Classical Voice Lessons in Spokane. Amazing Teachers.

I have been singing in public since 1976 (professionally since 1993).

I use a very practical and simple approach. I like to teach the natural voice.

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.

I want to teach you how to shine! With over 10 experience in teaching, my goal is to make you as comfortable as possible with your instrument. Singing is about finding YOUR voice. It's there. We all have one. Let me help you take control of your voice so that you can share it with others confidently.
I studied voice under Florence Birdwell at Oklahoma City University. I spent five years on the road touring with Broadway shows. As a singer/songwriter, I've opened for Jewel, The Steve Miller Band, and many others.
Let's work together to expand your repertoire and get you comfortable with multiple genres and singing styles.

Madeleine's teaching technique is all-encompassing - when you learn how to sing in a safe, healthy way, you get the skills you need in order to sing your whole life long. No pain in your throat, no air leakage, easy singing and easy breathing.
Learn how to sing at 100% full power by activating your lower body.
Learn how to sing in your "dome."
Vigorous training exercises help you feel various resonances in your head and face.
Extend your range by at least half an octave through specific stretches.

Hi! My name is Lilla, I'm a Juilliard graduate (BM & MM) and Voice/Vocal Performance and Piano Teacher who specializes with all levels, ages and styles! I've performed at places like Carnegie Hall and have been featured in The New York Times, Business Insider, WQXR Radio, truTV, Alive Magazine, Opera Today, and Seen & Heard International.

My unique approach to vocal arts learning is designed to help you overcome your individual obstacles and leverage YOUR unique strengths! Together we'll work towards developing healthy vocal technique and learn how to:

- Optimize breath support
- Dramatically increase vocal range
- Remove vocal breaks
- Reduce straining
- Gain incredible flexibility
- Have better tone quality
- Unlock vocal power
- Have complete vocal freedom
- Increase confidence
- Become a dynamic performer!

Topics Include: Vocal Registration, Breath Management, Chest Voice, Head Voice, Pharyngeal Resonance, Mixed Voice & Twang, Balancing of Resonances, Vowel

Let´s sing Art Song, Lied, French Chanson, and all the beautiful music from all the different countries of the world.
Sing with great technique
Learn how to build a concert repertoire
Score research and instrumentation
I like to work one-on-one with my students creating a team and program that will lead each one of them to achieve their goals.
Since each student is different I like to create and select the material for each student's needs.
Sometimes I suggest some books but I try to keep my students from spending too much money.
Let's have fun.