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*Please send me a private message to schedule a trial lesson.* Hello, I am Amanda Austin, a Sing! Collective instructor for Lessonface. I am a professional operatic soprano and voice instructor sharing the knowledge that I have acquired in 20 years of collective private training, performance, and vocal pedagogy.

A few words about my journey in music: I studied classical piano from a young age until adulthood. Then, I explored traditional Greek music and quickly discovered my love for rock, funk, and pop music. While studying occupational therapy, I participated in various music groups, where I sang and played the piano, accordion, and percussion.

From as early as I can remember, I was aware of the magic and power of sound. Harmony, melody, and rhythm were constant companions growing up — whether I was syncing footsteps to imaginary beats on the sidewalk or singing harmonies to ’70s radio hits from the back seat of my parents’ AMC Gremlin, music was always there. I come from a long line of musicians.

I’m a Los Angeles–based pianist, composer, arranger, and educator with a B.M. in Piano Performance (Musicians Institute, Hollywood, 2018) and an M.M. in Interdisciplinary Music Studies (Berklee College of Music, 2024 – graduated with distinction).

I am an operatically trained tenor who has been teaching privately for over 24 years now. I've spent time performing in the classical arena as well as musical theatre and cabaret. I've also spent over 10 years as a choir director and vocal coach students for performances and auditions. I love teaching and find that it gives me such energy when I can share my knowledge with others.

Samuel Ferreira is a Brazilian baritone, voice teacher, and psychoanalyst, dedicated to vocal artistry and performance. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and a Master’s in Voice Performance from Georgia State Universitya, USA.

Why are we called to sing? We sing to commune with the depths and heights—the full range of life, but also the Life beyond the self. We channel something both ’of us’ and ‘beyond us.’ If we’re lucky, it is here we discover ecstasy and aliveness. Singing is alchemy. And all is welcome in the realm of song.

A recent graduate of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, contralto Megan Esther Grey is quickly gaining attention in roles large and small across the United States. She is currently a DMA student in Voice Performance and Literature at the University of North Texas and an active freelance performer across the nation.

Hi, I’m Aspen, a singer-songwriter passionate about helping students build confidence and creativity through music. I’ve studied under Grammy Award-winning musicians and bring that knowledge into a supportive, encouraging learning environment. I teach voice, songwriting, beginner guitar, and beginner piano lessons tailored to each student’s goals and experience level.

Marla Volovna was born in New York of Russian parents. She earned her Bachelor of Voice degree from the New England Conservatory, Boston. She also earned a MFA in Opera direction from Indiana University Bloomington. Ms Volovna won a scholarship to study in Salzberg, Austria under the tutelage of Susan Anders at the Mozarteum where she earned an equivalent MM in Voice.