MJL Voice & Acting Studio

Introduction: Let's discover YOUR voice! :) Everyone has one, and everyone can learn how to improve, no matter where you start, and no matter what age! MJL Voice & Acting Studio offers a variety of private and group coaching sessions to help you, or your organization, achieve your short/ long-term goals in music, acting, or public speaking skills. The instructor, Michael Jeffrey Lucas [MJL], is an Akron native, and has been performing, directing, and coaching professionally for 10+ years. Holding a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from The University of Akron, Michael takes pride in the varied performing, teaching, and directing opportunities he has held thus far, ranging from singing the title role in an opera, coaching high school/ middle school students on their upcoming theatre auditions, to designing and running light/ set construction for local theatrical productions. Most recently, Michael was seen onstage at the Players Guild Theatre as Harold Bride in Titanic: the Musical, where the Canton Repository praised him as "a standout in vocals and acting alike." Michael has also been seen performing across Ohio as a featured soloist and chorus member of Singers Companye, on stage portraying several comedic personality types as the title role in "Doctor Miracle" for the UA Opera/ Lyric Theatre program, as well as leading music ministry members at St. Mary of the Falls Catholic Church as a lead Cantor, and at Zion UCC as the Music Director. MJL Voice & Acting Studio offers a variety of coaching opportunities tailored on the interests of the student: -Private, or group, lessons are offered in 30, 45, and 60 minutes sessions. -These lessons can be focused on singing, acting, public speaking, or a combination of each. -Lessons can also include performance projects, recordings, or virtual performances for during the pandemic. -Schedule & Pricing to be discussed.