In sixth grade, Kylie quit ice skating after 8 years. With this drastic change, her mom encouraged her to try new things, one of those things being choir. Kylie has been singing and performing for over 10 years, participating in numerous choirs and tours. Kylie grew up in Fountain Valley, California, and attended Fountain Valley High School, where she participated in choir. With the chamber choir, she was able to travel domestically and internationally, singing solos in places such as the Sydney Opera House. After high school, Kylie moved to Louisiana to attend Northwestern State University of Louisiana, in order to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Music Performance. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, she was not able to travel internationally, but was still able to compete virtually in the Leonardo DaVinci International Choral Festival, where she received the award of Best Female Soloist. Kylie loves to create a comfortable environment for her students, giving them a space to express themselves through music. She enjoys working with people of all ages, from all musical backgrounds, and encourages people to use music as a vessel for every emotion that may not be easy to say. Kylie enjoys video production and content creation, exploring the OC food scene, and spending time with her cat, Meatloaf.

Taite is a singer, actor, and performer from Orange County who has grown up in theatre since she was three years old. She is passionate about vocal health and not only singing in a manner that preserves the voice, but taking care of the voice even when it is not in use. With over a decade of vocal training and theatre experience, she embraces and implements her passion for vocal confidence throughout her work. She strives to make singing fun, and to build trust in one’s voice while prioritizing vocal health. Her favorite part about singing is the feeling when your full body is connecting to the music and working together in harmony. Feeling your hard work pay off by hitting a note you’ve been working to reach is the most fulfilling feeling imaginable.

Shania graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a BA in Music Education. She has studied classical voice for the last decade and is currently pursuing her MM in Vocal Performance at Cal State Long Beach. She has performed at the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall and even traveled internationally to perform in opera productions and choral tours. Her early passion for music was fueled by artists like Taylor Swift, Sara Bareilles, and Adele.  

Shania is passionate about empowering her students to pursue musical opportunities in their communities. She works to strengthen her students’ vocal technique and overall understanding of music. She believes that her role as a teacher is to guide students to discover their limitless ability.

Michaela is a singer, songwriter, and producer originally from Meriden, Connecticut. She spent much of her time growing up performing in musicals, playing the flute and piano, and singing Kelly Clarkson songs in her mom’s car after school. She worked with several voice teachers throughout the years and went on to receive her BA in Theater Arts from Boston College. During her time there, she began writing her own music and subsequently learned to produce using Ableton Live. In the fall of 2021, she relocated to Los Angeles, and in May 2022 she released her single “Side By Side” under the artist name Michaela Ari.

Michaela is incredibly excited to teach at The Inside Voice and feels so fortunate to join a team that prioritizes the unique goals and experience of each student over one specific, impersonalized curriculum. She is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment and teaching healthy, effective, and stylistically accurate techniques that will help each student sing the music they love.

Janet is a jazz vocalist who performs across Orange County and LA and also sings in a caroling company and various choral ensembles. Janet received her dual bachelors degree in Music Education and Vocal Performance from Chapman University and a master’s degree in performance from Berklee College of Music. Through her eclectic background, Janet has had experience with many styles of music. She loves to create a personalized environment for each of her students; catering to their learning style, skill level and musical interests. She wants to give her students the tools they need to be the best musicians they can be and to understand their instrument and the music they perform on multiple levels. Janet strives to combine a solid foundation of technique with confident performance and a comprehensive musical knowledge in each of her students.

Nathan is a Latin-American musician from Los Angeles county. His journey with music started with his high school jazz program. From here, he has gone on to study at Fullerton College where he studied both classical and jazz voice. While there, he sang in FCC’s chamber choir, operas, and vocal jazz ensembles. Nathan later transferred to Cal State University, Long Beach. At Long Beach, he sang in both of their internationally acclaimed ensembles— BCCM’s Chamber Choir under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Talberg and BCCM’s Pacific Standard Time (vocal jazz ensemble) under the direction of Christine Guter. He graduated with a degree in Jazz Studies in the spring of 2022. Nathan loves being able to pass down the knowledge and experiences that were passed down to him. Nothing makes him more happy than being able to hear the growth in a student and seeing the moment that they start hearing it for themselves.

Celia is a classically trained vocalist and musical theatre performer from Indio, CA. She graduated with her BA in Music with an Emphasis in Vocal Performance from Regis University in Denver. Her experience includes choral ensembles, solo classical performance, straight plays, and musical theatre. She was the first place at the Hi-Desert Cultural Center Vocal Competition and a finalist in the NATS Musical Theatre Vocal Competition. She was also a therapeutic music intern, singing for patients in the cardiac and cancer treatment area. She believes music is the ultimate selfless gift because it requires vulnerability, honesty, and empathy. Celia wants students to have a safe space to feel creative and express themselves, and then go forth into the world as their most authentic selves and use music to make it a better place.

Mairead has been at The Inside Voice for years and loves teaching here! She graduated from UCLA with a degree in ethnomusicology and a minor in music industry. While there, she sang in the Gluck Vocal Jazz ensemble and in Awaken A Cappella, the group Sara Bareilles is an alumnus of. Mairead worked for the Smithsonian on their Learning Pathways for music education, to help provide free resources for schoolteachers to share with their students about global music and culture. She’s done singing for weddings and events, as well as a short stint in an Irish music band, but now focuses on teaching and improving her vocal pedagogy knowledge. Her objective is always to meet students where they’re at, while also helping them to set goals that they can be proud of.

Madison is a singer-songwriter, performer, and teacher who’s been training in music since she was 5. She’s had the privilege of working with talented teachers, producers, and mentors across the country and has learned a lot from being highly involved in the music industry. She’s performed at renowned venues such as Whiskey a Go Go, Tootsies Orchid Lounge, The Ranch Saloon, CMA Fest, OC Fair, House of Blues, Hollywood & Highland, and many more. She has an encouraging and fun approach to teaching and loves helping students of all levels and ages improve and learn to best express themselves.

Emma is a lifelong SoCal resident who loves working with students of all ages. She’s studied vocal technique since the age of twelve–beginning with TIV’s founder, Molly and now teaches piano, guitar, and ukulele in addition to voice. She graduated from Loyola Marymount University, where she worked with the Sinatra Opera Workshop and earned her degree in Theatre Arts.

Emma loves teaching her students to understand and appreciate their own unique voices. Music can be a vulnerable thing, so building up one’s knowledge and confidence is hugely important! She looks forward to helping each of her students achieve that, as well as their own personal goals.

Daisy is a Theatre Arts major at Cal State University Fullerton. She’s been involved in music her entire life, performing in famous venues with her choir worldwide, including the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, The Grand Old Opry in Nashville, and the Hollywood Bowl. She’s also had some incredible opportunities to work in the theatre and as a recording artist. She believes music is both a tool for communication and an art form and that it’s essential to our humanity. What she hopes for all aspiring musicians is that they can find their own voice and grow as an artist. She hopes to create a space where students learn that it’s ok to make mistakes and to push the boundaries of what is possible for them. She believes that lessons should be based on student interest. There is no singular good way to teach, and lessons are tailored to your goals and needs!