Saugus, MA Opera Voice Lessons

Including warm-ups, repertoire, vocal technique, performance practice, breathing, phonation, pitch, diction, and musicality.

Vocal technique, acting, breath management, diction, opera vocal literature, role preparation, etc

I have trained as a classical singer since I was 13 years old, and have sung arias from Mozart to Gershwin. In my experience, healthy singing is the basis for singing any genre of music from Baroque to Broadway. There is a tendency to assume that to sing opera, you have to have a LOUD or BIG voice. I disagree. . .I think a well-placed and healthy voice can sing anything. Many of the "old time" bel canto singers such as Caruso or Galli-Curci did not have massive heavy voices, but perfect technique. Did you know, by the way, that a well-placed bel canto voice can fill an entire football stadium without any amplification? Therefore, I stress the basic bel canto principles of singing with every student: breath support, natural vocal placement, and musicality. Every student will also have the opportunity to develop musical skills such as sight reading, ear training, music theory, and diction, but all in the context of a fun and relaxed environment. We will work on the language, ...

Whether it is classical, contemporary, or anything in between - the building blocks for the voice are all the same.

Craig, baritone, is an emerging vocal pedagogue. While still young in his field, he believes that the foundation for singing is the same no matter the genre. By observing what each students needs, Craig helps his students achieve their goals, while pushing them to discover new ones as well.

Craig is a Master's Student for Vocal Pedagogy at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where he is the assistant to the program's director. In 2016, he received his BM from Capital University in Vocal Performance, focusing on Opera and Musical Theatre. He firmly believes in challenging oneself to progress with singing.

I am a current graduate student at the Boston Conservatory studying vocal performance and opera. I have a wholistic approach to teaching, which includes an understanding of how your body and voice work together to produce sound for you personally. Every person has a different voice so we can't all be taught the same! I strongly believe in catering the lessons to each individual's learning style as well as the musical interests of the student.

Want to find your voice? From classical to contemporary repertoire, singers of all ages can excel and find their truest voice if they learn the foundational principles and techniques for singing.

Kristen, mezzo-soprano, is a vocal pedagogue and performer, currently completing her Master of Music degree in Vocal Pedagogy at the New England Conservatory of Music. After 15 years of studying voice and 6 years of teaching voice, she firmly believes that every singer - regardless of their age - has a unique voice which can grow and shine in any genre by learning, practicing, and applying the fundamental building blocks of singing. Kristen teaches voice in the hope of helping and inspiring current and future musicians to achieve their musical dreams while expanding their horizons to new challenges and goals as well.

Kristen is an avid performer both nationally and internationally. She received her Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance and German Studies from Furman University. She ...

I have been singing and coaching vocals professionally for over 10 years. I teach all genres of music and specialize in audition preparation and vocal dynamics. I have also studied along in my career with one of the best vocal teachers in the world Gary Catona who has taught many famous singers including Katy Perry, Andrea Bocelli, Lorde, and BabyFace. I always aim to make my students reach their potential and aspirations while having a wonderful time!

Soprano, Celeste P. is an active teacher and performer in the Boston area. She holds a Bachelors degree from the Eastman School of Music (Rochester NY) in both music education and vocal performance along with currently pursuing her Masters in vocal pedagogy.

Celeste has taught a wide range of students, both privately and in the classroom, of all ages and skill levels. Repertoire includes classical, musical theater, and popular music.

Voice lessons will include warmups, music literacy building, and repertoire work. You will leave having the skills to practice and perform music effectively on your own, knowledge of the physical aspects of the singing voice, age appropriate repertoire suggestions, and enhanced music reading skills.

As a performer Celeste has sung with Odyssey Opera, MetroWest Opera, Rochester Association for the Performing arts, Eastman Opera Theater, and New England Conservatory Opera Theater. She is currently a section leader at Bethany Congregational Church

I'm a masters student in Vocal Pedagogy at NEC. I take a balanced, integrative approach to teaching voice and my priority is making sure you learn skills that will make you a better singer in any style!

Learning to sing can be scary! It is my mission to provide a safe, supportive learning environment for students where they can develop skills to be a confident performer. It is important to me that students study in genres that they are the most comfortable; I myself have a love of all genres of music, including classical, musical theater, pop, rock, folk, and even punk. In my studio, students will learn and maintain a healthy technique for their instrument to be able to achieve any of their creative or professional goals. In addition to learning voice technique, we will strive towards a well-rounded music education that includes music theory, ear-training, and music literacy.