Certified Coaches

Sophie has a specialist approach to guide her clients to utilize their voice to its maximum potential while maintaining optimal vocal health. To accomplish this Sophie uses a combination of science based techniques, traditional voice methods, and bodywork techniques plus encouraging a healthy mental outlook for peak vocal use. The voice is extremely complex and personal which involves one's whole self and body, not just the vocal folds.

Tiffany is committed to helping singers learn about their voices and how to sing with freedom and efficiency, enabling them to experience joy and accomplishment and have confidence that they are fulfilling their vocal potential. Whether you are a new or an experienced singer, her calm and encouraging teaching style will help you to feel at ease in developing and honing your singing skills. Tiffany firmly believes that anyone can improve their singing if they are willing to trust in themselves and aspire to do so. She teaches online and hybrid, and serves adults and teens.

For over 20 years, Wravan Godsoe has maintained a private voice studio in Austin, TX, as well as teaching voice lessons at several Austin area high schools. She holds a B.A. in vocal performance from Austin College and a M.A. in vocal pedagogy from Texas Women’s University. Her major teachers include Bruce Lunkley and Florence Vachon. Wravan has sung with Austin Vocal Arts Ensemble, Dallas Symphony Chorus, and Austin Lyric Opera Chorus and currently serves as alto section leader at St. Louis King of France Catholic Church.

Hi, I'm Susan Hayes and I have been a singing teacher for 15 years. I have a Bachelor of Music Degree and a Post Graduate Diploma in Vocal Performance from RCS (Royal Conservatoire Scotland). I trained at Conservatoire as a Classical Soprano. I am trained in Estill Levels 1 & 2 for musical theatre vocal technique. I am a Neuro Vocal Method certified teacher for pop vocal technique. I am also a singer/songwriter. I teach singing lessons to children, teenagers and adults.

Victoria Rapanan, a native New Yorker and Filipino-American, is an International Voice Teacher and Vocal Technician. She has taught voice for 29 years, specializing in the Old Italian School of Singing, with the Swedish influence, as well as cross-training into Contemporary Commercial Music. In addition, she is an Adjunct Professor of Voice at Diablo Valley College and teaches for Mt. Diablo Adult Education. Ms. Rapanan was also an annual guest instructor in Bangkok and Manila for 12 years, and was on the faculty of the International Lyric Academy in Italy. Ms. Rapanan’s lifelong pursuit of vocal technique has spanned from receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree in Music (California State University), graduate study in Italy and New York, to training with some of the finest teachers and coaches in the world. She trained and apprenticed under the renowned vocal pedagogue, Maestro David Jones, and continued perfecting her technique with Dr. Mark Goodrich and Dr. Julia Nielsen. A true crossover artist and master of style, she has studied popular contemporary technique and styles with the renowned Lisa Popeil (Voiceworks training); “Coach to the Stars”, Ron Browning; John Henny; Levels I, II and III of Somatic Voicework™, the LoVetri method at the Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy Institute at Shenandoah University; and Levels 1 and 2 of Estill Voice International. Having studied voice for 41 years, Ms. Rapanan is deeply rooted in the traditional and proper technique of the Old Italian School of Singing, with the Swedish influence, as well as cross-training into “edgy”, contemporary commercial styles. Her private studio is located in Pleasant Hill (30 minutes east of San Francisco). Many of her students have pursued professional careers in opera, musical theater, recording, teaching voice, and choral conducting, besides winning awards in competitions and performing internationally. A Mezzo-soprano Zwischenfach, Victoria Rapanan has also been an active performer for most of her life. Her extensive range and artistry encompass music from Opera (including coloratura repertoire) to Pop. She has performed principal roles with many opera and musical theater companies, has also been a featured soloist in oratorios and classical concerts throughout California, Italy, Spain, Bangkok and Manila, and has been a lead vocalist in Pop, Classic Rock, Jazz and R&B shows. Ms. Rapanan served as president and vice president of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, San Francisco Bay Area Chapter from 2006-2016.

Tanisha Herbert is a Mezzo Soprano singer, Vocal coach and Choir Director at the VioVoi Music Academy in Bangalore, India. As a singing teacher, she has found success in training students to find their true voices and helping them shine at National and International level competitions. A performing artiste herself, she gives concerts regularly and is carving out a niche for innovative collaborations. She is also the Manager of the Bangalore City Chamber Orchestra.

Wendy grew up in Northeast Philadelphia. She attended Temple College of Music and majored in Voice Performance. She studied voice with Miss Florence Berggren. Wendy also worked with emeritus Martin Rich, the vocal coach at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Throughout her singing career in Philadelphia and New Jersey, Wendy has been named soloist for the Philadelphia’s Music Festival, sang at the United Nations in New York, and has been a featured soloist in various operas and concerts. When she moved to New Jersey, she continued her voice study with Paul McKay. Along with her many performances, she conducted children’s choirs and had the wonderful opportunity to conduct the Festival Chorus of South Jersey in the production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. Wendy sang with such icons as Luciano Pavarotti, Jose Carreras, Sarah Brightman, and Paul Anka.