Voice Teacher Directory
ADELI, SOLMAAZ - Santa Cruz / Los Gatos | Online
Mezzo-soprano & Founder of Voice Academy SOL which hosts Sing with SOL / Vienna Intensive / Solmaaz Adeli & Friends - emphasis on performance opportunities for students in the greater Bay Area and in Austria.
voiceacademysol@gmail.com
www.solmaazadeli.com
ALTMAN, CAROLINE - PIEDMONT
With over 25 years of teaching experience, I work with singers and actors in opera, musical theater, jazz, theory, and composition. Focusing on technique, expressing the natural voice, and character interpretation for performance and audition prep, I welcome students at all levels, age 5 through adult to my Piedmont studio. I also coach in acting and monologue prep.
ANDERSON, KAREN
BELTRAN, MEGAN - PALO ALTO/STANFORD & ONLINE
Voice instruction for singers age 13 and up. Younger singers by audition. Classical, musical theatre, commercial. Learn to sing sustainably and expressively, understand how your instrument works, make the most of your practice time, and become a more confident artist in a warm, student-centered environment.
BENVENUTO, MARTIN - OAKLAND, CA
As a life-long voice teacher and choral conductor, I have always strived to instill an insatiable curiosity about the arts and their connection to life and the world around us. I continue to be avidly curious about my own journey as an artist, as a technician, and as an educator.
415-290-2878
BURGE, KELLY - Pleasanton and Online
Vocal Science, Former adjunct professor of voice at Saint Mary's College, Anatomy-based movements for vocal versatility: Musical Theater, Opera, The Singer's Style Lab online Curriculum for Pop Music, American Idol Contestants, Voiceover, Pre-College Auditions
925-998-0802
CAIN, CHERYL - SAN FRANCISCO
Merced Manor Music Studio - San Francisco
Study with Cheryl Cain, soprano, an actively performing opera singer with the San Francisco Opera, San Francisco Symphony Chorus, and teacher for 15+ years. Singing lessons for aspiring professionals or amateurs, all ages, all styles from opera to musical theater to contemporary.
For aspiring professionals or amateurs, children ages 10 and up and adults, who want to learn to sing and/or improve their singing. Technique, breathing, support, resonance, diction (including English, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Latin, and others), International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), sight-reading, acting, music history, and musicianship are all part of the curriculum. Repertoire includes opera, art song, musical theater, and other music.
415-952-SING
CAZDEN, JOANNA, MFA, MS-CCC; Santa Cruz
Voice Rehabilitation Specialist—I work in-person (COVID precautions) and online, helping injured singers in all genres, those at-risk due to other health issues, and de-conditioned singers seeking to refresh basic technique. In-person services include laryngeal massage and subtle energy-balancing. Certified by Performing Arts Medicine Association.
818-606-2834
CHEN, JOHN - San Mateo & Peninsula
John Chen is an active vocalist, pianist and conductor who maintains a rigorous schedule as a vocal coach, orchestral/choral conductor, recital pianist and high school music teacher. His main lineage of teachers include: Victoria Neve (SFSU), Corey Head (SFSU), Katherine Heater (UC Berkeley). Mr. Chen received his degree in Music Education and Performance in Voice and Piano from San Francisco State University, Kodály Certification from Holy Names University and Masters in Education from Notre Dame de Namur, Master in Choral Conducting from Messiah University. He has taught Music/Voice at St Matthews School & Crystal Springs Uplands and directed over 50 musicals and operettas. Currently, Mr. Chen is the Choral and Orchestra director at Aragon High School. Specializes in: College Audition Preparation, Developing male voices.
CHOWNING, MAUREEN - PALO ALTO
Coloratura soprano Maureen Chowning She has appeared on the Public Broadcasting System’s NOVA series and Smithsonian World with Max Mathews, demonstrating his Radio Baton and conductor program. She has premiered at concerts in the UK, Canada, Poland, and Japan, at the International Electronic Music Festival at Bourges, France In addition to Poland, Hong Kong, Vancouver, Mexico, Baltic States, Rome and Venice She gave the world premiere of “Voices,” composed for her by John Chowning, for computer generated sound and solo soprano at the Maison de Radio in Paris and in March 2006 the US premiere as part of a Berkeley Symphony Concert series. Also, Ms Chowning performed “Oscura” by Jean-Claude Risset at Buenos Aires, Quito and CCRMA, Stanford University. She is noted for her special ability to sing comfortably in alternative tunings, Her repertoire ranges from Handel oratorios, operatic roles such as the "Queen of the Night" from Mozart's The Magic Flute, to contemporary music including works of Schoenberg, Qui Dong, and Atau Tanaka. Ms. Chowning has maintained a busy private studio for voice pedagogy for 35 years and is very active giving master-classes around the world.
DELFS, ANNELLE - Home Studio in Los Altos Hills
I teach classical and musical theatre; educated in Canada; grad. Western Conservatory of Music, studied at Columbia Univ., won the Met auditions, past performer; have been teaching for many years.
annelledelfs@gmail.com
650-948-7535
ELIOPOULOS SUGARMAN, ARDEN, M.A. NOVATO
415-713-8167
FORTIER, TODD - ONLINE / OAKLAND / PIEDMONT / LAFAYETTE / WALNUT CREEK
New to the Bay Area and currently accepting students of all abilities - middle school to adult. Also enjoy working with voices that are needing rehabilitation due to vocal trauma ie. vocal nodules, polyps, etc. Use both Alexander Technique and Body Mapping in my approach to teaching. Classical/Musical Theater/CCM.
I believe in making use of the latest scientific research on the voice as well as the traditional time-tested methods as a basis for my teaching. I emphasize a solid common sense technique to establish healthy vocal habits that will allow the singer to enjoy the art of singing over a lifetime. Building of this foundation, the student can then develop their unique path of expression.
414-477-9512
GUNDUNAS, SUSAN - SAN FRANCISCO
Susan Gundunas, critically acclaimed singer and actor, is accepting new students to her San Francisco Vocal Studio. Specializing in teaching adults a method which builds stamina and brings out the true beauty and power of the voice, Susan also coaches singers in presentation and acting.
(415) 568-6555
HANGLEY, MARY EVELYN - EL CERRITO / ONLINE
With over 10 years of teaching experience, I teach voice to students from late elementary school through retirement! My studio encompasses a wide range of repertoire and abilities from professional opera singers to tweens who love Taylor Swift to retirees feeling brave enough to pursue a new hobby. As a professional opera singer, I've performed as leading roles with San Francisco Opera, the San Francisco Symphony, Opera San Jose, Opera Modesto, Minnesota Opera and others. @mehSoprano
(516) 567-1456
HEAD, COREY - SAN FRANCISCO
Corey teaches a straight-forward, healthy vocal technique in the pedagogical lineage of Berton Coffin, Barbara Doscher, and Lynn Wickham, applicable to many vocal styles—including classical, music theatre, and current popular styles. Lessons include work on technique and musical ideas including sight-singing, theory, history and foreign language diction. Students of all levels are welcome, ages 14 and up.
HENNESSEY, CARRIE - SACRAMENTO
Explore the power of your true voice whether you want to become a professional singer or want to improve while singing in your local choir. All the vocal technique skills explored are transferable to the rest of life: body alignment for optimum breath control, endurance, and how to align mind and body when under pressure are crucial to good health, to build confidence, and to sing as efficiently as possible with your true voice! My style of teaching is fun, enthusiastic and to the point, and my approach to singing is holistic.
HILLHOUSE, WENDY - REDWOOD CITY
wendyhillhouse@gmail.com; full time voice teacher at Stanford University; very small private studio with occasional openings.
HSIN, FURONG - SAN MATEO
My name is Furong Hsin and I’m a mezzo-soprano. Recently teaching voice at Scherzo Music School in San Mateo CA. I moved from Boston two years ago, would like to except new students and meet colleagues and professional musicians.
781-353-4249
KAYE, SHARON Ph.D
408-515-8471
With over 30 years teaching voice, formers students are found in opera, musical theater, and movies. Specialize in classical and musical theater including audition preparation.
KELLER, CHERYL - BERKELY
I enjoy teaching students of all levels, from high school age to older adults. I generally teach classical and musical theater repertoire, with an emphasis on good basic vocal technique.
KELLOWAY, DR. LARISSA - ONLINE & BERKELEY, CA
Hello. I’m Larissa, a theatre performer, and voice, acting and bodywork teacher. My PhD research investigated using Pilates to support the performing artist’s vocal instrument. My students benefit from these research findings receiving evidence-based training in safe and efficient vocal production for the performing artist. Specialty - Musical Theatre, Cabaret
LA GATTA, BRITT
brittlagatta@yahoo.com
LEE, JOSEPHINE (YoonGeong)
Professional career in both singing and teaching in Classcial singing, but also can teach Musical Theater and specialized with K-pop Korean Artsongs. Lover of Bach and Baroque music and oratorios as well as operas. Graduated from Seoul Arts High School and Seoul National Univerity in Korea, both summa cum laude, and finished MM and DMA in Voice at College-Conservatory of Music University of Cincinnati.
LIN, FEI Ms. - SAN JOSE
I am a dedicated voice teacher with expertise in opera and music theater, offering comprehensive instruction for all levels. Specializing in these captivating performance genres, I provide tailored voice lessons that help students unlock their full vocal potential and excel in the world of opera and music theater.
LIU, XIAOFEI - Livermore
I am a former assistant professor in vocal education. I have 30 years experience in vocal teaching.
LUDOWISE, KATHLEEN - SAN JOSE
408-257-0443
https://sites.google.com/site/ludowisevocalstudio/
Classical and Musical Theater; Students ages 14 and older.
MATTEUCCI, JENNY - Walnut Creek
Classical and Musical Theater, cabaret styles. Adults only and Specializing in the over 50 voice.
510-910-0588
McGUINESS, NANETTE - BERKELEY
nmc22@cornell.edu
www.nanette.biz
MICHELBERG, RACHEL - LOS ALTOS HILLS
I have a beautiful studio in Los Altos Hills, emphasis on musical theater and classical. Audition prep a specialty.
MITCHELL, JENNIFER - SAN FRANCISCO
Soprano and voice teacher specializing in classical and musical theatre styles as well as audition coaching; adjunct faculty member at SJSU; former teacher of Lyric Diction; holds an M.A. in Vocal Performance from SJSU and a dual B.A. in Music and Italian from Wellesley College.
www.jenniferalexismitchell.com
jennifer.alexis.mitchell@gmail.com
MOUDRY, OLGA - SAN MATEO
Classical singing is my speciality, but I also teach other styles and help with overall voice development. Prepare students for CM and competitions.
408-772-9734
OLBASH, SVEN - SAN FRANCISCO
415 577 1827
classical opera and musical theater, currently accepting students
OROZCO, LUIS - San Jose
Baritone, professional Opera Singer and on faculty at SJSU. Performed in opera houses like; The Metropolitan Opera, Washington National Opera, Opera de Lyon, Korea National Opera, Opera Theater und Sankt Gallen, Detroit Opera, San Diego Opera and more. CCM grad with a M.M and a DMA from UW Madison. Comfortable teaching classical and Musical Theater.
915-422-8735
ROEMER, KATYA - WEST SAN JOSE
Soprano – Voice Studio. Where motivated singers with a commitment to their craft refine and hone their vocal technique and interpretive performance skills. Lessons for intermediate to advanced/professional singers. For more info. please visit www.katyaroemer.com
I look forward to hearing from you.
SCHARLACH, JACQUE WILSON - CASTRO VALLEY
classical and musical theater, waitlist.
SINCLAIR, EMILY - SANTA CRUZ
Emily Sinclair offers voice lessons for students 14 and older in Santa Cruz, focusing on classical and musical theater styles. She helps singers of all levels—amateur, aspiring professional, and everyone in between—develop healthy technique, expressive communication, and confident performance skills. Her teaching emphasizes inclusivity, exploration of underrepresented composers, and a deep connection between music, text, and dramatic expression. Limited openings are available; please email for availability and rates.
SLOAN, SARAH - LIVERMORE
Ages 10 and up. Beginners welcome.
SOMERS, CHAD - MARTINEZ / PLEASANT HILL / STOCKTON
Thrilled to meet new students as they seek to begin singing, audition for college, hone their artistry, or refresh understanding. Classical and Musical Theater. Limited vacancies but reach out anyway!
chadwicksomers@gmail.com
TUPPER, KATIE - PENINSULA / ONLINE
Currently Online, SF Peninsula and Orange County
ULLOA, JUANITA DR. - ONLINE / STOCKTON
Professor of Voice/ Operachi Singer/ Spanish Court Certified Linguist/Adjunct Voice Faculty Laney Community College, Oakland, CA /Private In Person & Online Studio
I welcome singers of all styles, ages and levels! My specialty areas are both classical and Hispanic vocal styles, including but not limited to mariachi. I love helping singers find and build their voices whether serious beginners or competition level professionals. Home studio is Stockton, with extensive online training at national and international levels.
(510) 499-2222
www.voicetrainerdr.com www.juanitamusic.com
VOILLEQUÉ, MICHÈLE - BERKELEY
510 552 8160
WAXER, ERICA - Palo Alto & Online
Ages: kids, teens and adults. Styles: musical theater, classical, rock and pop.
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