Justin Spenner at Chanson Voice and Music Academy

Introduction: ABOUT I am a Minneapolis based classical baritone/teacher. I currently split my time between teaching, composing, and performing with various local ensembles and opera companies. My studio is formed of a primarily opera and music theater students, though I also teach some long term blues and singer-songwriter vocalists. I strive to work out each student's individual instrument, so that together, we discover the healthiest, most effective way to sing. Each voice is built differently, so I give each voice the special attention it deserves. I teach my students their technique, not just force my own onto them. Chanson Voice and Music Academy is a unique studio full of voice teachers who specialize from pop to jazz, opera, and everything in between, along with string, percussion, piano, and guitar teachers. We have an extremely collaborative nature, so a student of our school can expect to work potentially with many teachers to get the well-rounded experience that most studios cannot offer. What I enjoy most about teaching is the discovery of each individual instrument that comes my way. I find that because of this fascination, I tend to have many long-term students. I still take lessons and coach my repertoire regularly, as well as keep a healthy performing schedule, because of this I "practice what I preach" and discover aspects of my own instrument constantly. This perpetual cycle of learning and application thrives in my studio, and I am happy to promote it.