Student Testimonials
Maxwell Porterfield, soprano
Currently living and performing in NYC
BM in Voice Performance from University of Houston
MM in Voice Performance/Opera University of Tennessee
Kelly Balmaceda really invests in her students. She has a vibrant spirit, caring personality, and dependable professionalism. During my time in her studio Kelly helped me to develop a healthy vocal technique and practical performance skills. Not only is she an effective teacher but the summer programs that she directs for young artists provide feedback, training, and performance experience which have been instrumental to my development and studies as a classical singer.
Currently living and performing in NYC
BM in Voice Performance from University of Houston
MM in Voice Performance/Opera University of Tennessee
Kelly Balmaceda really invests in her students. She has a vibrant spirit, caring personality, and dependable professionalism. During my time in her studio Kelly helped me to develop a healthy vocal technique and practical performance skills. Not only is she an effective teacher but the summer programs that she directs for young artists provide feedback, training, and performance experience which have been instrumental to my development and studies as a classical singer.
Arnie Rodriguez, tenor
Currently performing in the National Tour of Cinderella
Bachelor Musical Theater at Boston Conservatory of Music
My experience with Kelly as my vocal teacher was completely brilliant! She was the highest recommended voice teacher in the city and I could not have been blessed with a better teacher and mentor. Our lessons were always about singing safely. She would choose repertoire that was challenging, but appropriate for my age/vocal range. She made sure I got the proper training to turn my singing into a career. Kelly always encouraged me to take chances on my wildest dreams, which resulted in my acceptance to The Boston Conservatory. She helped me develop as a young artist and gave me the tools to continue my journey in becoming a professional artist.
Currently performing in the National Tour of Cinderella
Bachelor Musical Theater at Boston Conservatory of Music
My experience with Kelly as my vocal teacher was completely brilliant! She was the highest recommended voice teacher in the city and I could not have been blessed with a better teacher and mentor. Our lessons were always about singing safely. She would choose repertoire that was challenging, but appropriate for my age/vocal range. She made sure I got the proper training to turn my singing into a career. Kelly always encouraged me to take chances on my wildest dreams, which resulted in my acceptance to The Boston Conservatory. She helped me develop as a young artist and gave me the tools to continue my journey in becoming a professional artist.
Johnathan Salinas, tenor
Graduate in Vocal Performance at Texas State University
Kelly Balmaceda has become a mentor and great friend to me ever since I started taking lessons from her. While in her studio, I not only gained a solid technique in singing but I have become a much better overall actor and performer. Kelly has such a strong commitment to her students overall success, during my time with her she helped prepare me for competitions such as “The Classical Singer High School Competition” in Chicago, IL, upcoming College Auditions, and organized amazing vocal intensive workshops for her students. Kelly has been a great influence in my life and still is! Even though I am in college miles away she is always there to help in any way possible. I am beyond grateful that I found her, and cannot recommend her highly enough.
Graduate in Vocal Performance at Texas State University
Kelly Balmaceda has become a mentor and great friend to me ever since I started taking lessons from her. While in her studio, I not only gained a solid technique in singing but I have become a much better overall actor and performer. Kelly has such a strong commitment to her students overall success, during my time with her she helped prepare me for competitions such as “The Classical Singer High School Competition” in Chicago, IL, upcoming College Auditions, and organized amazing vocal intensive workshops for her students. Kelly has been a great influence in my life and still is! Even though I am in college miles away she is always there to help in any way possible. I am beyond grateful that I found her, and cannot recommend her highly enough.
