Gunpowder, MD Opera Voice Lessons

My specialty is in classical voice technique, whether that be for opera or art song. My formal training encompasses over 13 years.

I have worked with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Milwaukee opera company. I can take you from Fa la la la la to Figero Figero Figero!

I began my training as a classical singer in high school, and I have spent the past decade training to be the best musician and classical musician as I possibly can be. I am a firm believer that a classical technique should be the basis of any kind of vocal training, whether or not a student's goals include singing classical music, because it is the healthiest, safest and most affective way of singing. With my experience as a singer and a vocal student and my knowledge of opera and art song, I absolutely love teaching classical voice!

Working with you on all aspects of musical preparation and performance skills in song, melody, lieder, opera and oratorio repertoire.

The most important aspect of vocal training that I will emphasize is breath support. Connecting to the body when singing will ensure vocal protection and prevent unwanted vocal strain. I will also focus on gaining control through scales and breathing. I would like my students to gain consistency in their lessons each week by providing them with new challenges and helping them to gain new tools when practicing. Applying these fundamental elements of healthy singing into each student's repertoire is the ultimate goal in these lessons.

Get a strong technical foundation. Build your repertoire. Prepare for auditions.

I am a classically trained singer, and I prioritize health above all else when teaching voice. As a soloist, I work with students to improve their abilities to sing confidently and technically efficient by themselves. I teach everything from standard operatic repertoire, musical theater (helping them get roles like Cinderella from "Into the Woods" and Gabriella from "High School Musical"), popular music, and much more. I love learning from my students and their interests.

Do you want help preparing for upcoming auditions or contests? Are you looking to improve your singing, your languages, and your confidence? If so, I'm here to help! I am a professional opera singer who has recently relocated to Chicago, and I am looking to teach students from beginners to intermediate and advanced levels. I hold degrees from Wichita State University and Manhattan School of Music, and I have years of experience singing leading roles with top opera companies across the United States. You can achieve your goals with good vocal technique and proper breathing. All you need is a guide! Reach out if you are interested, and I look forward to hearing from you!

Luke Otto, owner of Otto Performance Studio, strives to educate growing musicians of varying musical backgrounds the necessary musical and technical skills
to become self-critical, reliant, motivated and aware musicians through weekly
lessons, goal setting and regularly performing and networking with peers.
In so doing, students also garner and cultivate interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and
most importantly the ability to listen, empathize, and think independently, while fostering a lifelong
love, support and involvement in music.
Visit ottoperformancestudio.com for more information.