Private Voice Lessons

What students can expect in lessons:

Voice students will receive individualized 30 min instruction designed to build a healthy vocal foundation. Lessons will include proper breathing and posture, vocal technique, confidence building, and musical expression. Students will work on repertoire suited to their age and skill level, helping them grow as confident performers both on and off the stage!

About Merrill

Merrill Mitchell is a voice teacher, performer, and multi-instrumentalist whose career bridges the worlds of classical music and theater. She holds a double major in Vocal Performance and Musical Theater with a minor in Modern Languages from Nebraska Wesleyan University, and studied opera abroad at the American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) in Graz, Austria through a competitive scholarship awarded for musical excellence. Her performance experience spans operatic and theatrical productions in the United States and Europe, including a recent Off-Broadway credit in Michael Levin’s new original musical, Sober Songs. Above all, Merrill has the privilege of studying with renowned vocal pedagogue Celeste Simone, whose influence continues to inform her approach to vocal technique and artistry every day.

As an educator, Merrill is deeply committed to developing healthy, versatile, and expressive singers. Merrill’s teaching philosophy emphasizes individualized instruction, combining evidence-based vocal pedagogy with a supportive, creativity-driven environment that empowers each student to discover their unique artistic sound. In addition to her education in voice, Merrill is also a concert-level saxophonist, bringing a broad and nuanced understanding of musicianship to her teaching. Whether working with aspiring professionals or passionate hobbyists, Merrill’s goal is to inspire lifelong confidence, curiosity, and joy in singing!