Voice Teacher
As a voice teacher who excels in finding a balance between discipline and fun, I ardently believe that building a consistent technical foundation goes hand in hand with building confidence as an artist. Attention to breath management, easing tension, alignment, registration navigation, resonance, and articulation all lead to increased freedom and emotional interpretation in performance. A key aspect of my teaching philosophy is guiding students in reshaping their self-talk as singers, helping them separate moral value from their voices. Instead of labeling sound as 'good' or 'bad,' I prioritize building healthy and versatile voices & empower students to frame their vocal development from that angle. My teaching style is warm and candid, building trust with the student so feedback can be a positive conversation that fosters excitement to grow. I also frequently utilize gesture and science-based imagery, pulling from both historical and contemporary pedagogical practices. In my studio, students are encouraged to set their own technical and performance goals, and we collaboratively select repertoire to achieve them.
From my students...
"Micah cares so deeply about making sure that her students are on the same page as her, in their own individual ways, so that they can continue growth. In a space where the material is subjective and changes from individual to individual, it is essential to build connection with the students. Micah has never failed to check in on how I am doing, both in and out of the classroom, so I can continue growing. Her commitment to providing us with any resource we need to succeed is astounding."
- THEA 406 Applied Voice student (undergraduate)
"Micah is a great vocal teacher because she reinforces a positive environment with nice comments that boost my confidence while also giving me very useful feedback. When something needs a bit of fixing she first tells me all of the good things about a piece I just did, and after she gently tells me what we should spend more time on!"
- Private Voice Studio (age 14)
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“Micah is my voice teacher and she is FABULOUS. I have learned so many things about my voice that I wouldn’t have known if it weren’t for Micah. She is smart, kind, sweet and really funny.”​
- Private Voice Studio (age 13)
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"Micah is very patient and takes the time to make sure each student is feeling confident in what they are singing. She gives individual feedback and always gives tangible points to help us improve. She also always gives us positive feedback which is nice to hear as beginners."​
-AMC 110 Voice for Beginners (undergraduate)
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"The class environment is very inclusive and she makes all of us feel comfortable which is really important when starting off singing in front of other people." ​
-AMC 110 Voice for Beginners (undergraduate)​
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