
Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

Crescendo Award, Bel Canto Competition, Chicago, IL 1998

Convenient location, great studio, relaxing, fun but working atmosphere.

Opera (Classical), Musical Theatre (Broadway), Jazz, POP.
Special Coaching, Russian Classical Repertoire.

voice, singing, music, theatrical singing, broadway singing, music theory, opera voice, Jazz, POP, Theory of Music, Ear Training

"I decided to pursue my singing career in the Fall of 2006.  Before recording my first demos in NYC, I wanted to take voice lessons from a professional.  I found Val on www.takelessons.com and after speaking with him on the phone I knew we would work great together.   He had an extensive resume and was willing to work with my busy schedule.  I worked with him for about 3 months – twice a week. In just a few short months, Val had taken my good voice to a professional recording voice.  He taught me techniques to allow my voice to grow to the best of my ability and even worked with me on my song arrangements.  I would recommend Val to any singer who wants to excel in the music industry and get to the next level.  He gave me the confidence I needed to succeed.  I now live in Los Angeles and am working on my debut album.  I am forever grateful for my lessons with Val.  They were truly valuable!!  I always find myself looking back at all of my notes and recordings from our lessons together.  Val is an extremely talented musician and vocalist.  He takes his student vocal lessons very seriously and is a true professional.  His passion is what helped me be the singer I am today."
Laurie Keith, Los Angeles, CA

''Val works with you to help free you of bad habits, and to reach new goals. His best attribute that stands out to me is the fact that if you don't understand something, or have a hard time with a new technique he will tirelessly try different ways to help you understand, having you try something a new way, or having a good story or a new way of thinking about what you are doing until you reach the "aha!" moment.''
Michelle Billingsley, Chicago, IL

''Val has a well-balanced approach of focusing on breathing technique while also helping me find ways<