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Welcome! Thank you for visiting the Mead Voice Studio! We meet for weekly lessons, monthly studio classes and multiple concerts and gatherings. In the studio we focus on developing into confident, expressive and technically sound singers and actors. Weekly lessons are available for ages 14 through Adult. 
What is Studio Class?
Studio class includes theatrical, movement and vocal exercises and gives students a chance to sing with a professional accompanist - for each other! Conducted like a master class, this extra time spent together allows students to share their challenges and triumphs with a supportive group of peers over the course of the year. 
Dory Mead is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. The NATS Mission Statement is as follows: To encourage the highest standards of the vocal art and of ethical principles in the teaching of singing; and to promote vocal education and research at all levels, both for the enrichment of the general public and for the professional advancement of the talented.
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FALL GROUP CLASSESINTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
VOCAL PERFORMANCE CLASS For adult singers who wish to work on all aspects of performing. This will include acting for singers, text analysis, movement work, individual performance coaching during class and a final performance. Classical, Musical theater, folk, jazz, pop, improv welcome. Wednesdays 8-10pm 9/11-1/15 12 Classes Ages 18-Up $280 Location: The Phoenix Center 220 S. Main, Ann Arbor Limit 15 Participants MVS Perf Class
$288.00
For adult singers who wish to work on all aspects of performing. This will include acting for singers, text analysis, movement work, individual performance coaching during class and a final performance. Classical, Musical theater, folk, jazz, pop, improv welcome. Includes a 3% website processing fee. Payment of $240.00 class fee is also available via Venmo @Dorothea-Mead or by Cash or Check in person, by September 1. BEGINNING VOCAL TECHNIQUE FOR KIDS!
For the 10-13yr olds involved in musical theater and needing more technical support, kids who do a lot of singing in their daily lives, or kids who are just curious about how to sing! This class is designed to use fun exercises to support those not quite ready for individual lessons but ready for singing help! Saturdays 3:30-4:30pm 9/14-1/18 12 Classes Ages 10-13 $240 Location: TBA Ann Arbor - Limit 12 Participants Beg Voice
$247.00
For the 10-13yr olds involved in musical theater and needing more technical support, kids who do a lot of singing in their daily lives, or kids who are just curious about how to sing! This class is designed to use fun exercises to support those not quite ready for individual lessons but ready for singing help! There is a 3% processing fee to pay through this website. You may also pay $240.00 via Venmo @Dorothea-Mead or, if already a studio member,by Cash or Check in person by September 1. 
Testimonials
"I am a professional cabaret singer, and Dory has been an incredible guide with not only the continued development of my vocal technique and health, but also in my song interpretation and stage presence. I always come out of my lessons with Dory feeling both supported and challenged--and always truly inspired! Concepts I have struggled to grasp for years, studying with others, she has made clear to me in a single lesson." -Meredith Miller, Cabaret Singer/Actor "Dory is a hard combination to find: she pays careful attention to vocal technique and general musicianship, but is supportive of work in any genre, not just classical. She also has a warm personality that immediately puts you at ease, a must for anyone working to get past performance anxiety." - Colleen Swanson, Mezzo Soprano "I love singing with Dory. I like learning to sing in foreign languages. I like singing rounds and duets with Dory. She works with me on the proper use of my posture, breathing, vocal mechanism and head to strengthen my singing. She really cares about me as a person and as a singer. She is a great listener. She offers construction suggestions to build my confidence while helping me grow." -Aurora, Soprano “I found Dory’s approach to voice teaching to be very pleasant and very effective. She really worked with me and listened to what I wanted to take away from the lessons. She personalized each lesson and her holistic method really resonated with me. I learned a lot, making excellent progress over the course of the year. Coming together with other students during the monthly studio classes is an excellent idea and they work really well. We learned a lot from listening to other students, seeing how Dory works with them and from getting feedback from other students on our own performance.” -Maarten, Tenor |