Diane Heaney retired in 2023 after 40 years as a high school vocal music director spending the last 30 years at Albert Lea High School. There she directed three curricular …
Diane Heaney
Jimmy Finch
Jimmy Finch is a Minneapolis based teacher and performer. He loves working with students of all ages and skill levels helping them build confidence in themselves through music! Born in …
Erin Livingston
Erin has a passion for teaching students of all abilities from beginner to seasoned professional. Her education and experience as a musician are enhanced by her years spent raising and …
Jean del Santo
Ms. del Santo is a voice instructor at MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She served for three years as an onsite evaluator for the National Endowment for the …
Roland Hawkins
Roland describes his teaching style as free fluid singing based on solid vocal technique and a firm breathing foundation. Through this bedrock we create a pallet of colors and craft …
Melody Mendis
Melody Mendis is an inspired and versatile vocalist, tribute artist and voice instructor. She performs a tremendous range of music including, jazz, R&B, Pop, Blues, International Songs and belts with …
Naomi Karstad
Naomi Karstad is an experienced, supportive teacher who meets her students where they are and helps them achieve their singing goals. In addition to her active performing schedule, Naomi has …
Ellie Dehn
Beloved by critics and audiences alike, American soprano Ellie Dehn has shared her exceptional skills with many of the world’s finest opera houses and orchestras, including The Metropolitan Opera, Teatro …
Mikalia Bradberry
Mikalia Bradberry, instructor, is a mezzo-soprano currently based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Niagara Falls natives, she received her Bachelor of Music in vocal performance …
Sofia Ardalan
Sofia Ardalan, voice instructor, studied with Oksana Bryn and Audrey Stottler at MacPhail. Ms. Ardalan is a highly sought after vocal coach and clinician, leading masterclasses around the state. Ms. …
Dennis Petersen
Tom Speckhard
Jerry Rubino
Jerry Rubino was appointed music director of Voices of Experience in 2011 and serves on the MacPhail faculty in the voice and piano departments. He holds degrees in piano, voice, music education …