Voice Lessons
Our singing or voice lessons are offered in private, one-on-one instruction. The Music Collection has instructors available to teach everything from today’s artists to classical arias. Students learn proper breathing technique, how to project, and of course have proper pitch. We also offer the option to pursue exams in the Royal Conservatory of Music. Our students have the option of performing in one of our two recitals and local festivals.
Vocal Available for
Ages 6 and up, beginners and up
Start At Any Date
Begin this week or the next!
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Length of Lessons
30 minutes, but hours lessons available
Locations
444 Torbay Road St. John's or
1 Centennial Square, Mount Pearl. Online also available
Need Supplies?
Books, Stands Metronomes, Pitch Pipes and more are available
Voice Teachers
Music Instruction in English
Kristina Bernardo (she/they) discovered their passion at the age of 5 through singing lessons. They performed at folk festivals, sang at open mics, and would even crash their older sister’s choir rehearsals. Excelling at trumpet in their school band, they joined diverse ensembles—from jazz and New Orleans Second Line to symphony. Their school even got to travel to New York City for the Heritage Festival, where they competed globally. Now with a BA in Music from Memorial University, Kristina has grown into a passionate musician and strives to share that passion through her teaching. She creates a supportive, open environment where students can feel free to explore their creativity, build confidence, and enjoy learning. Whether working with beginners or advanced students, Kristina makes music accessible and fun while providing the technical tools for each student's growth. Outside of teaching, Kristina stays active in local theatre, and volunteers with the Arts and Aging Network, where they use music to connect people from all walks of life.
Music Instruction in English
Lisa Butler has been playing piano and singing since the age of 4 and has been teaching for the past 8 years. She is currently studying Primary/Elementary Education at MUN and is a substitute teacher in local schools. In addition to teaching music, Lisa has spent her life dancing and now continues this love through teaching dance to others. Lisa has studied and completed up to and including the Conservatory Canada grade 8 exams in piano and voice with the corresponding theory. Additionally, she spent her free time performing in over 25 musicals/performances and has participated in the Kiwanis Music Festival each year of her studies. She has travelled to places like Maine and Toronto to further her musical/theatrical education. Her favourite aspect of teaching is watching students achieve their fullest potential while having fun.
Music Instruction in English
Julianne started her music career as a 7-year-old taking voice lessons
at The Music Collection. She is now a graduate of Memorial University's
Bachelor of Music program and a devoted teacher. She has been featured
in a number of local operas, musical theatre productions and pop music
concerts; with highlights including the role of Alice in Alice's
Adventures in Wonderland (MUN Opera, 2019), Denise in La marriage aux
lanternes (MUN Opera, 2015) and Belle in Scrooge (Peter MacDonald
Productions, 2014). Julianne has won several awards for her
participation in the Kiwanis Music Festival, most notably the
prestigious Senior Vocal Rose Bowl Award in 2018 for the top performance
in the festival by a senior vocalist. Since beginning her teaching
career in 2015, Julianne has shared her passion and enthusiasm with
musicians of all ages and abilities. Her students have gone on to have
great success in the Kiwanis Music Festival, performances in musical
theatre productions and increased their confidence and love of
music. Julianne's unique background of training in singing, acting, and
performance gives her a unique skill set that includes musical genres
such as Musical Theatre, Traditional, Opera/Classical, popular music and
songwriting. She loves working with voice and beginner piano and
ukulele students to find technique, expression and confidence in music.
Music Instruction in English
Going into his third year as a part of the wonderful teaching staff of the Music Collection, Frank O’Brien was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and has been partaking in piano lessons since age 3, and voice lessons from the ages of 10 to 17. He has achieved his Grade 10 Royal Conservatory of Music Practical Piano Exam, and his Level 9 Harmony Theory exam, also with the RCM. In June 2023, he graduated from the School of Music, Memorial University with a Bachelor of Music (B.Mus (Hons)), with a concentration on piano and music composition. Now, Frank is currently pursuing a Master of Music (MMus) in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, also at the School of Music. Frank has also worked as a tour guide for six summers, entertaining passengers with his heavenly voice and intriguing facts about marine life. In his spare time, Frank enjoys taking his dogs on walks, hanging out with his friends and family, bingeing TV shows, and improvising on the piano. Frank has always had a keen interest in helping those of all ages reach their full musical potential, and looks forward to doing so for you or your loved one, here at the Music Collection!
Music Instruction in English
Beckett Spurrell is a Newfoundland-born musician and teacher from Southwest Arm. They have a Bachelor of Music from Memorial University (2017) and a diploma of Early Childhood Education from the College of the North Atlantic (2023). They have been a voice and piano teacher since 2009, a teacher at Music Collection since 2016, and a early childhood educator since 2021. In addition, Beckett also has 3 years of band instruction experience in an army cadet corps. Since they were a child, Beckett's dream has been to teach music and provide inspiring musical experiences to young children, and through the new Music Collection program 'Melodic Minors', we can make their dreams and your child's dreams come true.
Private Music Lessons
& Bass Guitar+
Violin, Cello, Viola, Fiddle
+ Percussion
Woodwind, Brass
Mandolin, Banjo +
Ensembles & Groups
Enabling students a chance to apply their skills in a group, rehearsing and performing together. Inspiring, yet fun and informal. Drumline, Vocal Performance, Rock Band or Ukelele.
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