Behind every great voice is a great teacher.

Singing Lessons & Voice Lessons in Irvine.

Katie Tupper is a voice teacher and vocal coach with a Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy, national NATS leadership, and a track record coaching students into some of the most sought-after college and university programs.

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Ages 12 to adult · All levels · Musical Theater, Classical, CCM, Jazz, Pop & Rock ·
Serving the Bay Area

Katie Tupper, voice teacher and vocal coach
Offering in-person and online private lessons 20+ years teaching experience
Her students have been accepted to
The program, in four movements.

Everything you need to know, whether you're a parent, a student, or just curious.

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Movement I · The Teacher

Serious training, taught with warmth.

Katie believes every voice is unique. Lessons are tailored to each singer, built on healthy technique, and taught in an encouraging, positive way. No intimidation, ever.

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years teaching voice
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top college & conservatory programs her students have entered
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prestigious summer programs, from Juilliard to Interlochen
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styles taught, from Musical Theater to Rock

Real credentials. National recognition.

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Master of Music, Vocal Performance & PedagogyWestminster Choir College of Rider University
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Chair, Equitable Action & Belonging CommitteeNATS national organization, current
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Past President, San Francisco Bay Area ChapterNational Association of Teachers of Singing
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Past Governor, Cal-Western RegionNATS, 2022 to 2024
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30+ years of private vocal trainingStudied under nationally recognized teachers and coaches
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Working performerMusical theater, opera and dramatic stage credits across the West Coast
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Movement II · The Method

From first note to first bow.

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Start with a conversation

Email Katie, find a time, and bring two songs you love to your first lesson. That is all it takes to begin.

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Build real technique

Range, breath, tone, agility and confidence, developed safely and tailored to your voice. Never one size fits all.

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Step on stage

Studio recitals, college auditions, competitions and that song you want to own. Performance is part of the training.

Young performers

Ages 12 and up, from first lesson to conservatory acceptance.

  • College & conservatory audition preparation
  • Competitive summer program auditions
  • Musical theater, choir & a cappella auditions
  • Studio performances
  • Exclusive entrance into NATS student competitions
  • Opportunities working with other collaborative musicians

Adults

Weekly lessons, drop-ins, or a specific goal in mind.

  • Singing for the joy of it, at any level
  • Speaking voice for presenters, executives & teachers
  • Vocal recovery after injury, illness or overuse
  • Preparing for performances, concerts and auditions
  • Performance and vocal coaching during your recording session
  • That one karaoke song you want to shine on
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Movement III · The Results

Her students get in.

Acceptances span the country's most competitive music and theater programs, plus the summer intensives that feed them.

USC Thornton School of Music Berklee College of Music Princeton University NYU Tisch School of the Arts Stanford University UC Berkeley UCLA Boston University UCI Claire Trevor School of the Arts UC Santa Barbara Lawrence School of Music Tulane University Savannah College of Art and Design Guildford School of Acting (UK)

Encore · Younger students have been accepted to Juilliard Summer, YoungArts, Tanglewood, Interlochen, Grammy Camp, A Cappella Academy, Berklee Summer, CSSSA, Idyllwild, French Woods and Stage Door Manor.

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Movement IV · The Details

Studio Rates

$140
per 60-minute lesson
  • 60 minutes is the most common length. Other lengths and rates are available.
  • 30-minute lessons are usually reserved for young children.
  • Sliding scale pricing is available; just ask.
  • In person in Irvine, or online anywhere. Bay Area students are served online with periodic in-person visits.
  • Read the full studio policy & contract.
What should we bring to a first lesson?
Payment for your desired lesson length (cash, check, or online payment such as Venmo or Zelle), your schedule, and two contrasting songs to sing, with sheet music, a cappella or with a recorded accompaniment.
Do online lessons actually work?
Yes. Technique, repertoire coaching, musicianship and audition preparation all translate well virtually. Katie has taught students this way for years, including most of her Bay Area studio as well as those nationally and internationally. A quiet room, good lighting, a decent microphone and device for our Zoom are all you need.
What ages and levels do you teach?
Ages 12 and up, from complete beginners through advanced singers. Her studio is quite diverse from youngsters to teens preparing for college, to adults prepping for performances, concerts and recording sessions, to singer-songwriters, to opera chorus members, to the non-music major in college who loves to sing, to that CEO who needs to work on that ideal speaking voice.
What styles do you teach?
Musical Theater, Classical, CCM, Jazz, Pop, Rock and more. Lessons are tailored to where your voice naturally fits, then built outward.

Ready to find your voice?

Introduce yourself any time. Katie reads every email.

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