La Mirada, CA Classical Voice Lessons

Learn how to sing correctly and expand your range. Discover the proper warm-ups to sing your best! (For ages 10 and up only).

My specialty is in classical voice technique, whether that be for opera, art song, musical theatre, pop, or R&B.

I have been teaching and singing professionally for over 25 years. In the lesson, I always start with warm-up vocalizing. Then, we work on songs, depending on the student and type of voice; and always including music theory, the foundation. Each student is unique; so I customize the lessons and repertoire to suit each student. We work on improving tone and expanding range as well as song interpretation, especially if singing in Italian, German, Spanish or French.

Michelle has been teaching Singing for over 10 years and her students have gone on to study music performance, classical voice and musical theater at the college and university levels. Some of her students wish to improve their singing abilities purely for their own enjoyment and fulfillment. Others have had great success with variety of singing achievements including school performances, competitions, community theater as well as going on to professional level performance opportunities. Within the first few lessons, you'll begin to get to know your unique authentic voice, have a greater understanding of how to use it in healthy ways and how to better cultivate your personal singing goals. As time goes on you'll gain the confidence and skills necessary to support you on your unique musical journey. Michelle loves working with students of all ages and experience levels and she can't wait to meet you!
Lessons may cover any of the following topics depending on the need and interest of ...

Learn to sing correctly using the best techniques in the world. I studied voice with Robert Austin at USD and Richard Nichol in San Francisco in the Garcia-Marcheisse Institute. I have over 35 years of on-stage performance including Opera performances, Broadway Style Musicals, Sacred Oratorios as well as Intimate opera dinner gatherings. From Soloist at St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco to entertainer at corporate events with over 5,000 in attendance.

With a degree in classical vocal performance and over ten years' performing experience, I can introduce beginners to Bel Canto technique fundamentals and guide more experienced singers as they strengthen their skills and become more expressive artistic performers.

10+ years of classical voice experience in NYC and LA!

I am an experienced musician and performer with a variety of teaching skills gained over 20 years of study and action. Lessons in my studio are about so much more than just learning to sing a song or write music. Students are instilled with business knowledge, work ethic, and confidence so that they can truly accomplish whatever they set their minds to. We go deep and focus on how to develop new mental and physical habits that can help the student better express his/herself. We work hard on a curriculum that is specifically catered to the student's needs, and of course, is fun too!

I've worked with students from ages 6-65, with varying backgrounds and interests. From complete beginners to professional performing artists. All students are guaranteed to see improvement in their technical skills within the first month of lessons. Let's do this!

I've been a professional teacher for the past 20 years and teach techniques that build the vocal stamina and carrying power needed for stage performance.

I love guiding my students to explore their singing voice and full artistic expression. I have a signature Vocal Registration Color Chart I formulated to provide a visual and concrete understanding of the different registers of 'colors' of the voice to be used for singing in different singing styles. My students have found this concrete visual to be immensely helpful to expand their range and for quickly switch singing styles since learning these shades of the voice is quite an abstract learning experience otherwise.

I also teach healthy vocal technique through successful breath support, effective vowel modification, and increased self-awareness and freedom in the body.

Aside from my signature Color Chart, what makes me unique is that I also provide Holistic Performance Coaching for serious vocal students ages 14+. This is a dive into personal, professional, and artistic growth. Fun & formal guided self-inquiry, goal-setting for audition and performance opportunities, ...