Voice/Singing
Voice/Singing Lessons & Classes at MacPhail
MacPhail’s believes that musicians (of all ages) can best develop their artistic potential in a supportive, non-judgmental and motivating musical environment. Offerings for voice students include individual instruction, shared lessons, group classes, summer camps, and choirs.
Whether you are an absolute beginner or experienced vocalist, MacPhail has an expert teaching artist to assist students in finding their individual sound. You will gain the tools, techniques, and creative encouragement that you need to develop your work in any style you chose.
Ready to start learning? Find the option that’s right for you.
Individual Lessons
MacPhail provides music lessons and classes for 30+ instruments and voice. Offering piano, guitar, percussion, strings, and brass lessons in Minnesota or online.
Group Classes
Your musical journey doesn’t have to be a solo act. Learn, play, and grow – together. There’s power in making music as a group.
Choirs
Make music with your community. MacPhail’s choirs offer opportunities to grow in musicianship in a supportive community. Both auditioned and open opportunities are available.
Opportunities to enhance your experience at MacPhail:
Summer Camps
Your soundtrack to summer starts here! From first notes to bold new musical goals, MacPhail Camps offer something for every young musician.
Ensembles & Choirs
Take the stage with MacPhail Ensembles & Choirs. Perform, connect, and thrive through music. There’s nothing like the energy of live performance.
Music Production & Technology
Discover your unique sound. Explore the art and craft of music production in MacPhail’s professional studios.
Jazz
MacPhail Center for Music is proud to offer students exploration of the great Black American art-form, jazz.
Prelude: Singer-Actor Lab
An auditioned yearlong program (September – May) for high school students ages 14-18 who seek an environment where they can experiment and discover new possibilities as performing artists.
Meet Our Voice Faculty
Tommy Boynton
Tom Speckhard
Alexandra Sapan
“Singing at the Metropolitan Opera and having a 40-year international operatic career was not supposed to happen to an Iowa farm boy. People told me it wasn’t possible, but I didn’t listen. I now can encourage others to follow their dreams or explore their passions through singing. The perfect vocal music for me is inspired by the word. The text sets up the rhythm and the melody, and harmony reinforce the emotions. Together they make the perfect atmosphere to tell a story. Helping people find and tell their stories through singing is why I teach at MacPhail.”
Dennis Peterson, MacPhail Voice Teaching Artist
Lesson & Class Offerings
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Musical Bridges Instrument Sampler (6-8yr) – FALL Semester
Is your child a budding musician that has not yet chosen an instrument? Musical Bridges provides children the opportunity to try out multiple instruments to help them find a great...
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Voices of Experience – FALL Semester
Celebrate Minnesota’s rich choral tradition and be a part of a partnership between MacPhail and the Minnesota Chorale. The Voices of Experience Choir is for adults over the age of...
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MMFL Voice Class 2 – Minneapolis
Learn how to apply healthy vocal technique learned in Voice Class 1 to diverse repertoire throughout this semester. In this course you will gain an understanding of appropriate performance practice...
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MMFL Voice Class 1 – Minneapolis
Learn the basic technique of healthy vocal production and improve your singing voice in a fun and comfortable setting. This class will cover vocal tone, range, posture, breath support, resonance,...
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Beginning Voice for Children (age 6-9) – FALL
Discover the joy of singing while building foundational music skills through fun songs, musical games, movement, and creative activities. Students develop healthy vocal technique while strengthening pitch-matching, rhythm, listening skills,...
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Continuing Sight-Reading for Singers
Wish you could look at a piece of music and be able to hear the melody in your head without listening to a recording or plunking out the melody? Looking...
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Connecting Voices Chorus – FALL Semester
Connecting Voices offers a unique and joy-filled choral experience for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The chorus meets weekly in Antonello Hall at MacPhail’s Minneapolis location. Together, we...
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Beginning Voice for Adults – FALL: Wed 12pm (Sept. start)
Always wanted to sing but not sure where to start? This welcoming class is designed for beginning adult singers who want to explore their voice in a supportive, low-pressure environment....
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Beginning Voice for Adults – FALL: Tuesday 1:00pm
Always wanted to sing but not sure where to start? This welcoming class is designed for beginning adult singers who want to explore their voice in a supportive, low-pressure environment....
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Beginning Voice for Adults – FALL: Wed 12pm (January start)
Always wanted to sing but not sure where to start? This welcoming class is designed for beginning adult singers who want to explore their voice in a supportive, low-pressure environment....
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Beginning Sight-Reading for Singers
Wish you could look at a piece of music and be able to hear the melody in your head without listening to a recording or plunking out the melody? Looking...
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Voice Lessons – ONLINE
About Individual Lessons at MacPhail Our outstanding faculty is equipped to teach beginning through advanced music lessons. At all levels, the music lessons are student-centered to develop personalized musical and...
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Voice Lessons – Chanhassen
About Individual Lessons at MacPhail Our outstanding faculty is equipped to teach beginning through advanced music lessons. At all levels, the music lessons are student-centered to develop personalized musical and...
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Voice Lessons – Austin
About Individual Lessons at MacPhail Our outstanding faculty is equipped to teach beginning through advanced music lessons. At all levels, the music lessons are student-centered to develop personalized musical and...
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Voice Lessons – Apple Valley
About Individual Lessons at MacPhail Our outstanding faculty is equipped to teach beginning through advanced music lessons. At all levels, the music lessons are student-centered to develop personalized musical and...
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Summer Sing
Looking for an uplifting choral experience this summer? Join us for a short 6-week session to sing some light-hearted, yet challenging pieces. This is a great opportunity to work with...
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Singers’ Jam Session – SUMMER
Experience Jazz from blues to bebop. Join other singers in a relaxed, informal setting. Jazz styles, scat singing, phrasing and improvisation, vocal technique, chart reading and writing will be some...
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Adult Jazz Combos – Minneapolis – SUMMER
Jazz is a uniquely American art form that is treasured around the world. Jazz is spontaneous and fun; it expands the imagination and sharpens the mind. The positive environment of...