How much do singing lessons cost?

Singing lessons with Katie Tupper are $140 for a 60-minute lesson, the most common length. Other lengths and rates are available, and sliding scale pricing is available. Payment is monthly in advance.

Are there performance requirements?

Students are asked to take part in at least two studio performances a year, one of which is the November recital. Performing under pressure is part of the training, and it is a good marker of progress year to year.

Lessons & Rates

Singing Lessons & Voice Lessons in Irvine & Orange County.

Private voice lessons for ages 12 to adult, in person at the Irvine studio or online anywhere in the world.

What to expect

Your first lesson.

Reach out

Email Katie with a little about the singer, their experience, and what they want to work toward. She reads every message herself.

Bring two songs

Two contrasting songs you love, with sheet music, sung a cappella or with a recorded accompaniment. Plus your schedule and payment for the lesson.

Start building

Katie listens to where your voice is today, then maps where it can go. Technique, repertoire and confidence, tailored from the first hour.

Rates

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.
Payment is monthly in advance by cash, check, or online payment such as Venmo or Zelle.
Read the full studio policy & contract.

Who she teaches

Twelve-year-olds to CEOs.

Young performers

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

College & conservatory audition preparation
Singing college supplements for non-majors
Competitive summer program auditions
Musical theater, choir & a cappella auditions
Local, regional, national and international vocal competitions
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, instructors & actors
Vocal recovery after injury, illness or overuse
Audition and festival preparation
Preparing for performances, concerts and auditions
Performance and vocal coaching during your recording session
That one karaoke song you want to shine on

How lessons are taught

Healthy technique, always tailored.

Katie believes every voice is unique and that singing is never a one size fits all experience. Lessons build range, endurance, breath technique, tone, agility, musical interpretation, mic technique and confidence, taught in an encouraging and positive way, without intimidation. Styles include Musical Theater, Classical, CCM, Jazz, Pop and Rock.

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.

How often are lessons?

Most students take a weekly lesson at a reserved time slot. Adults sometimes prefer drop-ins or a short run of lessons before a specific audition or event.

Ready to book a first lesson?

Introduce yourself any time. Katie reads every email.

Ask About Lessons