Why Take Lessons?
We are so glad you are interested in pursuing voice, be it for a specific audition, personal passion, or professional goals. There are many reasons to take voice lessons, including improving singing by learning proper breath control, pitch accuracy, vocal placement, and how to project without strain, learning how to protect your vocal health, and in many cases expanding your range to reach higher and/or lower notes and to smooth the transition between different registers.
Lessons can also help improve ear training and rhythm execution, reduce stage anxiety, and how to better connect with an audience. Voice lessons can be taught in a variety of styles including classical, pop, musical theater, etc.
These lessons are completely customizable to the needs and desires of the voice student. But most importantly, you should take voice lessons for the love of singing!
Meet Our Instructors!
Kyle Harwood
Kyle Harwood (Tenor) holds a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Performance from Michigan State University. He has performed professionally around the world while working for Celebrity Cruises. He is well known in the greater Lansing and Downriver theatre communities for his many onstage performances as well as for his music and vocal directorship. With the Downriver Actors Guild specifically, he has musically directed nine productions in his 10+ years as a member. He has also acted as an adjudicator for the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella and as a coach and workshop leader for multiple high school and collegiate a cappella groups throughout Michigan.
Sam Ramirez
Sam Ramirez (Baritone) brings over 30 years of experience in performance to the table. He has performed in over 100 theatrical productions both professional and amateur. Sam holds two bachelor degrees in Music Education (Wayne State University) and Musical Theater Performance (Western Michigan University). In his lessons, his goal is to help students develop their skills as well as boost their confidence in performance.
Fill out the interest form below to be added to the studio schedule for lessons beginning in May 2026.