Welcome to my private studio page: I offer private voice lessons in my home, five miles north of Princeton, NJ, in a patient and supportive environment. My students range from classical choral singers, to jazz, musical theatre, folk, pop and kirtan singers. They have a wide range of musical backgrounds and musicianship skills. Most of my students are adults, and though I have less experience working with teenagers, I have helped many HS students prepare for college auditions. I meet each student wherever you are in terms of experience, interest and ability, and help you feel more comfortable and confident about singing whatever music you love. I start with basic posture, breathing and speaking exercises, to help you become familiar with the body’s natural ability to breath and make sound. I combine my interest in mindfulness meditation and yoga to help you develop more refined attention and body awareness so you can notice what you are doing and feel it from the inside out. I am also an enthusiastic athlete, having played tennis and studied ballet for many years. I like to approach voice lessons as athletic training, helping you develop muscular strength and coordination. The best part is, of course, the music, and I love helping you find a genuine expressiveness that is appropriate to whatever style of music we are working on.

Students come for weekly lessons, or periodically depending on availability. Please contact me if you are interested in having lessons. I look forward to seeing you. melliott261@gmail.com