Own the Stage—Without Losing Your Voice
Elite Coaching for Singers Who Need More Than Just Technique
Bringing 20 years of opera, rock, and storytelling together to train voices
that can handle anything—intensity, movement, and extreme emotional states—without vocal breakdown.
WHO I WORK WITH:
🔹 Opera singers who want to break free from “park & bark” and master raw, physical, high-intensity performance while keeping vocal technique intact.
🔹 Actors & musical theater performers who need vocal endurance for eight shows a week.
🔹 Dancers & instrumentalists stepping into vocal performance for the first time.
🔹 Composers looking for advising on vocal writing across voice types.
This is not just voice training. This is about total performance transformation.
Meet Dr. Wes—Your Guide to a Fearless Voice
I know what it takes to command a stage, make your voice unforgettable and how to sustain a career involving high-intensity roles that push both physical and vocal limits. I’ve performed everywhere—from Off-Broadway to Level 1-5 opera houses, small cafés to major festivals.
Along the way, I’ve placed in top vocal competitions, earned major grants, and built a reputation for dynamic, versatile performances in opera, musical theater, and new works.
I specialize in helping performers develop voices that are:
Powerful – Built for high-stakes performance.
Expressive – A voice that moves people.
Built to Last – Sustainable, resilient, and adaptable.
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WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
SINGERS
Technical Mastery and Vocal Longevity:
“Wes transformed my approach to breath support and vowel placement, making my voice not only more powerful but also more sustainable.”
Vocal Freedom and Consistency:
“I now achieve greater consistency and fullness
in my sound across my entire range.”
Artistry and Expression:
“With Wes’ s help, I was able to bring my aria to the next dramatic level. He encouraged me to push myself and think outside the box while creating a fun, comfortable environment.”
ACTORS, DANCERS, INSTRUMENTALISTS, AND COMPOSERS
Empowering Vocal Confidence:
“Wes creates a supportive space where I can explore my voice, take risks, and embrace the growth that comes with imperfection.”
Breaking Through Technical and Mental Barriers:
“I came away with tools that made belting feel accessible and sustainable while shifting my mindset to welcome the challenges needed for vocal growth.”
Advising Composers:
“Wes offers unique insights into vocal writing, helping me understand how to craft pieces that feel natural for singers while expanding my compositional skills.”
INDUSTRY TESTIMONIALS
“Wes is a singer who understands the relationship between his voice, the orchestra, subtle shades of tempo, and phrasing around text. Because of this, our collaborations have been wonderful, intuitive, and easy going, an important part of the singer/conductor interaction.”
-Dean Williamson
Conductor & Music Director of Nashville Opera
“Working with Wes is like popcorn for smart people, he is a very generous actor/singer who explores roles at a very rare level of depth. His aptitude to adjust like a chameleon to one’s vision is simply remarkable and is the proof of great technique, research, psychology, but also, empathy.”
-Maria Todaro
Stage Director & GD of Florida Grand Opera
Why Work With Me?
Decades of Stage Experience – I know firsthand what works in high-pressure, professional environments.
Elite-Level Pedagogy – Combining historical technique with
modern vocal science.
A Coach Who Gets It – I’m a performer, not just a teacher. I train artists to succeed in real-world scenarios.
Credentials & Awards
🎓 DMA & Bachelor’s in Voice Performance – University of Michigan
🎓 Artist Diploma – Academy of Vocal Arts
🏆 Hermitage Foundation Resident Artist (2026)
🏆 Sullivan Foundation Career Development Award
🏆 Loren L. Zachary Society Competition Finalist
🏆 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions (Regional Winner)
🏆 Opera Index Competition Finalist
Teaching both In Person (NYC) and ONLINE
Lessons, Role Preparation, Repertoire Building, Audition Strategy & Dramatic Coaching