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Hi there! My name is Orla Conway and my therapeutic Relaxation-First Method uses guided relaxation to insure that students learn proper vocal technique without using tension and discomfort to do so.
I am dedicated to nurturing each students unique voice.
Through my tension-releasing, relaxation focused approach, my students learn to use their instrument effortlessly. This applies to all genres of music!
We can master any style when the malleability of the human voice is fully understood and used as a tool.
~ Understand Your Instrument Deeply, Express Yourself Effortlessly ~
Together we will eliminate tension, strain and pain from the singing experience. The comfort and ease gained through Relaxation-First singing is key to healthily mastering these core skills which will be the main focus of our first 4-8 lessons :
* Breath Control
* Singing on Pitch (correcting “tone deaf” singing)
* Expanding the Vocal Range (singing higher & lower notes)
* Understanding and Mastering Rhythm
* Projecting
* Belting
* Singing and Understanding Harmonies
* Stage fright
* Mastering the Formula for Any Audition
* Confident Performance Technique
Applying my Relaxation-First methodology to these professional foundations of strong vocal technique make it easy and natural for students to find their voice and transition out of stage fright so that they can feel confident on any stage: from karaoke bars, to local and professional musical theater productions. From open mic nights to performing with their very own band.
These are not only vocal coaching sessions, but complete performance-ready-workshops.
Once we have mastered the students' preliminary vocal technique goals and conquered some of their favorite songs, I always encourage my students to expand their creative horizons with these bonus areas of study:
* Song Writing
* Music Production Using Electronic Software such as Garage Band, Ableton, Logic, or even SoundTrap (a free, online music production software).
* Beginner Level Piano Playing
* Beginner and Intermediate Level Sight Reading
* Understanding Music Theory from the Singer's Perspective (Using Solfeggio)
* Developing Content for YouTube and Social Media
* Forming a Band of Live Musicians to Play Originals and Cover Songs
* Writing Lead Sheets for the Band to Easily Communicate Musical Ideas and Simplify the Rehearsal Process
* How to Use a Microphone During a Live Performance
* How to Sing in a Recording Studio
* How to Use a Microphone in a Recording Studio
All of these core skills and bonus areas of study go from completely mystifying and intimidating, to comfortable and natural when approached with the wholistic, positive reenforcement based, Relaxation-First Method.
We embrace the notion that singing is not pass/fail. It's a gradual and open minded exploration of all the amazing things our vocal cords can do.
Please feel free to message me with any questions.
It’s my pleasure to make this process as seamless and comfortable for you as possible.
Let’s get singing!
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Hired 116 times
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12 years in business
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SunClosedMon12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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2025
2019
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Pop
R&B
Musical theater
Jazz
Work location
I work remotely (phone or internet)
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Jafeth G.
Dec 30, 2025
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Orla is an incredibly talented singer and teacher. She knows how to explain and tie things together in a way that just makes logical, musical, and artistic sense. Her approach on every subject is always expertly crafted and executed in such a way that even someone like me, a beginner, is able to easily grasp and understand the concept at hand. Not only is she technically amazing; you can feel the passion, experience and enthusiasm through every class and or exercise that you do with her - this is infectious in the best way possible in that you feel motivated and inspired to keep doing your best. I can without a doubt feel and see a difference in the way I think and go about singing and understanding music as well. You’re in the best hands with Orla!! Thank you:)
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Pop • R&B • Musical theater • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Jasmine J.
Oct 3, 2025
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Orla has been wonderful with my 11 year old son, I could only choose 3 options but I would have clicked them all if I could. She’s the best and we are so happy we chose her! ❤️
Details: 10 - 13 years old • Yes, the student can read music • No formal training • Pop • Rock • Country • R&B • Gospel • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Rashawd R.
Sep 1, 2024
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Orla is one of the best teachers you can find. She’s very patient, kind, and supportive. This is my first time taking vocal lessons and I was very nervous but she made the transition go smoothly. Some big lessons that I have learned from her is working on breath control, and how to sing in mask without activating throat muscles.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location
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Stanley G.
Nov 2, 2024
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Orla is a great teacher, really knows what she’s talking about when it comes to singing. She helped me improve my voice in my first lesson and also gave me tools to use when I go record. Orla is AWESOME!
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • R&B • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Liz H.
Mar 30, 2024
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Orla is very obviously amazing at what she does. She seems to know all the tips/ tricks and what my body does when I’m singing, which helps me to improve. Who knew I was singing incorrectly for 30+ years?! While she laid out a plan for me in our first session, I mentioned the vocal strain I had with the at home warm ups and Orla was flexible able to customize my lessons to focus on my priorities (cracking and strain). I had a lot of anxiety about someone else hearing me sing, but the way Orla structures her lessons and because of her patience and encouragement, I didn’t have to do anything “scary” or overwhelming and I felt very comfortable. I’m so excited to continue my lessons with Orla!!
Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Pop • R&B • Musical theater • What the teacher recommends • Gospel • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location
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Orla Conway
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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing Details:
30 min - $40
45 min - $45
60 min - $50
Ask me about my New Student Discount!
Students may take classes up to 3 times per week or as little as once a month.
Whatever fits your unique budget and schedule.
The average lesson frequency is one 60 min lesson, once a week.
However, I am confident that any of the time frames I’ve listed will get you to the results you’re looking for, especially if you practice outside of class.
I accept Zelle (preferred), Venmo, the cash app, & PayPal
24 hour cancellation policy:
Cancelations less than 24 hours in advance must be paid for.
Students do have the option to make up the lesson later. But that lesson must be on top of a regular lesson schedule. So that usually looks like two lessons the next week instead of the usual 1, or one long lesson the length of two.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For my beginner students we always start with the three most important foundations for proper, healthy vocal technique:
1. Breathing
2. Placement
3. Locating Muscle Tension and Relaxing it Away
We focus on these three foundations over the course of the first 3-4 lessons. The placements we cover during this time are: Head Voice, Mask Voice, and Chest Voice.
Learning to get comfortable placing your voice in these three areas of your body are the absolute key to being able to sing in any genre of music.
My goal is not to tell you WHAT to sing, but to teach you HOW to use your voice so that you can feel that any genre of music is available to you.
After covering these preliminary techniques, we apply them to the students' favorite songs, expand their musical repertoire, and slowly start leveling up to more advanced and bonus areas of study.
If a student has already had vocal training, or has an audition coming up in the very near future, we will customize a lesson plan that cuts out extraneous information and focuses directly on the students immediate needs/goals.
One of my favorite parts of being a private instructor is the flexibility afforded to my students and I. Each student will have a unique journey when working with me, and they will always be encouraged to ask questions, make changes, and give suggestions to me.
I have tons of experience with Audition Preparation, have developed a Stage Fright Survival Guide, and often have my students practice with microphones and blocking (movement) to make sure they are fully prepared for their performances.
Whatever you’d like to learn, we can master it!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been taking voice lessons since age 12, and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in Boston with a Bachelor of Music.
I got my start in professional musical theater at age 12 in Washington D.C.s historical Ford’s Theater in their annual production of A Christmas Carol. I continued performing in professional and local musical theater until graduating high school.
At Berklee College of Music I focused on song writing, and studied Jazz, Blues, Rock, Funk, Celtic, and Electronic music.
I started a Celtic Music band and we played together for 2 years. We toured through D.C. in the winter of 2014.
After training under Ben Cantil of EDM duo Zebbler Encantee Experience, I became comfortable producing my own music in the Digital Audio Workshop called Ableton Live. I released my first Electronica EP titled PYKE in 2014.
I met some incredible musicians my senior year at Berklee and we formed my original band, ORLA. We played all through the Boston venue circuit for two years and were fortunate enough to play in NYC at Silvana and Mercury Lounge on two separate occasions.
I am still writing, recording, producing, and performing original ambient electronic music.
I have performed my originals live as ORLA at events such as the Nü Androids New Years Eve Bash 2022/23 in Washington DC and FireFly Arts Collective Burn in Vermont Summer 2023.
My original music can be found on all music streaming and purchasing platforms. My most recent EP called Transformation was released May 2019.