
Molly M.

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Beginner, IntermediateAbout Molly M.
WHO ARE YOU? You are the future star of a Lin-Manuel Miranda show, if he would just write about your life for a change!
You are a business owner whose voice is tired at the end of the day (*cough* singing lessons strengthen speaking *cough*)
You're a player who's on the way to becoming a singer/songwriter.
Someone told you you couldn't sing and after years of wondering, and now it's time to know for sure (they're wrong).
You used to sing but life got in the way and you miss it, and you need to get back to it but don't know where to start and are worried you missed the boat (you didn't).
You front the best Ratt cover band in the country
Who Am I?
I wanted to be the next Susannah Hoffs, or at least Mrs. David Lee Roth. Neither happened (yet), but I knew that music was IT for me.
I would have married Elvis... but he was already dead.
I was a happy theatre and music nerd in school, where I sang music theatre and opera.
My high school choir teacher told me couldn't sing and had no talent. He also wrote that on my college recommendations.
But still. . . I persisted. I'm a proud graduate of Millikin University, the Juilliard of the Midwest.
While I was in college, I went Full Geek as I learned all about how the voice worked. So after graduating with a vocal performance degree (I shared a stage with Sierra Boggess once!), I put all my learning into practice:studying rock vocals, more classical voice, belting, pop, you name it!
All of this experience has let me to be your ideal voice teacher and your biggest cheerleader. Besides your mom.
It's my mission to help you enjoy the voice you've got and use it to the fullest, no matter what.
I am the teacher for singers who don't want a teacher to be teacher-y (but who still want to learn to sing good and stuff). I can teach you online (but you'll miss out on my aging, sassy cat). It's all good.
I will embrace you as you are (unless you love Christina Aguilera. If that's the case, you must be shown the error of your ways. And pretty much anybody on The Voice needs to be kicked in the voice).
That's who I am. Very pleased to meet you.
I want you to laugh as you learn, and love love love the results you’ll get . I understand what what it's REALLY about- expression and fun, not judgement . Vocal exploration that's 100% customized .
BMus Millikin University, further studies Boston Conservatory . Coachings with professionals from Rossini Opera Festival, Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago. Rock vocals with Melissa Cross. Musical theatre with Sheri Sanders of Rock the Audition!, Vocal Instrument 101 training with Dr Shannon Coates. Dalcroze Eurythmics. John Henny's Science of Singing course completion. Belting with Lisa Popeil. Teacher masterclass with Maestro David Jones. Proud member of NATS. One of only a few CoreSinging teachers in the USA, trained by Dr.Meribeth Dayme.
In progress: Ultimate Music Theory Teacher certification.
Former students from ALL walks of life, including many many beginners of all ages (have I mentioned I love beginners?) Also: child Broadway actors, aspiring recording artists, scholarship recipients at top theater AND music theater programs, business owners, karaoke divas, film/TV actors, and even an American Idol finalist!
Don't let piano scare you. I have a way of teaching beginner piano to ALL ages that is non intimidating and always always implementing songs that are actually ....GOOD (no "Hot Cross Buns" allowed)!
I especially love teaching beginner piano to teens and adults. It's never ever too late to learn and enjoy it- so jump in! I'll help with sight-reading, style, note reading, musical terminology and more.
I sing: opera, Broadway, classic pop and jazz, classic country, folk, and world music!
I TEACH: opera, art song, pop from every era, musical theater, country, worship music, choral music, rock, folk, jazz, R&B, gospel.....seriously, you name it, I teach it!
*** Lesson Details ***Online via Zoom, FaceTime or TakeLessons Classroom, of course!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Materials I use: Funky n' Fun Vocal Exercises, Estelle Liebling Vocal Methods, Bona and Dannhauser for sight-reading, Full Voice workbooks for young and serious singers!
PIANO PRONTO for pianists! ***
*** Specialties ***
Beginner vocalists! Very shy singers. Very young singers. Lapsed singers, and seniors. Post-menopausal voices, adolescent voices. Experience in working with those with learning disabilities, anxiety, special needs, and victims of abuse. Have also worked extensively with the LGBTQ community and studied with experts in transgender voice .I also love to give workshops! Beginner adult pianists.
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Molly is a very passionate teacher, highly recommended!

AMAZING!!!

My first lesson was great! Molly was super encouraging, I can't wait for more!

Just so encouraging! I left feeling so heartened.

Molly is great! My first lesson ever and we made great strides. She made me feel comfortable even though i was very nervous.


Had a great first class with Molly. Looking forward to more.

As someone that struggles to let go at times in my singing, Molly creates a safe environment to make mistakes, always stays energetic and encouraging! Recommend 100%! Thank you Molly!

She is amazing. I always have a good time with her.

so helpful and supportive! A lot of her exercises are very unique and effective


Molly was fully engaged with my daughter and her enthusiasm and encouragement really helped her feel more confident on her first class!

I've been taking lessons with Molly for about 2 1/2 years, and she continues to be awesome! My voice and my singing abilities cannot be compared to when I started! Thank you! :-)

Molly made me feel confident and validated in my singing ability. I am looking forward to our next lesson together!

We love how attentive and intentional each lesson is! Thank you!



I enjoy working with Molly very much!

Simply outstanding! Molly made me feel very comfortable and has a great personality! She far exceeded my expectations! Thank you Molly!!!

Thank you!! The lesson was engaging, high energy and already very helpful. Looking forward to more...!

Molly has helped me with 2 different musical theatre auditions now, and her instruction has been invaluable! I feel much more prepared and confident now than before. She has been encouraging, but also pushes me to do my best.

Awesome! Awesome! Immediately was able to understand how to improve my voice! Great energy! Can't wait for the next one!

Molly is a wonderful teacher. She is very sweet, funny and knowledgeable. This was my first ever singing lesson but she was very encouraging.

Extremely kind.....very professional and able to accommodate any age or level.


I love her. She is so fun and lively.

Molly is amazing! She’s taught me way more than singing skills - my confidence as a singer has grown exponentially since I began taking lessons from Molly. I would recommend Molly to anyone, especially anyone who may think that lessons are intimidating. I feel comfortable making mistakes because Molly is so kind and positive. That said, since starting taking lessons with Molly, I’ve been making a lot fewer mistakes! Molly is the best!

Molly is such a kind and patient teacher. She never gets upset if you make a mistake and she is extremely encouraging throughout the lesson. I'm a very shy singer but I feel comfortable singing in front of Molly because she isn't judgemental at all! I always look forward to my lessons with her and I've already grown as a singer and grown confidence-wise because of working with her! I highly recommend her!


She is very great , I am improve pronunciation and accent reduction

First lesson and my son can’t wait for the next! He said she is very expressive and animated and gave amazing coaching advice on the first session. We are so excited to have found her!



She makes you feel comfortable, an abundance of information to help you get out of your shell. It's great to see someone genuinely passionate of what they do. If you are a beginner don't hesitate and book a lesson, you are in good hands. Learned so much this first lesson and can't wait to learn some more!

My daughter learned so many tips in one lesson with Molly! She did not want the lesson to end! I loved her feedback and think a lot of the information will stick with my little girl during her upcoming audition!

From the very start I felt comfortable and at ease. I’m so excited to see where the next lesson will take me. Very happy working with Molly.

Molly was the absolute best and I would recommend her to everyone!! She was such a blast to work with and she gave me so many amazing tips and workouts to practice for my speaking! My coworkers noticed a big difference!

I start Berklee School of Music next Monday and I feel s much better for having start with Molly first. She has so much materials and resources that make learning a breeze. This is probably my 3rd or 4th review about her as a teacher but shes just that awesome!!!!

Awesome class! As always! :-)

Great first lesson!






Molly was great, we really crammed a lot into the lessons and I got some nifty new exercises to work on!

Great Job helping my daughter learn the basics of singing with a lot of fun

First lesson and her personality touched my heart! Love this already


Molly was great. She jumped right in getting my daughter out of her shell. It was awesome.

Awesome as always! Great help in finding my voice in a song!

Great session!

My daughter, who is 13, has been working with Molly for about 6 months in preparation for an audition to a performing arts high school in San Diego. After using someone local that did not really work out, we decided to try online training and came across Molly's great reviews. Happy to report that we have been very pleased with the lessons, Molly's guidance and help picking out the right song and monologue for the audition. Best of all, after all the hard work, my daughter was accepted into the program! We will continue working with Molly as my daughter pursues her passion for musical theatre.

It was really fun, Molly makes you feel comfortable and confident to be able to sing.

I had my first lesson today and already feel an improvement. Molly is personabale and you feel like you already know her 10 minutes into the lesson! :-)

Very friendly and gives great advice!

Molly is absolutely fantastic and I would recommend her to anyone who wants to add to their acting portfolio.

Molly always makes learning fun. She is patient and encouraging, which must be difficult with novices like me. Love love working with her!


Molly makes you feel very comfortable. Does not come across intimidating. I had a very enjoyable 1st session with Molly.

Molly builds up your confidence and helps you get closer to your singing goals with each session.

Good

Molly is AMAZING! She prepped my daughter for auditions and my daughter NAILED IT, and stuck a part!. Molly is inspiring! She will get out of your kid more than you thought was in there! #MollyRocks


Molly comes in with so much infectious energy. Her lessons are simple and straightforward, very easy to understand. She has great methods and explanations with easing new students into improving their voices.

fun

Molly suggests songs/singers according to your voice range and personality. It's a perfect combo!

Fantastic!

Awesome as always! :-)


Just Awesome!


She made the lesson fun and inspiring!

Molly is the best!! Book your appointment now!! She helped my son prepare for his elementary school audition of Annie. She was encouraging and patient, especially when my son was tired and frustrated. She helped us narrow down the song selection so that it would be similar to the part he was trying for....and guess what? He got the part!! Rooster!! We can't thank her enough and look forward to lessons with her again soon!! Thank you Molly!!

Love her energy! Can't wait for my next lesson.

Loved her energy. Learned some helpful singing tips already.

My first lesson was great, can't wait to do more! :)

Molly is very knowledgeable . She is good at finding student's problems and providing suitable ways of correction. She is honest and funny. Having a lesson with her is fun. I would recommend Molly for the ones who want to take singing lessons.

Awesome lesson. I was nervous since this was my first singing lesson but Molly made me feel comfortable. I am very excited to continue to take lessons with her.

it was so good



Our last lesson was the best one of all. Bye. Love you. From Emma and Caleb!


yay i had so much FUN
Molly is fun an encouraging!

molly is FUN

i love her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Molly is the best. I am having a great time with her, and learning so so so much!!!!!!!

I learned so much in 45 minutes, and can already feel the difference! Can’t wait for my next lesson!

Very excellent. I am very happy with that

Excellent first session with Molly. She gave me great tips from the first lesson about to improve my voice.

molly is the best teacher that i have ever had. she works so well with me and i love her energy and her voice. i would totally recommend her she is awesome!!!!!!

Enjoyed working with her for my first few singing lessons!


molly is the best. im learning so so so much and i have improved by over a million percent in just a few months!!!!! she is honsetly the best and great and funny and a wonderful singer plus she is great with kids!!!!!

molly is the best!!!!!!!

molly is wonderful and I am learning so much. she has wonderful teaching methods and she is so nice. she id very talented and I am so happy she is teaching me!!!!

learning so much molly is awsome!!!!!!


i am learning so much. and she is so nice and really helpful. i am loving every minute.

great lesson learning so much!!!

Molly is great. Very articulate and knowledgeable. I would recommend her to anyone for vocal lessons

Molly is an amazing teacher, she is very funny and nice. She makes lessons very fun, she never puts you down but encourages you and trys different techniques to get you to work you're voice to sound the way it should sound. Now I see why a lot of reviews on her profile say she makes everyone feel comfortable!

Very Knowledgeable and very pleasant to work with. I would recommend Molly to anyone.

Molly was fantastic for our 11yr old daughter. Looking forward to the next lessons!

She's nice, fun and overall pleasant. I can tell she is also quite knowledgable

My daughter started lessons 6 months ago, and the progress she has made is incredible! Her vocal strength, stamina, projection, and technique have grown tremendously. Her drama and choir directors have noticed a huge difference - not only in her skill, but in her confidence, too. On top of all that, Molly makes lessons FUN!! We highly recommend her!

Daughter loved her first lesson and will be continuing the lesson plan. Thanks Molly!

I enjoyed taking lessons with Molly. I was skeptical about taking singing lessons online because I much prefer taking lessons in person. However, molly was able to provide feedback that helped me improve on my vocal techniques. She made me feel comfortable, which is important because vocal exercises can be at times strange, but necessary. I would recommend Molly for those who want to take lessons.


Molly makes the lesson fun and exciting to learn!

Molly is incredible. She has amazing energy and style. Two of my girls are taking lessons with her and they vary in age and personalities - Molly's style is incredible to keep my older daughter learning and advancing, while also being able to connect instantly with my younger daughter, who is extremely shy. In only 2 lessons, both of my girls learned so much and are having fun in the process. We are thrilled we found Molly and so excited to keep the lessons going. She has so much experience and talent but more importantly, she has a gift for translating that talent and energy into customized lessons that engage the kids, meet them where they are, and keep them excited to learn more. We love Molly!

Wonderful style, skill, and energy. Molly is fantastic.


Molly is amazing! She makes the lessons incredibly fun and easy to understand, while providing you with plenty of knowledge! I just got done with my first lesson and plan to continue! I 100% would recommend taking lessons with Molly!

My son was so happy after his first lesson. He loved it and can't wait for next week's lesson. Thank you.

Oh wow, what an awesome first online lesson I just had with Molly! I feel so much more positive, optimistic, and confident about my speaking voice improving now. She has a wonderful personality and made me feel at ease very quickly. The exercises were super helpful, and she explained things very well. I could go on, but I want to keep practicing what I just learned. I'm looking forward to my next session with Molly!

I had a great first lesson very informative (:



First lesson, but love her already!! She was able to draw out my shy daughter!

Molly has the best energy and she made me feel very very confident and empowered. More than that, she has an amazing technique that just WORKS!
Looking forward to my next class!


Molly is SO FUN! My five-year-old daughter took voice lessons over the summer and learned a lot fun warm-up exercises and started picking up on fundamental skills in a short period of time. Molly makes the lessons very engaging, educational, and always fun! We hope to sign up for more in the future!

amazingly good at acting and singing! Great with child lessons!

Great help and encouragement to my teen!

My first session with her really helped me open up my voice to what I'm looking to accomplish as a singer. I look forward to training with her!

Very engaging

I used to feel really shy about acting, but she has helped me become more comfortable with it.

Very experienced and professional teacher! Lessons are fun and although I am self consious of my singing voice I am now more encouraged then ever to improve my voice than ever!

I really feel like I am learning good techniques to fulfill my bucket list of becoming a better singer. Molly is wonderful! After just three lessons I feel I've made progress.

Very energetic in every lesson and one of the most positive instructer you will ever meet!
She knows her stuff so she can point out the flaws during your lessons so she can help you improve and get better. Would recommend! 100%


Great instructor, from lesson one she makes you feel welcome and comfortable, she even has methods I've never heard about, that really help. Strongly recommended.

I had my first online lesson with Molly a couple days ago, and it was a great experience! She's very open and welcoming and does everything she can to make you feel comfortable. I wish I was able to go to her in person! :( I highly recommend her, especially if you have any fears whatsoever around singing!

I had my first voice lesson with Molly and she is full of energy ! I had so much fun at my first class and looking forward to many more to come

Very much enjoyed my first lesson with Molly!

Great teacher and easily will customize the lesson to meet your specific needs.

May 2017: I paid for 5 classes, and we've had about 4 or 5 by now. I have to say I LOVE Molly! She's great with my daughter. My 13 yo daughter has a learning delay, which is not noticeable to many, but it takes a longer to learn something that's natural for most kids. Molly is able to make her lessons relatable. We do the one hour classes and she has my daughter doing the vocal exercises during the first half an hour, and the second half an hour she's working on her song that she's learning for her "talent" portion in a pageant for Nov 2017. I'm pretty particular about teachers/instructors and I have to say I've gotten every dollars worth. We plan on signing up for more lessons because the difference in her singing from the start to now, on her song that she's working on, is noticeable! Impressive!!

My 10 year old daughter is learning so much from Molly. Her upbeat attitude really makes her feel comfortable and at ease. A blessing to find Molly!

Molly did a great job working with me in preparing for a role. I'm learning a great deal about acting AND the lessons are fun. I plan on taking more lessons. Thank you, Molly!

Molly is very focused and really knows her stuff?

Since i started the lessons with Molly, i noticed my voice getting better with each lesson + using the tools she gave me. Very relaxed and fun atmosphere which makes learning easier.


My 17-year-old daughter had her first on-line lesson with Molly last night. We weren't sure how on-line lesson were going to work, but it was a great experience! Molly was wonderful - my daughter loved her! We could already see great progress after the first lesson!


Molly is so wonderful with my kids. 7 and 10. They enjoy every lesson with Molly and look forward to it every week
I see improvements in their voices !
Molly is amazing.

Molly always has a helpful solution
For the little problem areas that each singer
Tends to have.

I had a lot of fun with Molly. She really knows her stuff and has a lot of energy and enthusiasm when she's teaching. After my first day of lessons, even my speaking voice is stronger and it feels great! I highly recommend Molly.


Molly was friendly and knowledgeable. She knew exactly how to break down her instructions so that my very young singer could learn and enjoy herself.

Great first lesson! Molly took all the fear out of it and made me so comfortable. I can't wait until my next lesson.

Very friendly and really knew what she was talking about. Noticed a big change in voice just after the first lesson.

My daughter has been a student of Molly's for 3 weeks, now. From day one she has been the most energetic instructor we could have asked for. My daughter looks forward to the practice every week. After her lesson, she is so excited about the range of characters and the skills she's asked to display. Molly is very encouraging and always provides positive reinforcement. My daughter has been in several plays and has had issues with projecting and her confidence. I look forward to her next audition, as I believe Molly's instruction is providing the tools needed to be her best

She started by teaching the basics like posture.

Had good experience, taking voice lessons with Molly.

great experience with Molly , she has made a senior beginner very comfortable with vocal training and I've learned quite a bit . Highly recommend Molly

Made me feel comfortable in exercises that felt deeply embarrassing to me initially

Very personable. Clearly knowledgeable. Encouraging and patient.
I am a beginner, with usual stage fright and hesitation and did not feel uncomfortable at all.

Very personable. Clearly knowledgeable. Encouraging and patient.
I am a beginner, with usual stage fright and hesitation and did not feel uncomfortable at all.

Molly has been a wonderful teacher/coach for our 13 year old daughter. She is inspirational and has helped our daughter navigate and prepare for an audition for a selective high school in Chicago. Thank you, Molly!

Fun!!! Our daughter loves her enthusiasm!

My daughter was very reluctant to start voice lessons. Molly was able to quickly put her at ease. After only two lessons, I can already tell a difference in the quality of my daughter's singing voice.

My six year old daughter loves to learn from Ms. Molly. She teaches at a consistent pace and makes it fun for the little one.

Molly is awesome and tons of fun! She is such a joy to work with. Great for any level of singing.

Molly is a great singing teacher. She is encouraging and positive to help one learn and improve to be aware of their voice and how to sing. Definitely recommend.

Wonderful voice teacher who is very professional, know how to motivate young kids the love of singing and provide techniques that are age appropriate for each individual to improve.

Molly is great. Very energetic and patient. Look forward to learn more from her.

Great!

Just a few lessons with Molly will make you much better singer. She has the knowledge to make you a world class vocalist. And if you're already good, she can make you excellent.
After just one class I already felt that I had learned more than I ever did in college.

Great first lesson. She is very patient and offers some great suggestions to make novice singers feel more comfortable.

Molly is one of the most vocal teachers I ever met she taught me the technique how to sing the low notes and use the lower part of the body not the upper while singing. Thank you so much Molly for sharing your talent. God bless, Len T.

Molly is a patient and lively teacher. From the very first lesson she made me feel comfortable singing around her, which is great because I get self-conscious about my voice. She makes the lessons fun and I honestly have a good time every time I meet with her. Awesome teacher.

Wonderful teacher, she knows exactly how to make class fun for young kids and bring out their best voice!

Molly has been great. I am completely new to any sort of singing lessons and she has been very patient. I am really enjoying my sessions with her and have already learned so much in a short time. As I am a beginner, I was really nervous but she has made the whole experience really great!

Awesome & definitely recommend. Well worth the cost of lessons. I learn so much each time and Molly is super encouraging and supportive. I am continuing lessons indefinitely. It's fun and time well spent. Terrific instructor, really. High five on Molly.

Molly seems passionate, competent, and interested in your success. She gives good feedback and the techniques she has you use seem to be helping!

Molly is super nice and enthusiastic. She never makes me feel bad about my singing abilitity although i'm sure i'm not very good as of right now. Molly gives me hope that I can one day be an amazing singer!

Great lesson. Gives u confidence. Very encouraging.

My daughter loves Molly. She really connects on her level and has already improved. We most certainly will continue

Molly has been wonderful. Only had a few lessons so far and I have learned so much. Can't wait to do more!

Very fun, gives you the tools you need to do better.

Molly is an excellent voice teacher. After only a few lessons I started noticing dramatic improvements in my singing. She is fun and easy to work with, while still pushing her students to improve as fast as possible. 5 stars.

Molly is a wonderful voice teacher, she is very knowledgeable and also great at motivate young kids.
My 8 year old daughter came out of her first class with Molly and told me that she would give Molly a 5.5 star rating. The extra .5 is for the sticker and candy she reward the kids. And she can't wait to go back for the lesson.

I always enjoy Molly's energy! She is very informational and definitely knows her craft!

My daughter really enjoys her lessons with Molly and is learning well.
As a parent I enjoy the flexibility that Molly provides with schedule and also her prompt responses.

My son is asperger, they got along great , he loves it

Molly is lovely and does everything possible to make you comfortable from the second you meet her. I was very nervous about singing 'in front' of someone for the first time (only do it in my car-alone). Molly really made me feel at ease but got to business so we were taking advantage of our time. I am beyond excited to have gone with Molly and look forward to future sessions!

I am a big musical theater geek and Molly has been an awesome vocal coach for me! She is knowledgeable about theater and voice. She has helped me expand my repertoire and really improve my auditions. I hear myself improve with every lesson. And Molly always makes it fun!

Has great spirit and gives good instruction

Molly has done a great job with giving voice lessons to my daughter. She jas really enjoyed working with Molly

Molly is fantastic! Animated, fun to work with, but most importantly really knows her stuff! Definitely a five star recommendation from this student, who also happens to be a TakeLessons keyboard instructor as well... I know what I'm talking about!

Molly is fantastic! Animated, fun to work with, but most importantly really knows her stuff! Definitely a five star recommendation from this student, who also happens to be a TakeLessons keyboard instructor as well... I know what I'm talking about!

Wonderful!!

Molly is truly passionate about her craft and it shows in her ability to connect with her students. She spends the lesson time giving quality material while showcasing different techniques. I would absolutely recommend her!

My daughter is 5 years old and a half. Molly is her first teacher for the vocal training. As a young kid, it's not easy for my daughter to stand still for half an hour and concentrate. But Molly always has the patience and has various ways to make my daughter continue singing and be happy. I have already saw her progress in 5 classes!
Thanks Molly!

Highly recommend Molly! She is so knowledgeable, helpful and fun.

Wow we were impressed!!! Molly helped our 10 year old prepare for a special solo and was amazing. She kept her engaged and made it fun all the while really improving her technical skills. Thank you Molly!!

Molly is amazing! Her lessons are always so fun and I walk away each time feeling more and more confident about my singing :)

Molly has been a great instructor for my child !
My child was shy with singing in the beginning. Molly made him feel comfortable over a period of time and now and i see a visible difference.
He also has interests in songs outside of her syllabus and Molly has been very supportive of his music choices and encouraged him to sing his favorite songs as well !
I would recommend Molly to anyone who is looking for a dedicated music teacher !

We have had two classes with Molly and these have been very good!

I recommend this fabulous teacher! Molly prepares me for all of my singing auditions. It's the best help I could ask for!

I love to do my vocal training with Molly especially being able to travel around and knowing that i can have my session wherever i am. I love how Molly teaches she's very attentive and you can tell that she has so much experience that each session is different and shapes your need. I also like her very honest way to teach, she's gently bold, just the right amount! I recommend Mollys work any time of the day ;-)

Molly is a great teacher and my daughter loves her and is extremely comfortable with her. In just 2 lessons she has made a great improvement.

Molly is very patient and is excellent at teaching.
Highly recommend!

My 7 year old really enjoyed lesson. He likes Mrs Molly very much.

My daughter likes the lesson very much. Thank you

My daughter really enjoy her lessons with Molly. Molly is very child friendly and nice. She taught my daughter various warm up techniques. It was easy to follow.

Ms. Molly is very good with kids my age. She goes by my pace, not too fast and not too slow. She helps me try to reach my goal. She allows me to pick my own songs to sing. Warm up techniques are fun. She also helps me build my confidence even though she saw that I already have some of that. I always leave with a smiley face :)
Alina 10 yrs old

My daughter loves her voice lessons with Molly. She says the exercises are corky and fun and they make you feel less shy.

Very flexible with our schedule she has been very helpful. Our daughter loves her singing lessons, and feels much more confident about her singing.

Great instructor and flexible with us!

As a shy and quiet older beginner, I found Molly's enthusiasm, animated personality, and patience very encouraging. She is great with finding what works for me. Over just a few lessons I gained confidence with the skills and techniques she taught me.

Molly met me right where I was at when I began taking vocal lessons. Not only is she patient, but she encourages me. She helped build my confidence as a novice singer; and she uses simple examples to help me with my misconceptions in terms of singing. Towards the end of each lesson, she observed and listened to me sing while simultaneously reinforcing prior singing practices (e.g. breathing, noun stress, tone, etc.). Gradual release of responsibility is effective for me. Furthermore, I benefit from her post observation notes, as it helps me to continue to practice my singing at home. I really enjoy and appreciate vocal lessons with Molly. 😍
Natalie Perkins

Both my daughter and I noticed improvement after her first lesson with Molly and she really enjoys the different approach Molly has compared to her past instructors.

Molly knows exactly how to get the best out of me and passes that information on with clarity and enthusiasm!

Molly tailors each lesson to meet my daughter's needs. She takes time to answer her questions and provides her with tips, techniques and exercises that she can practice at home with to improve her skills. My teen has noticed a difference since working with Molly and looks forward to her lessons. Highly recommended!

My son just finished his first lesson with Molly. It was a fun and enjoyable session. I asked my son to use three words to describe the experience, he said "fun", "fun" and "amazing". Looking forward to the next lesson.

My daughter had a drama audition at Bishop O’Dowd. After three sessions felt comfortable and came home saying she nailed it!! My daughter really connected with Molly. She not only provided lessons, but to help with her confidence and we’ll continue with Molly.

Molly is a fantastic vocal coach who has helped my daughter overcome shyness and inhibitions in addition to providing excellent vocal coaching. Her lessons are fun and engaging and she brings great energy and enthusiasm to her teaching. She cares about her students and provides great support and motivation for auditions and entering the world of music and theatre.

Molly is amazing. From the very first lesson she is able to assess where you are and determine the best past forward. She is engaging and entertaining and never leaves you unsatisfied with your time with her.

I really enjoy taking lessons with Molly. She is very effective and I have improved immensely under her direction. She is also very open to answering all the questions I have!

Molly is a great teacher for my kids! She knows her craft well, and both of my kids loved working with her! I love that she teaches both in studio and via FaceTime; it makes scheduling lessons so much easier!

Molly gave me the confidence to audition for musicals. Before her, I hadn't auditioned for anything, and with hef help I got my first role in a musical!

Molly is awesome. She is very patient with getting you were you should be with your voice without overdoing it.

I really want to recommend Molly, because she has worked very well with my 7 year old daughter. She knows how to work with shy kids and brings the best out of them, and I will continue to bring my daughter to Molly for a very long time.

Great teacher

Great teacher

I have always wanted to try online singing lessons but didn't get around to it until a few months ago and I am so glad I did! I sing with my church choir and always had difficulties hitting the higher notes...I didn't even think I could do them! Molly is helping me learn how to relax my voice and reach its full potential. I am hitting higher notes than I ever have. I love that I don't have to drive anywhere too!

The one lesson that we had was good and I believe that if we would have been able to continue that it would have been great. Unfortunately, she had to take some time off...I hope all is well.

Molly was great with my daughter

I had a blast at my first lesson with Molly! I really liked her approach when it came to getting everything warmed up. Molly sure knows what she is talking about and has a great way of explaining that knowledge. Highly recommend lessons with her!

I've taken singing classes via Skype with Molly over the course of several months. She's super energetic and helpful in teaching me the basics of singing. Immediately, I noticed how much my stance and the vocal exercises can improve my volume and range. She keeps the classes fun and is open to whatever music style you enjoy.

Molly is patient, clear, and nice! She makes singing relaxed yet structured at the same time. Great way to build technique and have fun at the same time. I enjoyed every lesson that I had.

Molly is awesome. My daughter enjoys going to the music class. She is very energetic and encourages kids a lot in music .

Molly you are great my kids enjoyed working with you, we will be back this fall....

Molly was the perfect choice for my daughter, who was preparing to audition for an academy of arts high school. Molly was so full of enthusiasm and love for her craft, and her energy is contagious. She was able to put my daughter at ease, assist her in memorization of her monologue, prepare her for improvisation and even have her some rudimentary vocal training. Her ability to encourage my daughters dramatic choices while gently guiding her and putting her completely at ease was magnificent. More importantly, she made everything FUN! Her work with my daughter was successful, and my daughter was able to audition with confidence and poise. Thanks to Molly, my daughter was accepted into the Academy of Arts and is on her way to an exciting high school career. Thanks, Molly!!!!!

Molly is wonderful. My daughter loves her fun teaching style. She is very creative, using props and visualization to get the best out of her.

Molly is a very experienced instructor. She is also very personable and brings out the best in you with her wonderful tips.

Molly is very gifted at teaching singing and theater. She is reliable, trustworthy, and reasonable. My non profit, Boldly Me, has had her teach classes several times.

She is the best! My 6 year old son is a very shy kid and in his very first lesson, Molly is able to get him to do most of the exercises. I am amazed how skillful and passionate she is, dealing with my son.

This is my first time getting singing lessons. I did not know what to expect.
I was pleasantly surprised by her skill but also by her patience.
Let me just say I had some ground to cover. I know I have no talent for it, but she has shown me that I can sing to where I can enjoy it.
On top of it, I like her as a person.
Thank you,

I get what I am looking for in Molly R. Friendly, fun and very interested in your success. Give her your best and she will make you better!

I get what I am looking for in Molly R. Friendly, fun and very interested in your success. Give her your best and she will make you better!

I get what I am looking for in an Molly R. Friendly, fun and very interested in your success. Give her your best and she will make you better!

Molly has inspired me to perform and become my best, as well as provide new and fun vocal techniques and warm up exercises. I have noted major improvements in my vocal ability, confidence and presence since working with Molly!

Covered the basics on the first lesson. Hope to go into more detail in the lessons to follow. Molly is great.

I am a 45 year-old with a life long dream to carry a tune. I have been nervous about approaching a music teacher because I have zero singing ability. One day I was brave and looked online for a local singing teacher and was extremely lucky to find Molly. She is incredible! I have been taking lessons for a few months and I can already carry a tune. I sing significantly better than I did 4 months ago. The magic of MOLLY!
I look forward to seeing Molly because I actually relax. I am an accountant and it's a stressful job. I turn my accountant brain off and focus on my session with Molly. My stress magically disappears as I learn the tunes to the song At Last by Etta James.

I have been working with Molly for almost a year now and she is great. She is very patient and knows how to make you feel comfortable. I always look forward to going to our thirty minute session and afterwards i am always in the mood to just sing my heart out. I highly recommend working with her.

Molly is the best hands down she knows exactly what your looking for

Molly is incredible! She works with our crazy schedule and provides my daughter with 110% consistently. She has helped my daughter gain confidence to perform in the San Francisco Children's Musical Theatre. Molly's experience and extensive singing background has proven to be a great guide for my daughter and has allowed my daughter to sing songs from Le Miserables Molly is also caring as she follows up via email to see how auditions go. She is truly devoted and great at what she does. I recommend Molly to friends and family all the time!

Molly was a fantastic vocal teacher! I have been singing for 15+ years and she taught me so many things I never knew that really helped propel me farther in my abilities than ever before. She made singing fun with all of her goofy vocal warm ups, and she really helped me polish songs I was performing. My range has been expanded and my breath control and tone is much stronger. She is a fantastic vocal teacher and I highly recommend her for vocal lessons! You will not be disappointed!

Molly is a wonderful teacher. She is very encouraging, active and creative. I have been studying in Molly's studio for a year now. I feel that I made a huge progress from point zero thankful to her patience and great positive attitude. Molly makes our lessons very engaging and fun learning experience. I felt at home from the very first lessons. And I consider myself a shy person! She always invents new interesting and challenging warm ups that help me strengthen and extend the range. She has a strong solid technique. Molly is also very attentive and if I don't understand the point right away, she will take time to explain it for me plain and simple. I had big doubts on wether I should take voice lessons in opera and classical genres being 22 years old, but Molly made me feel more and more confident each lesson. I am now sure that the decision to have classes with Molly was perfectly right for me! Thank you for introducing me to the marvelous world of classical singing and inspiration through every step!

Molly is the best voice teacher I have ever had! She's very positive and supportive. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable in both singing and acting, but she always makes sure the class is fun. If you want singing to feel natural and easy, while also sounding amazing, she is the perfect teacher. Every time I come out of her class I feel like I've learned something new and useful. I am forever grateful that my mom found her for me! She is truly amazing!

My 10 year old son has been taking signing (and recently some drama) classes with Molly for some time now, and we can honestly say that she is truly an outstanding voice and drama coach. My son is learning so much from her and always looks forward to his lessons with Molly. Molly is the best and we totally recommend her!

Molly is excellent as a voice/drama coach. Molly helped my 12 year old get her first real part for a play at a local theater. Not only has my daughters singing improved, she has also gained confidence. Molly is so encouraging and super positive. She helped prepare my daughter for her audition with lots of great advice on how to prepare her voice and perform. She coached her on body language and how to stand out at an audition. My daughter adores Molly and always looks forward to her next lesson with her.

Molly is not only a knowledgeable and highly professional singing coach, she makes learning fun! Singing is a joy with Molly guiding you through the techniques and "tricks" of the trade. She recently did a group lesson via Skype with my friends and I and it was a blast. My New Years resolution: more lessons with Molly!

I have Molly R. to thank for getting me out of my fear of singing. At first, I was so nervous that I couldn't even sing along to the radio with my friends! I met her through a class with Boldly Me, and then ended up taking lessons with her to prepare for my first big audition with StarStruck (I know right? I love performing but I get shy about singing). Though I didn't get in, she had given me that boost of confidence and the arsenal of skills/tricks that I needed to keep trying. I worked with her again to audition for Stage1's "Seussical"- and got in as the "lead Wickersham"!!
Molly has helped me with so much; she teaches you beyond what you could expect of yourself and guides you to your fullest potential.. all while keeping it fun and comfortable!! Molly doesn't just help you learn how to sing, she helps you learn to love to sing.

Molly is a great teacher. She is very flexible and easy to work with. I've learned a lot and, the lessons have been very enjoyable. I would recommend Molly to anyone considering taking singing lessons.

I brought my five-year-old son to Molly ten months ago to help prepare him for a choir class. My son wasn't overly enthused at first. With a lot of patience and understanding on Molly’s part, he’s come around to looking forward to their sessions together. He’s now six and can match pitch and learn multi-verse songs. He sings along to his favorite songs in the car although he complains, “Daddy, I don’t want to sing, I just can’t help myself.” That spontaneous urge to break out in song was just what I had hoped for my son. Thank you, Molly!

I decided to take my 10 year old daughter to lessons at Molly's after she expressed an interest in singing. Molly is great with kids and my daughter really looks forward to seeing her every week. The singing lessons have given her a boost in confidence, so now she is auditioning for community theater and school musicals. Molly has been encouraging and helpful, and I would recommend her to anyone!
From the comfort of my own home!
I was amazed at the quality of my long distance lessons on Skype.. I have only had two lessons so far, but feel like I have made a lot of progress. I get to choose the genre of music I want to pursue and don't have to leave my home to do so. I have so much to learn about technique, but I am confident that Molly will continue to guide me. She makes lessons fun and interesting.
Molly is the best.
I came to Molly because I had never really sung before, and had wanted to pick it up after playing different instruments. I was pretty self conscious about the whole idea of singing, and didnt really have that much faith in it. I really didnt know what to expect from singing lessons at all, but Molly really broke things down for me and made the experience positive. She wasn't judgmental or pushy in any way at all. She listened to my ideas of what I wanted to sing, and some of the artists I got inspiration from. Not only that, but she's really awesome because she likes so many different genres of music! I would think that most vocal teachers prefer more classical types of music, but Molly could totally relate to rock n roll, alternative, etc. After my first lesson with Molly I felt 100% more confident about training my voice, and everything I was looking for in voice lessons I found. Thats why I keep taking lessons from her. She set me up with many different exercises to practice by myself, and she does a really good job of breaking things down so that a person with no singing experience can understand everything. Overall, I would recommend anyone, regardless of age or music preference to go to Molly for vocal lessons.
Also, she does skype lessons which is a HUGE help for me considering I live a little far from her. (I didnt know what to expect with that either, but you'll be surprised how well it works).
-Will
What a Teacher!
I've been taking singing lessons with Molly since Janurary and already I can tell a difference in my vocal ability. She makes learning how to sing properly so easy to understand and so much fun while doing it. I'm a little shy to sing in front of people and I need a confidence boost but Molly is so easy to feel comfortable with and I find myself becoming more outgoing and willing to try new things with my voice. Although I've been singing since I was young, with Molly's help I am just now learning how much easier those high notes can be. Plus her prices are super reasonable, she's the best and I'm so glad I have her encouraging me every step of my singing journey.
Wonderful and full of energy
Molly is dedicated to helping new and current students grow to the best of their abilities. She has helped me grow in all aspects of my voice, including breathing and diction. My voice is much stronger and fuller thanks to her teaching. I also love having voice lessons over FaceTime from the comfort of my own home. I would highly recommend her!
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Music, Drama , and Piano Instructor
Jan 2012 - PresentPrivate Studio
I teach vocal technique to ALL ages! All lessons are customizable. We focus on balance, breath, and performance techniques. I also teach basic acting and improv to all ages. Lessons are available in person as well as online to singers and actors all over the world. I am also a piano instructor for beginners only for ALL ages!
Drama and Voice Instuctor
Mar 2017 - Oct 2017Montessori of North Hoffman Estates
I lead high school students in drama games and scene and monologue study. I also help prepare them for a staged performance at the end of the school year! I also teach basic vocal technique as well as performance technique in preparation for talent shows.
Music Teacher
Aug 2014 - Nov 2016Sterling Education
I taught voice, music theory, composition, ear training, and music history and appreciation to middle and elementary school students.
Voice and Drama Instructor
Sep 2013 - Nov 2016Boldly Me
I taught drama and voice to all ages and abilities in a fun workshop/class format to people from all walks of life!
Vocal Instructor
Jun 2014 - Oct 2014Music Land School of Music
Vocal Instructor
Feb 2009 - Mar 2013School of Rock Chicago
Vocal Instructor
Jun 2007 - Jul 2008Dancenter North
Vocal Instructor
May 2002 - Sep 2005Schaumburg Academy of Music
Education
Bachelor of Music- Vocal Performance
Jan 1999 - May 2002Millikin University
Bachelor of Music-Vocal Performance
Aug 1998 - Dec 1998Boston Conservatory
Languages
Italian
Limited Proficiency
Certifications
New Science of Singing
May 2018John Henny
Working with Monologues for Rehearsal and Development Certificate
Aug 2017Drama Teacher Academy
Teaching Improv Certificate
Aug 2017Drama Teacher Academy
Directing Youth Theater Certificate
Aug 2017Drama Teacher Academy
CoreSinging Teacher
Jun 2014CoreSinging, Dr. Meribeth Dayme
Core Singing Experience
Dec 2013CoreSinging
Awards
Teacher of the Month
Jun 2015Sterling West Education
Concerto Competition Finalist
Feb 2002MIllikin University
Affiliations
New York Singing Teachers Association
Mar 2015Music Teachers' Association of California
Mar 2015National Association of Teachers of Singing
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