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! And if working on your voice isn’t your ‘forte’, you could learn or expand your skills at the piano!
MJL Piano, 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 [Voice | Piano | Theory], 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, accompanying liturgical services on piano, coaching high school/ middle school students on their upcoming theatre auditions/performances, to designing sets and lighting plots.
Michael has been seen in theatrical productions all over Ohio, including 9 seasons in Wooster at The Ohio Light Opera, in Akron with Rubber City Theatre, and in North Canton 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 heard as soloist or chorus member of Singers Companye, Quire Cleveland, and in small productions at wineries and restaurants. Outside of performing and teaching, Michael works as a lead Cantor/ accompanist for St. Mary of the Falls Catholic Church, and as Director of Music at Zion UCC.
STUDIO INFORMATION
MJL Piano, 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 minute sessions.
-Lessons can be tailored for piano/ music reading, singing, acting, public speaking, or a combination of each for those interested in more than one skillset.
-Lessons can include assistance with performance projects, recordings, or auditions.
-Scheduling can be discussed based on individual availability. Lessons are offered online, in studio spaces in Downtown Cleveland and in North Canton, or at the student’s home (additional travel fee included)
Current 2024 Pricing:
-30 minutes = $45
-45 minutes = $55
-60 minutes = $65
[Travel fee = +$10]
*After a singular initial consultation/ introduction meeting, lessons are scheduled weekly, prepaid in 4-week segments.
**Accepted payment methods include: Zelle, Cash, & Venmo
