MORE THAN A WEEKLY VOICE LESSON
Why Singers Choose VOCES Academy of the Arts
Expert guidance, a personal path, and a community where children, teens, and adults can develop their voices and be heard.
Your Voice Is Not a Formula
Personalized training begins with the singer, not the method.
Every voice reflects a different body, history, personality, musical background, and set of goals. A one-size-fits-all sequence may be convenient, but it is rarely the most thoughtful way to train a singer.
At VOCES, exercises are chosen for a reason and adjusted according to response. Repertoire supports development rather than distracting from it. Progress is measured not by comparison with another singer, but by increased coordination, understanding, confidence, and artistic freedom.
Vocal Specialists, Not Generalists
Advanced training centered on the singing voice.
Every VOCES instructor holds a Master of Music in Vocal Performance or higher. Our faculty brings together performance, pedagogy, conducting, and educational experience while maintaining one shared expectation: each student deserves knowledgeable, individualized, and respectful instruction.
All new students are assessed by Dr. José Miguel Santelices, who recommends placement according to the singer's needs, goals, schedule, and current faculty availability.
From the Lesson Room to the Stage
Training becomes meaningful when it has somewhere to go.
VOCES presents two main concerts each year. These performances give students a goal, a process, and a supportive setting in which to apply technique under real artistic conditions.
Additional community experiences and special 21+ karaoke nights give adult students informal ways to sing, connect, and build confidence. Participation is guided by readiness and goals rather than pressure.
Science-Based, Artistically Alive
Technique should support expression, not replace it.
VOCES uses evidence-based principles to make vocal training clearer and more sustainable. Students learn to recognize coordination, reduce unnecessary effort, and practice with greater independence. At the same time, lessons remain connected to language, style, storytelling, repertoire, and the individual reasons a person chooses to sing.
The goal is not to manufacture identical voices. It is to help each singer discover greater freedom, reliability, and expressive possibility within their own instrument.
A Community for All Ages
VOCES is home to children discovering their first healthy vocal habits, teenagers developing through changing voices and growing ambitions, adults beginning or returning to singing, and experienced performers refining advanced work.
This range of ages and experiences is part of what makes the academy distinctive. Students see that artistic development does not belong to a single age, genre, or career path. There is always another level of understanding and another way to be heard.
Supporting Vocal Artistry Beyond the Studio
Official Sponsor of Atchley Opera
VOCES Academy of the Arts is proud to serve as an Official Sponsor of Atchley Opera. This relationship reflects our commitment to supporting performance opportunities, vocal artistry, and the continued presence of opera within the Dallas-Fort Worth cultural community.
The VOCES Student Journey
ASSESSMENT
We listen to your voice, history, goals, and needs
PLACEMENT
We recommend the instructor and plan that best fit your development
TRAINING
Weekly lessons build technique, musicianship, repertoire, and confidence
APPLICATION
Concerts and community experiences create opportunities to use what you learn
GROWTH
Your plan evolves as your voice, understanding, and goals develop
Why VOCES FAQ
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No. VOCES provides serious, professional instruction for many kinds of goals, including personal enjoyment, confidence, choir, theatre, auditions, collegiate preparation, and professional development.
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VOCES shares standards of healthy, evidence-based, individualized training, but each instructor brings professional judgment, experience, and personality to the lesson. Placement considers the best fit for the student.
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The assessment is designed to understand the singer before recommending ongoing study. It includes discussion, guided vocal work, observation, immediate feedback, and a placement recommendation.
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Performance opportunities are designed to support growth, not create unnecessary pressure. Your instructor can help you choose goals that build confidence gradually.
Expert guidance.
A personal path.
A place to be heard.
Your first step is not proving what you can already do. It is allowing us to understand your voice and help you imagine what may be possible next.