Teachers and Coaches
Boston - City
Hannah Carlson
|websiteVoice teacher
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.
Scott Koljonen
|websiteAccompanist, Vocal coach
Scott Koljonen is a Boston-based pianist, coach, accompanist, and music director. Originally from Montana, Scott came to the East Coast to pursue a post graduate degree at the Longy School of Music. Since finishing, he has immersed… Learn more.
Yukiko Oba
|websiteAccompanist
Yukiko Oba has performed extensively as an accompanist for recitals, choruses, master classes, and composers’ projects. Ms. Oba is a graduate of Kunitachi College of Music in Tokyo. She began playing piano at the age of six in her native… Learn more.
Kristin Lawler
|websiteVoice teacher
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.
Maria Jane Loizou
|websiteVoice teacher
Maria Jane is an experienced voice teacher and coach in the Boston area. The focus of her teaching is on developing good breath management and voice functionality to improve range, volume and tone quality. All ages welcome!
Jade Espina
|websiteVoice teacher
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.
Vanessa Naghdi
|websiteAudition coach, Voice teacher
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.
Lisa DeSiro
|websiteAccompanist, Diction coach, Vocal coach
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.
Leona Cheung
|websiteAccompanist, Diction coach, Vocal coach
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.
Leona Cheung
|websiteAccompanist, Diction coach, Vocal coach
"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.
Joshua Dixon Belt
Voice teacher
Joshua Dixon Belt, 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.
Eileen Huang
|websiteAccompanist, Vocal coach
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.
Craig Juricka
|websiteAudition coach, Vocal coach, Voice teacher
If you’re looking to refine your vocal technique, brush up on some healthy speech habits, or just make some music - consider a lesson!
I would like to help you achieve a consistent, free vocal production of sound.
… Learn more.
I would like to help you achieve a consistent, free vocal production of sound.
… Learn more.
Sara Bob
|websiteAccompanist
Pianist Sarah Bob, hailed as “sumptuous and eloquent” by the Boston Globe, is an active soloist and chamber musician noted for her charismatic performances, colorful playing and diverse programming. Considered a “trailblazer when it comes… Learn more.
Matthew DiBattista
|websiteActing coach, Audition coach, Diction coach, Vocal coach, Voice teacher
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.
David Coleman
|websiteActing coach, Vocal coach
David Freeman Coleman is a Boston-based composer, educator, music director, and speaker specializing in multiple genres of music - Classical, Gospel, Choral, Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Musical Theater - as well as leadership efforts in DEI… Learn more.
Boston - North
Ann-Marie Iacoviello
|websiteActing coach, Voice teacher
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.
Kendra Comstock
|websiteVoice teacher
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.
Brendan P. Buckley
|websiteDiction coach, Voice teacher
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.
Jean Danton
|websiteActing coach, Audition coach, Vocal coach, Voice teacher
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.
Brendon Shapiro
|websiteAccompanist, Vocal coach
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.
Ellen Allen
|websiteAudition coach, Voice teacher
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.
Brendon Shapiro
|websiteAccompanist, Vocal coach
"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… Learn more.
Boston - South
Katherine Beckvold
|websiteAudition coach, Vocal coach, Voice teacher
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.
Boston - West
Edward Elwyn Jones
|websiteAccompanist, Diction coach, Vocal coach
Conductor, vocal coach, and keyboardist Edward Elwyn Jones is the Gund University Organist and Choirmaster at Harvard University, a post he has held since 2003. Mr. Jones directs the music program in the Memorial Church in the midst of… Learn more.
Teri Kowiak
|websiteVocal coach, Voice teacher
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.
MA - Central
Jane Shivick
|websiteVocal coach, Voice teacher
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.
The New York Times has praised the dramatic soprano for her “… Learn more.
New Hampshire
Erin M. Smith
|websiteActing coach, Audition coach, Diction coach, Voice teacher
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.