Willernie, MN Singing Lessons

As a professional teaching artist and vocal coach, I have been helping students of all ages and abilities find their voice for over 20 years. My goal is simple: to give you singing lessons that will change your life forever. You can uncover your voice, build unshakable confidence and have fun while learning techniques professional singers take onto the stage and into the studio. And, you can have a great time doing it!

Have instructed students on all aspects of vocal production from classical to blues to rock.

Singing lessons are so much fun! You choose what you want to sing. I have a large repertoire of classical pieces, theatre tunes, gospel, rock, pop, country, you name it. My goal is to help you sing what makes you happy while coaching you on good techniques to keep your instrument healthy.

Discover your true voice and how to support it!

All styles of singing are studied here. What would you like to work on first?

Students work on music theory, performance skills, listening, and creating a relaxed technique foundation.

Born in the Midwest, I spent seven graduate years in Paris performing, teaching, and researching. I have come to see music lessons as both a personal process of body awareness and harnessing mental energy, and as an interpersonal process of exploring the dynamic between student and teacher. I currently sing with the Minnesota Chorale and the Bach Society of Minnesota.

Students can expect an understanding, patient singing instructor with years of experience under his belt. I currently sing in the advanced Macalester choir and serve as the co-music director in Macalester's premier acapella group. While I do not offer the rigorous training of classical vocal technique, students with interest in pop and rock singing should look no further. I can help them stay vocally healthy while expanding their ranges dramatically, improving their tone and enhancing their musicality. I am very open to all styles and genres and will teach anyone, anything.

I have enjoyed a 25+year career as a professional singer, choral conductor, vocal coach, and songwriter. Classically-trained in the Bel Canto style of singing, I had the unique opportunity to travel the country with artisan parents, performing as a gypsy singer and dancer since I was 14 years old. I graduated from the MN Center for Arts Education, where I more fully developed my songwriting abilities. I have performed with countless musicians and performance companies, crossing all genres, from rock to jazz to world music and beyond. This diverse upbringing has become the foundation from which I teach voice today.

My philosophy is to highlight the individual characteristics of each singer's voice - as unique as their own fingerprints. I build vast repertoires of music for each student, encouraging their personal exploration of musical genres, languages, vocal technique and styles. I also help the budding singer to understand basic concepts in music theory, music history, ...