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 hi, i’m em.

i’m a non-binary vocalist and voice nerd offering gender- affirming voice lessons, singing lessons for people who think they can’t sing, and lessons for seasoned vocalists who need specific support. 

my work is to support students in building a deeper relationship with their voice through curiosity, play, and self-compassion.

 

these lessons are for you if…

these lessons are for you if…

these lessons are for you if…

you want to shift your speaking voice to align with your gender identity.

you want speech or singing lessons to help with adjusting to a new voice (whether due to hormones or voice work).

you want to feel confident speaking in public without getting misgendered.

you want to learn to sing for the first time.

you were told that you couldn’t sing as a kid and still believe it.

you want to up your karaoke game or sing outside of the shower.

 

 

 

 

you are experiencing a specific challenge that is hindering your ability to sing with ease.

you are preparing for an audition or a performance and need an outside ear.

you speak or sing a lot and want to learn how to support your vocal health.

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 I studied voice with Em regularly for a year, and still notice the benefits two years later. Their patient training helped me with vocal control, accuracy and improvisation, and they managed to teach me a lot about music theory, sight reading and my own abilities while they were at it. I always felt that Em’s lessons were personally tailored to my abilities and my goals, and they helped develop a vocal foundation I have been able to apply to a wide variety of musical styles including jazz, pop, folk and heavy metal. Take lessons from Em. You and your music are worth it. 

 

Zac B.

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I grew up taking piano and guitar lessons, and I loved singing as I played. Still, I had always felt like voice lessons were off limits for me – it’s so much more vulnerable when the instrument is your own body. I’m grateful that now, in my early 40s, I was finally bold enough to try out voice lessons, and a big part of why I felt I could do that was because I felt so comfortable around Em. They listened to my hopes and concerns and instantly put me at ease. Their teaching style drew out my curiosity – as a biology nerd, I loved how they explained vocal techniques by referencing the anatomy of the throat and vocal cords! I was pleasantly surprised how well the lessons worked over Zoom, and thankful that we also got to try a lesson in person, where they could identify even more ways to help me. At the end of every lesson, Em sent detailed notes with practice tips, reminders of the warm-ups we did, and links to examples, which was super helpful. Em offers incredible value for the cost of their teaching, and brings so much skill and experience to their lessons. I couldn’t recommend them more highly!

Beth M

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     Hello, I’m Em, a queer, non-binary voice teacher living in so-called British Columbia, Canada. I’ve spent the last ten years teaching people of all experience levels to sing, and have recently completed a certificate from Renee Yoxon’s Trans Voice Alteration course. You can also find me performing with Only a Visitor, Moondle, and Streams Poetry Project. When I’m not teaching or making music I spend my time connecting with nature, making herbal medicine and digging in the dirt.