Teachers and Coaches

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 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.

Jennifer Burks has over 6 years of private teaching experience. She holds a BM in Vocal Performance, and MM in Vocal Pedagogy, and is about to receive a certification in Vocal Health First Aid. Jennifer works with students online from ages… Learn more.

Joshua Dixon Belt, baritone, is a recent graduate of Longy School of Music at Bard College (Graduate Performance Diploma in Vocal Studies) where he was an Access for Equity Scholar and a member of the MassOpera Artist Training program. He… Learn more.

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I am a CT-based vocal coach and conductor and I am very excited to expand, professionally, into the Boston area. Since this is a new market for me, I wanted to give a brief introduction to my approach:… Learn more.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Soprano Patrice Tiedemann’s performance highlights include Holiday concerts with the Boston Pops, Boston Lyric Opera (The Little Prince), Pioneer Valley Symphony (Cavalleria Rusticana), Piccolo Spoleto Festival (L’enfant Prodigue), Opera… 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.

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.

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.