She is a leading performance educator, founder of OperaWorks™, pioneering cross-disciplinary singer training. With 2,000+ alumni. She's taught nationwide, spoken at major conventions, and created pastiche operas on social issues. Recognized award winner, her diverse background also includes media talent coaching. annbaltz.com

Dr. Bethany Grace Mamola helps vocalists navigate the competitive academic job market, guiding them in crafting compelling CVs, teaching philosophies, and application materials. As Director of Vocal Studies at Emory University, she brings firsthand insight into university hiring. Also an active performer and mentor, she prepares singers to excel in interviews, job talks, and salary negotiations for a sustainable tenure-track career.
Bethany @ emory.edu
or bethanygracesoprano.com

Chun-Wei Kang helps singers unlock their full potential with expert coaching, insight, and precision. As a collaborative pianist and music director on the Opera Theatre Artistic Staff at Manhattan School of Music, she has worked with top artists and led opera workshops worldwide. Whether in rehearsal or on stage, her artistry and guidance empower performers to deliver their best every time.

Douglas Sumi is a pianist and vocal coach recognized for his bold musical collaborations that assist singers in achieving clarity and depth in their performances. With experience at LA Opera, UCLA, and Boston University, he focuses on language, phrasing, and musical storytelling. Whether preparing opera or song repertoire, he guides artists in developing expressive, stylistically informed interpretations that resonate. Douglas @ bu.edu
or douglassumi.com

Laura Parker is a dynamic improv artist and AmSAT-certified Alexander Technique expert who helps performers move, sing, and act with greater ease and authenticity. She has led masterclasses nationwide, blending AT, improv, and vocal technique to unlock expressive freedom. Her energy and insight inspire artists to perform with confidence, connection, and joy. ATwithlaura.com

Lori Teague helps performers unlock deeper artistic expression through movement. A choreographer and somatics expert, she specializes in improvisation, adaptability, and embodied storytelling—inviting play, kinesthetic listening, and choice. As a professor at Emory, she merges technique with personal artistry, guiding performers to move with intention, freedom, and authenticity. Lori on dance.emory.edu

Shane Schag helps singers refine their artistry, preparing them for the real demands of the stage. As a collaborative pianist, vocal coach, and music director, he has worked with Carnegie Hall, Gotham Chamber Opera, and international opera festivals. A faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music, he brings expertise in both opera and musical theater, guiding performers to sing, interpret, and connect with confidence. Shane @ msmnyc.edu

Paula Thomson, PsyD, helps performers unlock freedom in both body and mind. A psychologist, movement coach, and former professional dancer, she has choreographed for the Canadian Opera Company and the Stratford Festival. As Co-Director of the Performance Psychophysiology Lab at CSUN, she researches creativity, trauma, and resilience and guides artists to perform with confidence, flow, and authenticity. Paula @ csun.edu

Lost in technique but craving artistry? Zeffin Quinn Hollis helps singers break free from mechanical performances and step into raw, magnetic storytelling. A celebrated opera singer, director, and coach, he bridges the gap between technique and authentic emotion—so you command the stage with presence, not just precision. Your voice is ready. Now, let’s make them believe you. zeffin.com