This is a BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodivergent affirming space.
Queer. AuDHD. Latine. Kick-Ass Voice Coach.
You're in the
if you are:
- looking for singing lessons made for adults -
- wanting confidence in your gender affirming speaking voice -
- ready to master healthy vocal technique -
- excited for a neurodivergent- and trans- affirming experience -
I believe in building your vocal confidence and self-compassion to help you love your singing and speaking voice every step of the way.
I do this by customizing lessons to YOUR skill level and comfort, creating a safe environment to learn in a queer-centered, trauma-informed, neurodivergent-friendly environment.
Unlike other voice coaches, I teach both singing technique AND gender affirming speech to help you find the voice most true to YOU.
"I have had the pleasure of working with Chris, an exceptional voice instructor, who exceeded my expectations in every way.
Chris is incredibly patient and understanding, always adapting to my unique needs as a student. Their ability to individualize learning makes the experience truly personalized, and I feel like they truly care about my progress.
Most importantly, they create a safe, non-judgmental environment where I felt comfortable to take risks and grow. I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a supportive, effective approach to voice lessons.
Thank you Chris!"
"I’ve been taking voice lessons with Chris for the past year. If you’re looking for an instructor for any style of singing, they are your person!
Not only do they have a fun personality, they also are great at positive reinforcement and have so many tips and tricks to try to get you where you want to be.
Whether you’re trying to gain stage confidence, master a karaoke track, or prepare for a recording, Chris is the best!!"
"Chris is absolutely the best. They’re very patient and kind, and they have helped me gain some confidence in my abilities.
Their voice is also angelic and amazing and I could listen to them sing all day every day. I’ve learned more about technique and how to use my voice than anyone has before in just a few weeks.
Take lessons with Chris, you won’t be disappointed!"
"Having taken voice lessons from Chris for 3 years now, I can say without question they are coaching my voice to do things I thought I would never be able to achieve.
And even beyond coaching my voice, they have coached my confidence and with that my performance to levels I never thought possible.
Coming back to voice lessons in my 40s, I had only the goal of being able to survive a night of karaoke without an audience dreading my performances. To say that I have far exceeded that would be an understatement.
I cannot thank Chris enough for the confidence they have given this singer who enjoyed music but was told in my childhood I couldn't sing.
I can only look forward with awe as to the future developments we will find in my voice during my lessons. Always leave my lessons looking forward to the next one."
TEACHING VOICE LESSONS
since 2019, in person and virtually
SPECIALIZED GENRES
Musical Theater | Singer-Songwriter | Rock | Alt-Rock | Indie | Folk
THINGS I'VE DONE
- sang with and wrote for an alt-rock band
- led a sold out workshop for trans voice beginners
- performed in many musical theater productions
- worked directly with queer nonprofits and trans voice orgs
- sang for private and professional gigs
EDUCATION
Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy
Teach Trans Voice Alteration Certification with Renée Yoxon
Gender-Affirming Speech and Singing Training at The Voice Lab
Neurodiversity Affirming VoicePed with Dr. Shannon Coates
Vocal Pedagogy Institute at Westminster Choir College
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre
...and always learning and growing!
My favorite musical is Hadestown.
The first CD I loved was From Under The Cork Tree by Fall Out Boy.
Two of my gender envy characters are Dimitri from Anastasia and Katara from Avatar the Last Airbender.
I'm a little obsessed with tabletop roll playing games and collecting dice.