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Colette Todd, Voice Educator

My purpose is simple: to help you discover and nurture your authentic voice. Through personalized exercises tailored to your unique vocal needs, together we'll expand your range, infuse warmth, enhance flexibility, and refine your musicianship. 

My holistic approach incorporates breath and bodywork lessons, fostering a deep connection between you and your instrument. True vocal freedom begins with body awareness.

Star Music Studio is a haven for singers of all ability levels. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting your musical journey,  you are welcome in our supportive environment to sing your heart out and be well, both as an artist and as a human. 

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Work with Colette

Star Music Studio offers live piano accompaniment, professional lighting & self tape recording services, live microphones and audio available in studio

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​My voice has dramatically improved since I've been studying with Colette. She is down-to-earth, smart, funny, and creates a positive atmosphere. A consummate teacher; she 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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I came to Colette as I was starting my first professional contract back from COVID. I was in desperate need of assistance unlearning bad vocal behaviors and rebuilding a more sustainable technique in general, and I can't imagine having done so without Colette's strong, thoughtful and adaptive tutelage. Not only were our lessons inspiring and informative, but her ability to counsel me on the professional aspect from her own storied career in Chicago theatre was comforting to me in a near therapeutic way.

​To me, her teaching represents the perfect combination of anatomy and energy based pedagogy complimented by incredible practical advice and perspective. I cannot recommend her highly enough for a singer of any level looking to improve their skill set, and feel very lucky to call myself one of her students.

Eddie Ledford

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Colette has helped me find my voice and learn a lot of new songs and techniques. She is honest, kind, and 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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My voice has grown past what I could've ever hoped for after studying with Colette. She helps you get to know your voice on a physical, mental, and emotional level. She challenges you to expand your technique and knowledge while creating a comfortable environment where you can take risks. I've never walked into a audition or performance feeling unprepared with her unparalleled instruction and guidance. I couldn't have asked for training from a more insightful, devoted, and kind-hearted person.

Emma Boghossian

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I’ve been working with Star Music Studio for about 4 years now, and would encourage any musical theatre or singer-songwriter to work with Colette.

What makes Colette a great vocal instructor is that she teaches you awareness. She showed me that there is more to singing than just worrying about what not to do. By simply being aware of myself I learned to truly trust my voice on stage. 

As a result I am capable of a resonance, range and clarity that I was not before. And while the learning never stops, Colette helped me unlock the joy in that continued growth.

The best teachers teach you how to teach yourself, and Colette is one of them! Highly recommended!

J.J. Smith

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Working with Colette has helped me in ways I never thought possible! Her ability to communicate vocal concepts and encourage me to try new things has been a gift that seemingly never stops giving. Each lesson I leave her studio feeling more prepared to not only perform to the best of my ability, but to better myself as an artist.  I cannot recommend working with this incredible woman enough!

Caitlin Preuss

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