Unlock your Voice !
I provide voice lessons to students of all ages and all experience levels. I have worked with young children all the way to professional singers. I guide you to find your own voice by giving you the tools you need to find your unique sound. I focus on healthy singing so you can sing for the rest of your life.
- 1. Musical Theatre
- 2. Pop
- 3. Rock
- 4. Classical
- 5. Jazz
- 6. Blues
Benefits of Lessons with
Highly trained
A Bachelor's and Master's degree in music, focusing on voice and music education. Additional focus and training in choral music and choral conducting.
10+ Years of Performance & Teaching
Over a decade of experience as a professional singer and teacher across multiple genres. Years of experience teaching singers to find their voices at an award-winning music school.
Flexible Lesson Styles
I work together with you to set your goals. I also adapt my teaching style to your needs and can pivot quickly. Also available to work in-person, virtual, and hybrid.
Affirming and Accepting Space
I believe everyone should be able to express themselves through music. I strive to ensure that all are welcome and safe in my studio. I am also a trained mental health professional and want you to be comfortable as you share your voice.
Sound and Safe Teaching
I have extensively studied the art of teaching and the science of the voice. I not only specialize in singing, but in repairing and healing your voice when it has been damaged.
Home-Based Studio
Work in a comfortable, homey but professional setting. No need to cover administrative overhead, allowing for lower costs for lessons.
What Lesson Length
is
30 Minutes
Great for children under 14 and beginners. Little or no formal singing experience, just looking to sing for fun and personal growth.
45 Minutes
Experienced teens and experienced adults. Performing semi-regularly in community groups like choirs and musicals, looking to build skills with specific goals in mind. Performing more complex songs with a number of years of experience.
60 Minutes
Seasoned professional. Actively performing professionally, completing or completed a degree or diploma in music. Has clear goals and timelines for their singing career.
What My Say
Rebecca McKay, Soprano, is an accomplished singer, educator, and community musician. Rebecca has performed as a soloist with The Elora Singers, Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, Spiritus Ensemble, Guelph Chamber Choir, Chorus Niagara, and Nota Bene Chamber Orchestra. She has been featured in numerous recital series and concert events, including St John's Music Series in Elora and Conrad Grebel's Noon Hour Recital Series. She has performed as a professional chorister all across Ontario for over 10 years.
Rebecca previously taught for over ten years at Laurier Academy of Music and Arts (formerly Beckett School). There, she had a robust studio and headed the vocal department for many years. While originally trained in classical music, Rebecca considers herself a crossover artist. She teaches and performs in a variety of styles from pop and rock to musical theatre to jazz. She has been lauded for her art song interpretation, energetic teaching, and warm, lush soprano voice.
Rebecca currently lives and works from her home-based studio in Elmira, where she is simultaneously completing a Master’s Degree in Psychotherapy. While music is still a part of her life, so is her passion for mental health and wellness. In her spare time, Rebecca runs marathons and dotes over her two mischievous cats, Memoosh and Carmen, as well as her beloved therapy dog, Denver the Yellow Lab.
