Justin Montigne offers vocal training to singers of all ages, ability levels, and voice types, with an emphasis on opera, art song, early music, and musical theater. Body awareness, breath, and communication are central tenets of Dr. Montigne’s vocal pedagogy and his own singing. Everyone has a voice worth developing in lessons, and most students find their singing skill and confidence increase dramatically in the first few months of training. Voice training can improve vocal ability in many areas of life, from public speaking, to interviews, to interpersonal communication. In 20 years of teaching, Justin's students have sung with Chanticleer, the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Opera San Jose, Philharmonia Baroque, American Bach Soloists, Minnesota Opera, and many other companies. Former students are currently studying at Carnegie Mellon, Vanderbilt, San Francisco Conservatory, NYU, Berklee College of Music, USC, Oberlin, and other major conservatories and universities in this country and abroad.
37.7786871, -122.4212424
San Francisco, Sonoma, Online Lessons, CA (94102)
Full Name:
Justin Montigne
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Institutional Affiliation:
Director of Voice Studies, San Francisco Girls Chorus | Voice Faculty, Sonoma State University | Member, SFBAC and Redwood Empire NATS Chapters | Chorus America
Music Styles:
Classical, musical theater, pop, jazz
Instrument/Voice Types Taught:
Countertenor
Middle school through adult professional
Education:
B.M. - Drake University | M.M. & D.M.A - University of Minnesota | 300+ hours yoga teacher training
Years Teaching:
22
Lesson Rate:
$100, tuition and payment options available
Teaching Method:
Fundamentals of posture and alignment, breath support/management, vowel unification, body awareness, musicianship for singers, expression and characterization, and style and historical performance.
Makes House Calls:
No