DESIGN
Recognizing that every student brings unique strengths and abilities, Marjorie creates a personalized vocal plan tailored to each individual's needs. At the heart of each plan are the singer's personal goals, carefully aligned with their age, experience level, and aspirations. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced vocalist, and no matter your preferred style, Marjorie provides expert guidance to help you grow and achieve lasting progress as a singer.
Marjorie meets you exactly where you are—and guides you to the next level
of your vocal journey with skill, care, and expertise
Develop a solid technical foundation and deep knowledge of classical repertoire, resulting in a healthy, sustainable vocal technique.
Explore a wide range of vocal styles—like pop, rock, jazz, and musical theatre—and develop techniques that support vocal freedom, versatility, and your own authentic style.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
Not only is she an expert singer and voice coach, but she understands
the physiology and mechanics of the voice as well.
- KELLEY NASSIEF -
Marilyn Crilley Professor of Opera
Portland State University
Classical voice training with Marjorie involves building healthy vocal technique through breath control, posture, tone production, resonance, and vocal agility. Students also work on classical repertoire, diction in English and foreign languages such as Italian, German, and French, sight-reading, and musical interpretation tailored to their voice type and goals. Classical voice coaching with Marjorie focuses on refining a singer’s interpretation, diction, and musicality within styles like opera, art song, and oratorio. Coaching complements technical lessons by helping singers bring stylistic accuracy and expressive depth to their performance. Students studying classical technique often sing in church choirs, community choruses, or have professional experience.
Marjorie’s vocal training and teaching philosophy is rooted in building healthy technique that minimizes tension and vocal strain, leading to a free, resonant tone. This process takes time and consistent practice, as effective technique develops gradually through the reinforcement of healthy habits and the release of limiting patterns that interfere with good singing.
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING
Not only is she an expert singer and voice coach, but she understands
the physiology and mechanics of the voice as well.
- KELLEY NASSIEF -
Marilyn Crilley Professor of Opera
Portland State University
Contemporary singing technique with Marjorie focuses on developing vocal freedom, stylistic versatility, and authentic expression across genres such as pop, rock, folk, indie, and musical theatre. These lessons are ideal for singers looking to develop a unique vocal style, improve flexibility, and build confidence with modern performance techniques—including microphone use and stage presence—all while maintaining healthy vocal habits.
Contemporary voice lessons are especially beneficial for show choir students, band members aiming to strengthen their vocals, and performers preparing for musical theatre auditions. Producing a healthy sound in contemporary styles requires strong breath support, balanced registration, and reduced tension throughout the body. Marjorie emphasizes vocal authenticity and teaches techniques to safely execute stylistic elements like belting, riffing, and breathy tone without strain.
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