PictureColette Todd, Instructor
Whether you are classically trained or coming from a music theater background, my teaching is focused on freeing the natural beauty of your voice and advancing your artistry.  Train with exercises that specifically target your vocal needs increasing range, warmth, flexibility, and musicianship.  Build a book of repertoire that elevates your voice and speaks your truth as an artist.
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Vocal coaching is also available to  prepare you for auditions and roles.  In a coaching, we will strengthen your technique and experiment with choices that solidify your storytelling through song.

Instruction is offered to singers of all ability levels.

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MY VOICE HAS DRAMATICALLY IMPROVED SINCE I'VE BEEN STUDYING WITH COLETTE. SHE IS DOWN-TO-EARTH, SMART, AND FUNNY AND CREATES A POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE. A CONSUMMATE TEACHER; SHE CAREFULLY EXPLAINS TECHNIQUE WHILE ALSO ENSURING AUDITION CUTS ARE FULLY PREPARED. SHE HAS BEEN GENUINELY INVESTED IN MY GROWTH, INDIVIDUALIZES MY LESSONS, AND CONSTANTLY RAISES THE BAR IN A SUPPORTIVE MANNER. COLETTE IS TRULY PHENOMENAL!

Karla rennhofer

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Actress at Paramount Theatre

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Colette has been an amazing instructor and coach. Not only is she a wonderful teacher, able to work technique and explain methods in multiple ways to get through to her students, but as a working actress in Chicago she is able to provide valuable insights into the  many theatres and help tailor auditions. Colette has definitely helped me achieve the successes I have had in my career.

Kyle Klein II

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Colette has helped me find my voice and learn a lot of new songs and techniques. She is honest but considerate.  I feel confident when I go into auditions after practicing with her. I think she is a really great teacher, and I love how she treats me like a fellow artist and not just a kid. I think that anyone would be lucky to be taught by her!  ​

ada grey

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COLETTE HAS BECOME AN IRREPLACEABLE RESOURCE FOR ME AS A YOUNG WOMAN IN MY FIRST YEARS IN THE CHICAGO THEATRE COMMUNITY. WHETHER IT BE CONSISTENT LESSONS WORKING ON TECHNIQUE OR A LAST MINUTE SESSION FOR A CALLBACK, I ALWAYS LEAVE HER STUDIO FEELING MORE CONFIDENT AND PREPARED. SHE HAS HELPED ME FIND MY UNIQUE VOICE!

kayla kennedy

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I've been going to Colette's studio for quite a few years now, and she's always such a big help. From brushing up on technique to audition prep, I know I can always rely on her advice to make me sound my absolute best.

willow schneider

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MY DAUGHTER FELT COMFORTABLE WITH COLETTE RIGHT AWAY. SHE HAS LEARNED SO MUCH ABOUT PLACEMENT, SUPPORT AND TONE FROM COLETTE'S INSTRUCTION AND EXAMPLE. COLETTE IS A WORKING PROFESSIONAL ACTRESS HERSELF, AND SHE HAS BEEN VERY HELPFUL IN PREPARING MY DAUGHTER FOR AUDITIONS.

Mary beth Samuelson, 
​emma's mother

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I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH COLETTE FOR A WHILE NOW AND HER INSTRUCTION IS INVALUABLE. AS A CLASSICALLY TRAINED SINGER WHO DOES MUSICAL THEATRE, IT DEFINITELY IS A CHALLENGING ROAD TO GET EQUALLY AS COMFORTABLE WITH YOUR MIX/BELT VOICES AS YOU ARE WITH YOUR CLASSICAL SOUND. COLETTE HAS HELPED ME ACQUIRE AND PRODUCE THESE SOUNDS NOT ONLY FASTER THAN EVER BEFORE BUT ALSO IN A HEALTHY WAY.
​SHE IS THE BEST!"

Justine Raczy

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Colette worked with my son during those tough teen years. Her focus on proper technique and patience working through the various methods to achieve that technique made an immediate difference in his voice.  She helped him regain the confidence he needed to get back on stage. Colette's knowledge of vocal mechanics is incredibly impressive. She has been a joy to work with. ​​

emma Hershey,
Garrett's mother

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