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About
Hi, I'm Melinda, and I offer in-person lessons in San Francisco and online lessons to singers around the world of all levels.
I have over 15 years of experience as a professional singer and voice teacher. I'm classically trained, and I can sing everything from opera, to R&B, to musical theater and pop! I have my Masters Degree in Vocal Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. I specialize in a time-tested technique that I pass on to my students to ensure healthy singing for everyone. I speak Spanish and French, and sing in over 10 languages.
With my encouraging and student-centered approach, I teach all styles. I can personalize our lesson time together by adding other components, such as audition preparation, sight-singing, music history, and performance readiness.
My students have been admitted to prestigious college vocal programs and have also been cast in leading roles on stages across the nation. Besides teaching my voice studio, I'm also a music professor and professional singer!
I really enjoy teaching people to sing and I like to make the process fun for my students! My performance experience allows me to teach a wide range of repertoire, while giving students a background in classical technique. Your interests and goals are important to me. Send me a message today so we can start singing!
Overview
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1 employee
16 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, and Venmo.
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2024
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Pop
R&B
Musical theater
Jazz
Work location
My customers travel to me
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and value.
Excellent 4.9
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Kwaneezy T.
May 9, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Melinda was a great teacher, she made it very fun and explained her methods very clearly. I was able to breakthrough my inability to hint the notes I wanted and learned to sing more powerfully.
Details: 14 - 17 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Pop • R&B • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location
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Mario A.
Jan 23, 2026
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I had a great first lesson. I believe progress was made and it set me up for continued improvement. I enjoyed Melinda’s warm ups and methodologies.
Details: 45 - 64 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Pop • R&B • Jazz • Classical • Rock • What the teacher recommends • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location
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Phoebe P.
Feb 24, 2026
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Melinda is a wonderful teacher who quickly and thoroughly identifies how to best to improve her students’ voice and technique.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 4+ yrs of formal training • Musical theater • Pop • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location
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Sebastien T.
Mar 24, 2025
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Great teacher for my young daughter. We provided a theme of “preferred” songs and Melissa was able to incorporate in her teaching. Nice location as well.
Details: 14 - 17 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Musical theater • Gospel • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location
Melinda Becker Studio's reply
Thank you for your positive words, Sebastien! I'm looking forward to more lessons with your daughter. - Melinda
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Sam S.
Feb 7, 2020
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I've had 2 lessons with Melinda so far and I can already see some improvements in how I breathe, how comfortable I am with my voice, and even extending my range! Melinda is an excellent teacher that knows the ins and outs of teaching how to sing naturally and properly. And she gives exercises for us to practice at home as well.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Pop • R&B • What the teacher recommends • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location
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Melinda Becker
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My prices for the first lesson are 30 min / $70, 45 min / $90, and 60 min / $105. After that, I give a discount for signing up for a month of lessons (one lesson per week).
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I first ask the customer questions that help me get to know them as an individual, their experience with music, and what their goals are with singing. I tailor warm-up exercises to their needs and suggest songs for them based on their voice type, experience, and musical preferences.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Melinda is passionate about making healthy singing accessible to everyone. With 15 years as a music educator, she is also a professional vocalist who brings her performance experience from local and world stages to her teaching. She received her Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and went on to study in Spain and France.
