Free Introductory Lesson
Voice Lessons in Colorado Springs, Taught by an Opera Singer and a Choir Director
Everyone has a voice, and with good training almost anyone can learn to sing better. Whether you want to nail a musical theatre audition, sing confidently in choir or on the worship team, front a band, or just sing your favorite songs without straining, singing lessons can help you get there. Learn from Rebecca Morris, a professional soprano, and Brandon Kunkel, a choir director and vocalist, at our studio on North Academy Blvd near Union. Your first lesson is free, so you can meet your teacher and see how lessons work before you commit. Singers from choirs and theatre programs in Academy District 20, Harrison D2, and Fountain-Fort Carson D8 come to us to prepare for auditions and solos.
Who Singing Lessons Are For
- Complete beginners who love to sing but have never had training
- Kids and teens building confidence, or preparing for school choir, musicals, and talent shows
- Musical theatre performers preparing for auditions and shows
- Choir and worship singers who want a stronger, healthier voice
- Classical singers working on art song, opera, or college audition repertoire
- Singers in bands and singer-songwriters
- Adults who’ve always wanted to sing, or want to get back to it
- Shy singers. Lessons are a supportive, private place to build confidence before you sing in front of anyone else.
What You’ll Learn
Lessons are built around your voice, your goals, and the music you love, whether that’s pop, rock, musical theatre, classical, country, R&B, jazz, or worship. Most students work on:
- Breath support. Breathing correctly is the foundation of a strong, steady voice and the key to holding long notes.
- Pitch and ear training, so you can sing in tune with confidence
- Healthy technique. You’ll learn to sing without straining, so you can practice and perform without hurting your voice.
- Expanding your range, and smoothing out the “break” between chest voice and head voice
- Tone and resonance, to find a full, clear sound that’s uniquely yours
- Diction and style, so you understand how classical, musical theatre, and contemporary singing differ
- Performance skills, including stage presence, connecting with an audience, and handling nerves
- Reading music and music theory, so you can learn songs faster and sing confidently in choirs and ensembles
- Audition preparation, including choosing songs, preparing 16- and 32-bar cuts, and auditioning for musicals, choirs, and colleges
Every student moves at their own pace. Weekly lessons keep you progressing steadily, and a teacher can catch tension and strain early, before they turn into bad habits or vocal fatigue.
Meet Your Voice Teachers
We’ll match you with the teacher who best fits your goals and schedule.
Rebecca Morris (voice & piano)
Soprano Rebecca Morris made her professional debut with Arizona Opera and Phoenix Opera, and has sung major roles from Wagner to Mozart in the United States and in Italy. In Colorado, she recently played the Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music with Loveland Opera Theatre. She teaches singers of all ages, from first lessons to advanced classical and musical theatre repertoire. Read Rebecca’s bio
Brandon Kunkel (voice, piano & woodwinds)
Brandon earned a degree in Music Performance from Pikes Peak State College, where he studied voice with Gayle Grace. He has been the music director of a local church choir and Vice President of Music and Performance for the Pikes Peak chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, and focuses on healthy tone, technique, and total musicianship. Read Brandon’s bio
Book Your Free First Lesson
Tell us a little about the singer, and we’ll email you within 24 hours to find a time. Prefer a call or text? Just let us know.
After your free lesson, private lessons start at $149 per month for a weekly 30-minute lesson, with no long-term contract. Rather talk? Call 719-722-0248
“Fantastic staff and crew work here honestly, the moment I got into contact I knew I was working with reliable people. … Whether you are a beginner or veteran music performer The Rocky Mountain Academy of Music will help refine and develop your musical skill.”
How the Voice Works
Your voice is an instrument you carry everywhere. Air from your lungs makes your vocal folds (often called vocal cords) vibrate, and the sound is shaped and amplified by your throat, mouth, and nasal passages. Because you can’t see any of it happening, singing well comes down to coordination and awareness. That’s why a trained teacher who can hear what’s going on and give you the right exercises makes such a difference.
Singing is also one of the oldest forms of music. It runs through every style, from ancient chant and opera to Broadway, pop, and today’s electronically processed vocals. Whether you love Mozart, Adele, or the latest Broadway cast album, the same healthy technique will help you sing it better.
More Ways to Grow
Our voice students can perform in student recitals to build confidence in a friendly setting, and singers who want to perform with others can join our ensembles, including our rock band program and jazz ensemble. Many singers also take piano or guitar lessons so they can accompany themselves, and our recording and music production lessons can teach you to record your own songs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone learn to sing?
Yes. Singing is a skill, not just a talent. Most people who think they “can’t sing” simply haven’t learned breath support and pitch matching yet, and both improve with practice and good instruction.
What age can my child start voice lessons?
Many children start private voice lessons around age 7 or 8. Younger kids benefit from singing for fun, and lessons for young voices focus on healthy habits rather than pushing range or power. Adults are welcome at any age.
Will lessons change my natural voice?
No. Good voice lessons help you sound like the best version of yourself. You’ll gain range, control, and stamina while keeping the style and tone that make your voice yours.
I have an audition coming up. Can you help?
Yes. We can help you choose the right song for the show, role, or program, prepare your cut, and work on both singing and performance so you walk in confident. That includes musical theatre, school choir, and college auditions.
Do I need to know how to read music?
No. Many students start without reading music, and we can teach it along the way. It’s especially helpful for choir and musical theatre.
How long are lessons, and what do they cost?
Choose 30, 45, or 60-minute private lessons. Your first lesson is free, and lessons start at $149 per month for a weekly 30-minute lesson after that, with no long-term contract.
Schedule Your Free Voice Lesson
Meet Rebecca or Brandon, talk about your goals, and see if lessons are a good fit. Call us at 719-722-0248 or send us a message to book your free introductory voice lesson.
Rocky Mountain Academy of Music · 5426 North Academy Blvd, Ste 101 · Colorado Springs, CO 80918