Classical Voice Lessons in Lafayette. Amazing Teachers.

Graduate of Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ with a degree in classical Voice Performance. I begin teaching with the fundamentals of healthy technique. While I am trained in and teach bel canto/classical voice, I believe the fundamentals of healthy, relaxed singing are useful in any genre and in ensemble singing. By freeing the voice in this way: singing feels easier, the tone becomes more colorful, and the singer is able to truly express the message of the song.

I focus lessons highlighting any genre around technique. Cultivating one's technique establishes good habits regarding things like breath, and posture, which will help maintain a singers overall vocal health. In addition to classical repertoire I have experience working with musical theater, pop, jazz, soul, and country.

I believe in the extraordinary power of music to communicate, to inspire and, often, to heal. That belief underlies all my work. I’ve been a classical singer for 30 years and have sung leading soprano roles with the Caramoor Music Festival, the Aspen Music Festival, the Britten/Aldeburgh Festival, Glimmerglass Opera, and the Orchestra of St. Luke's, among many others. The fundamentals of classical vocal technique underlie all my teaching, but the individual approach is tailored to each student, whatever his or her age or experience.

My goal is to help you find the power to express through singing your unique self. It doesn't matter whether your voice is professional quality or whether it's even "good" in the conventional sense. It's YOUR voice. It has its own sound and characteristics, its own particular beauty, and the world needs to hear you!

I have advanced training and expertise in musical study and vocal pedagogy, but the most important qualities I offer as a teacher are the ...

Hi! My name is Michael D. and I have been teaching voice lessons and singing professionally for about 7 years now. I use a wholistic method (using breath techniques and the natural speaking voice) to liberate students' unique and special vocal qualities, and have learned how to train singers to sing in any genre, from classical and opera to broadway, pop and jazz. Send me a message and let's talk!!

I will use technique heavy lessons to help you sing at peak condition. This is a more academic version of voice lessons. I am here to guide you on your way and encourage you, but you will have to put a lot of work in to find success. Contact me and let's talk about your goals and set up your classical journey.

Connect with your own voice. Learn how to access and use your voice for optimum performance. No matter your goal, whether for personal enjoyment, self-expression, performance, professional or amateur, I can assist you with your vocal goals for immediate results.
I teach breath control, music theory, sight-singing, bel canto, and vocal diction for Italian, French, Spanish, and English.
My background as a coloratura dramatic soprano, classical pianist, composer, general music educator, vocal health and wellness coach and my education equips me with knowledge for all skill levels, as well all singing/music styles.
I enjoy making music accessible and fun as well as challenging for all.
Let me show you the power of your voice, book a lesson today!