Teachers and Coaches

Joshua Dixon, baritone, is a graduate of Boston University, where he received his Master of Music in Voice Performance. For the 2019-2020 season, Joshua performed operatic selections for VOX New England's Opera Gala, debuted with… Learn more.

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With over 25 years of International performing experience and a successful track record as a Voice Teacher at Boston University, the Boston University Tanglewood Institute, DeSales University, Lehigh University and in Private Teaching, I… Learn more.

Hannah Carlson is a Boston-based soprano and voice teacher. She is a recent graduate of the Boston Conservatory and has spent the past two summers as a voice teacher at the Boston Conservatory's Vocal and Choral Intensive for high… Learn more.

With an eclectic range of experience Kristin finds herself hired for a variety of engagements throughout the year. As a singer and teacher her talents and training varies from classical styles such as opera, oratorio, and art song, to more… Learn more.

An Arkansas native, mezzo-soprano Jade Espina is a voice teacher and classical singer in the Boston area. She recently completed he graduate studies at Boston University, where she pursued a Master of Music in Voice Performance as a… Learn more.

Lisa is a collaborative pianist, published poet, and polyglot with 30+ years of experience. She has superlative sight-reading skills and familiarity with a broad range of styles. Her specialties include: art song, opera, and musical… Learn more.

Vanessa Naghdi is a teacher and performer originally from the Washington, D.C. area. Since the age of 2, she has been singing and performing for all audiences. Vanessa sang in her first musical at age 9, started singing in choirs and… Learn more.

Eileen Huang teaches on the music faculty at MIT and serves as rehearsal pianist for Emmanuel Music and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Also an accomplished soprano, Ms. Huang has appeared as soloist with the Tanglewood Festival Chorus,… Learn more.

Leona Cheung is a Boston-based Collaborative Pianist. She specializes in art songs, oratorio, opera, chamber music, and works closely with choirs, opera productions, orchestras, conductors and composers. As an active performer, Leona… Learn more.

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Anastasia Black, soprano, is dedicated to the performance and preservation of vocal music from the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras, especially music by female composers. Anastasia holds a Master’s Degree in Early Music… Learn more.

Ann-Marie is a classical singer and voice teacher in the Boston area who has experience teaching voice to students of all ages and experience levels. She also has experience teaching beginner piano and "piano for singers." She… Learn more.

Professional singer and voice teacher, with over 10 years of teaching experience. Comfortable with Classical, Music Theater, and CCM styles. Lessons are tailored to the needs of each student, building upon their inherent strengths to… Learn more.

Kendra Comstock is a soprano and teacher located in Somerville, MA. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Voice from Oklahoma City University, and is currently finishing a Master of Music degree in Historical Performance at the Longy… Learn more.

Professional Soprano & Equity Actor, Jean Danton welcomes all levels of training and focuses on developing a healthy vocal technique for classical, musical theatre, and pop/jazz styles. Basic acting skills are taught so that each… Learn more.

Soprano Ellen Allen is a singer, voice teacher, and coach based north of Boston. She specializes in working with dedicated high school, pre-professional, and adult avocational singers, teaching both classical and musical theater styles.… Learn more.

I've been unusually fortunate to have had wonderful teachers throughout my training. Teachers who are leading pedagogues in their fields. They taught me the ins-and-outs of being musical, being expressive, being sincere, being honest… Learn more.

Pianist, vocal coach, and conductor, Brendon Shapiro, is quickly garnering a reputation from coast to coast as a champion of new music and opera of the 20th and 21st centuries. He is a recent alumnus of LA Opera's Young Artist Program… Learn more.

Teaching Artist Statement
As a teacher, I strive to guide each student to find their own true voice because I believe that every person, regardless of background or experience, has the ability and potential to sing beautifully. I… Learn more.

Katherine Beckvold, soprano, graduated from Boston University (MM) and Boston Conservatory (BM), where she received her degrees in Vocal Performance. In addition to teaching music, she is a Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique and… Learn more.

Inside every singer is their true voice—the best, most complete sound they can produce. My role is to guide you in finding that sound. Through curious exploration, increasing physical awareness, and clarifying intentions, you will discover… Learn more.

Soprano Jane Shivick is among this region's most accomplished and versatile musicians and has garnered high praise for her extraordinary vocal abilities.

The New York Times has praised the dramatic soprano for her “… Learn more.

My mission as a voice educator is to serve as a positive, supportive guide for singers on their journey to discovering and embracing their own unique instrument. I work with children, teens, and avocational adults of all skill levels and… Learn more.

Erin M. Smith brings ten years of experience to the teaching studio. Working with students of all ages and levels of experience, Erin will help you achieve your goals and gain confidence in your singing--all while having fun! Specializing… Learn more.