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Melissa

4.8 (4 reviews)

Rate $88
Response 1h
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Number of students Melissa has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
50+
Number of students Melissa has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

4.8 (4 reviews)

$88/hr

1^st lesson free

Singing

Ph.D. music educator helps teens and adults build a healthy, confident, expressive singing voice

Singing

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Melissa is one of our best Singing tutors. High-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!

About Melissa

I’m Dr. Melissa Mills, a professional music educator, conductor, and voice teacher with a Ph.D. in Choral Music Education from Michigan State University and 30 years of teaching experience. I previously served on the faculty of the University of Maryland School of Music and have taught musicians from beginning students through the university level and advanced adult performers.

My career has included private voice instruction, university teaching, choral conducting, composition and arranging, and directing both youth and adult choirs. I currently direct Utah Youth Singers and Bel Canto Women’s Chorus and work regularly with singers of many ages and levels.

What I love most about teaching is figuring out what helps an individual student succeed. I bring substantial training and experience to the studio, but lessons are warm, encouraging, and down-to-earth. You never need to worry about impressing me before you walk through the door—that’s not what lessons are for.

I love helping singers discover abilities they didn’t know they had, develop confidence, and experience the joy that comes from becoming a stronger, more independent musician.

About the lesson

Voice lessons should be a place where you can discover what your voice is capable of.

I work with each singer as an individual. I listen carefully to how you sing, how you learn, and what you want to accomplish, then design instruction around your voice. Lessons may include healthy vocal technique, breath coordination, resonance and registration, repertoire, sight-reading, ear training, musicianship, interpretation, performance confidence, and audition preparation.

I particularly love teaching adult singers—including adults returning to singing after many years, lifelong choral singers who have never had individual voice instruction, and adults who have simply always wanted to learn. I also work with singers preparing for auditions or pursuing goals such as the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. You do not need an impressive résumé to study with me. We start where you are.

I also love working with teenagers, including shy, hesitant, and neurodivergent singers. Singing can feel very personal, and I want lessons to be a place where students can experiment, make mistakes, develop their skills, and gain genuine confidence. I adapt my teaching to the way each student learns and processes information rather than expecting every student to learn the same way.

For families using educational scholarships, I am an approved provider for both Utah Fits All and the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship Program, and scholarship funds may be used for eligible lessons.

I hold a Ph.D. in Choral Music Education from Michigan State University and have 30 years of teaching experience, from children and teens through university students and advanced adult musicians. I previously served on the faculty of the University of Maryland School of Music, and my professional work has included voice and music instruction, university teaching, choral conducting, composition and arranging, and directing youth and adult choirs.

That breadth of experience shapes my teaching. I don't simply help students learn songs. I teach them how to listen, how to practice, how music works, and how to solve problems independently—so they become more confident singers and stronger musicians.

Whether you're preparing for an audition, strengthening your choral singing, returning to music after years away, or finally taking the voice lessons you've always wanted, you are welcome here.

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Bryce

I strongly recommend Melissa! She is a master teacher, knows everything about music, and even has a PhD in music education! She makes lessons fun and unforgettable.
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Bryce
I strongly recommend Melissa! She is a master teacher, knows everything about music, and even has a PhD in music education! She makes lessons fun and unforgettable.
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Ashley

I have many years of experience with Melissa as a musician and an educator. My children and I have sung in her choirs and she also provides music theory and composition tutoring to my teenaged son. Melissa is not only a brilliant educator and musician but also deeply kind, positive, enthusiastic, understanding, flexible, generous, funny, and fun. She is a rare combination of technical excellence, musicianship, teaching skill, vast experience, and a delightful personality. I recommend her to everyone I can.
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Ashley
I have many years of experience with Melissa as a musician and an educator. My children and I have sung in her choirs and she also provides music theory and composition tutoring to my teenaged son. Melissa is not only a brilliant educator and musician but also deeply kind, positive, enthusiastic, understanding, flexible, generous, funny, and fun. She is a rare combination of technical excellence, musicianship, teaching skill, vast experience, and a delightful personality. I recommend her to everyone I can.
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Scott

Melissa is the most supportive and patient teacher. She obviously loves teaching music. My grandchildren have taken lessons and been in her choirs and she has helped and uplifted them. Highly recommended.
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Scott
Melissa is the most supportive and patient teacher. She obviously loves teaching music. My grandchildren have taken lessons and been in her choirs and she has helped and uplifted them. Highly recommended.
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Laurie

I highly recommend Dr. Melissa Mills as a voice teacher. Every lesson she is encouraging and tailored to my individual goals. She explains vocal techniques in a way that is easy to understand, and I've noticed improvement in my confidence, vocal range, and overall performance. She creates a positive, supportive environment where I feel comfortable learning and growing. Her patience, professionalism, and genuine passion for teaching make every lesson enjoyable. If you're looking for an outstanding voice teacher who truly cares about you and your progress, Dr. Mills is the perfect choice!
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Laurie
I highly recommend Dr. Melissa Mills as a voice teacher. Every lesson she is encouraging and tailored to my individual goals. She explains vocal techniques in a way that is easy to understand, and I've noticed improvement in my confidence, vocal range, and overall performance. She creates a positive, supportive environment where I feel comfortable learning and growing. Her patience, professionalism, and genuine passion for teaching make every lesson enjoyable. If you're looking for an outstanding voice teacher who truly cares about you and your progress, Dr. Mills is the perfect choice!
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5h: $441
10h: $883

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30-minute lessons: $50
45-minute lessons: $75
1-hour lessons: $100

Ph.D. music educator helps teens and adults build a healthy, confident, expressive singing voice

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