Lessons

Voice lessons help singers strengthen their talent and sing with confidence.  Melinda offers beginning to advanced lessons for as low as $30 to children and adults.  Classical, musical theatre, pop and other genres are taught in her home studio, located in Naperville, Il. 

Melinda began teaching private lessons in 2010.  She currently is a professor of voice at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Il.  Her prior teaching experience includes teaching voice to non-voice majors at Northwestern University and teaching at the Language and Music School in Oak Park, IL.  Lessons focus on building a healthy vocal technique, sight-singing/music theory, and acting while singing. Contact Melinda for a lesson soon!

“My daughter has been taking private voice lessons from Melinda from the time she was seven years old. She’s sixteen now and has song solos in churches, the Barrington Children’s Choir, and in every school she’s attended…..my daughter can sing anything. Melinda’s teaching is a refined yet clean approach that brings the student along in a way that builds their confidence.  My daughter’s been accepted at Interlochen Performing Arts High School in Michigan, and wants to study Voice in college. Melinda has created in my daughter the love of classical singing.  This passion for the Arts came from Melinda, and I am grateful she has come into our lives.”

Karen Starks, Barrington Ill. 

“Melinda has the incredible ability to put one at ease and build confidence in a very vulnerable craft like classical singing. Her attention to detail was so valuable. She always takes the time to find out what is going on and how it impacts me and thoroughly assesses what is going on vocally.  She takes great care to identify the problem issues with my voice, and has a great, positive attitude. She has been a great mentor, and I have fallen in love with Operas and Classical music of all types.”  

Aliyah Starks, Barrington Ill.

"I enjoyed my time working with Melinda! She helped me strengthen my voice in ways I wasn't aware of prior. As a performing artist, being able to continue growing and improving my instrument is vital. I'm so grateful for her attentive care and direction!" - 

Jazelle