Gabrielle is THE best! Gabrielle cares so deeply about her students both on the stage and off. She…read moreis a fabulous coach and mentor. Will recommend her over and over again!

Gabrielle helped prepare me so well for college voice lessons! I learned so much from her while…read moretaking lessons. I truly believe I would not have done so well (or gotten the scholarship I received) without her! Also she's super sweet and encouraging!

I grew up in St. Louis and started studying voice with Sheila when I was 13 years old. She shaped…read moremy vocal instrument in a way that I am forever grateful to her for. I had a passion for singing and wanted to learn, so quickly became a good student and a musical theatre geek, but it wasn't until later in my high years when I was applying to top music theatre programs that I realized that she'd made me good...really good. I wasn't just a kid who loved to sing all the time, but a kid who was also keenly aware of technique and tone with the help of the incredible visuals she offers of where to aim and place the sound. She streered me away from habits you can get adopt as a young singer of mimicking other singers. She encouraged me to keep developing my own sense of expression, creativity and musicality...as well as boosted my confidence while always remaining lovingly honest. If it wasn't my best, then I knew it. With her guidance, I was accepted to my top choice for University music programs- The University of Michigan, BFA Music Theatre Program which was an incredible program with great faculty in all areas. Every holiday break and summer I'd come back home and study with Sheila and every time, with her was when I'd make the biggest strides in my vocal development and find the most healthy, artful, authentic version of my instrument. I moved into my professional career as a performer (always with Sheila's technique and tips in my back pocket), and have been fortunate enough to land leading roles in Broadway shows, national tours, and even on the high seas as a headliner. I've recently relocated to Victoria, BC where I'm working more on singer song-writer style music and concert singing and I truly feel that her training has helped me be fluid and versatile in my styles. The exercises and placement that Sheila instilled in me over the years are still my go-to's and I've been lucky enough to at least catch her for facetime remote lessons over the years when working on hard roles and songs or when I need a vocal "re-set" as well as on visits in person when I'm back in St. Louis. She is a magical unicorn/ genius of a teacher and a gem of a human. A true vocal intuitive. I feel lucky to have found her when I did. She has shaped my life and my career for the better.

From the owner: I teach Singing and Public Speaking Refinement with Outstanding Student Results. 15% of my students…read morehave been in 16 Broadway Shows, to date (2018). 55% percent of my Voice Students have gone on to become professional performers and teachers. (I have posted just a few photos on this page...there are more on my website). I teach Skype and FaceTime singing lessons to students located in various parts of the United States. My Public Speaking students come from some of the major law firms and businesses in the by-state area. I also work with International Public Speaking students who study with me via Skype and FaceTime. Teachers, students, physicians, dentists, foreign languages speakers, actors, voice-over artists and varied other professionals are also included in my Public Speaking clientele...all with Outstanding results. Please visit my website for extensive testimonials and audio and video examples of my students performing. Thank you very much for finding me and checking out my wor

It is the best place to learn piano, guitar, violin and vocal. The principal teacher Miss Yulia is…read morevery methodical in making sure kids learn the piano naturally with knowledge of rhythms and melody. She teaches by increasing the expectations and in a systematic way with clear goals assigned to kids. An expert teacher with best combination of soft and hard expectations. My both kids are current student and love coming here! There are recitals and evaluations with various achievements opportunities.

We love this school and Ms Yulia. My daughter has been learning piano from her for about 6 years…read morenow and Ms. Yulia has emphasized the basics and built up on it. Highly recommend for good quality all around music education!

My song for Mr. Rocchio is from Godspell: TURN BACK OH MAN!…read more Let me digress. Definition of the unconscionable contract: A transaction in which only ONE side benefits isn't a legal contract in the eyes of the law, even if everything is written out on paper and both parties have signed the document. After meeting Michael on the phone he sent me such a contract. The one that benefitted ONLY himself. Because he has oodles of rules, a one sided contract and a fee of $1300.00, I called several hours before our first session and asked him if we could have one evaluation session. This would give me an education on what I was about to purchase and embark on. I offered to pay him over his pay rate to grant me this initial time with him. I believe that it is imperative to clique with your therapist, doctor, dentist and VOICE TEACHER. So here's where it gets good...... (phone call 2 hours prior to meeting) Me: Hi Michael. How are you? M: Busy! Me: Oh sorry. Do you have a minute? M: I guess so. Me: I had a few questions before coming in. First off, I wanted to begin right away with you so I chose tomorrow's time. However, I do have a conflict with the following week. Could we possibly meet on another day for this one session? (over a weeks notice). M: If you read the contract it says that I DO NOT DO MAKE UPS. You can switch with someone but NO MAKE UPS. Me: Ok. (This is stated in his contract however, since we were starting in 24 hours and he offered me several time slots, I thought I would ask for an exception). NO soup for me! Asking made him bristle. Well, the other thing I was wanting to know is if we could make today's first lesson be an evaluation to see how we clique and to give me a better idea of your class. I will pay you more to do so. M: I don't understand! What do you need to evaluate? We had a nice conversation on the phone and everything else is on line! It sounds like you want to evaluate ME! Me: (Um how dare I? But, ya). Well, I think that meeting in person allows us both the opportunity to know one another. I am a teacher and I clearly understand the importance of commitment on your end. I just want to see what I am buying on my end. M: I'll tell you what then.... Why don't you pay me $100 dollars and come "MEET" me. (Then a loooooong silence). Me: Ok. M: If I sound annoyed, it's because I AM! I am insulted! Me: I see that you are upset here. I don't want to upset you. I don't think we are a match. (Let me just say here that I have asked people with higher degrees and less ego for an initial consult. Like ANYONE in the medical field. They are happy to oblige. But....... this was MAESTRO! You don't question MAESTRO!) M: Ya. Neither do I. And... there ya have it folks! Never even sung a note. I'm an educator and I have never found arrogance to be beneficial to my students on any level. However, If you want to hone skill sets on how to navigate an arrogant, self over rated, braggadocious personality type, give his contract a sign. Be on the look out for my first hit song, "I dodged a bullet."

Michael's prices are higher than anyone else around. He's semi-retired now, doesn't need the money…read morefrom teaching, so he's only willing to bother doing it if you pay his outrageous prices.

The School of the Arts is the best option for voice and musical instrument lessons in West County…read more My daughter started voice lessons there three years ago and she received fantastic instruction in a God-centered environment. After a year of voice lessons, we were so impressed, we added guitar lessons with Mat Dale. He's a talented musician himself with significant credits (just last year he played in the Prophecy Show, a traveling show that is a tribute to the Trans Siberian Orchestra.) Under Mat's tutelage, our daughter has performed two solos while singing and playing the guitar in her school talent show and she's performed at a local open mic night. She continues lessons there and now she's planning to play and sing in the worship youth band at our church. The School of the Arts gives young musicians the confidence and the skills they need to stick with the music. And their "recitals?" Let's just say they are unlike any other "recital" -- you won't fall asleep, you'll enjoy all the music and the refreshments are good! Plus, the students perform with their instructors often accompanying them in a gorgeous venue, which gives them even more motivation to continue to study because they were able to showcase their work in such a way that it makes it look and sound outstanding. And you get all of this at very affordable prices.