ONLINE VOICE LESSONS
Personalized online voice lessons help teens and adults build healthy vocal function, coordinated breath, resonance, and expressive singing—from beginners to advanced singers.
A Voice That Feels Free, Reliable, and Your Own
Understand how your voice works, develop easier coordination through the range, and sing with freer tone, clearer purpose, and confidence.
Students develop practical tools for healthy vocal function: breath coordination, resonance, registration, listening, communication, and expressive presence.
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Technique in Service of Music
Science-guided vocal work connects efficient coordination with musical freedom and artistry.
Voice and body
Breath coordination, resonance, registration, and articulation support a responsive instrument and easier access to high notes.
Music and meaning
Style, language, phrasing, interpretation, sight-singing, and listening turn technique into communication.
The Confident Musician Method™ for Singers
Understand
Understand vocal function through attentive listening and clear explanation.
Develop
Develop reliable vocal coordination through purposeful practice.
Express
Express through text, style, interpretation, and your own artistic point of view.
Perform
Perform with preparation strategies that support presence and flexibility.
Complete beginners
Teens building strong foundations
Adults singing for personal fulfillment
Returning singers
RCM voice students
Singers preparing for auditions and performances
How Online Voice Lessons Work
Online lessons use a clear camera angle, good listening habits, and simple tools to keep the work focused. Students usually need a computer or tablet, stable internet, a quiet space, and a second device or speaker for accompaniment when appropriate. Setup can be discussed in the introductory session.
RCM Examinations, Auditions, and Performances
Preparation can include repertoire planning, healthy technique, musicianship, diction, interpretation, sight-singing, ear training, and performance strategy—always adapted to the student’s goals and timeline.
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STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Vocal Competitions for Young Singers
Vocal competitions can give young singers a meaningful goal, valuable feedback, performance experience, and opportunities for recognition or scholarships. Competition preparation may include repertoire selection, vocal and musical development, interpretation, recording preparation, and strategies for performing with confidence.
The opportunities below welcome singers from approximately age 12 through the college years. Eligibility, repertoire requirements, fees, formats, and deadlines may change, so students and families should confirm current information directly with each competition before applying.
Online Competitions
ONLINE · MULTIPLE DEADLINES
Charleston International Music Competition
An international online competition for singers and instrumentalists of many ages and nationalities. Students submit a performance video and compete in age-based divisions. Multiple themed competitions are offered throughout the year, providing flexible opportunities to enter repertoire already being studied. Selected performers may receive prizes, certificates, online recognition, and performance features.
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ONLINE · AGES 13–18
Young Vocalists Online Competition
An annual classical voice competition for singers ages 13–18. Contestants submit two recorded performances, and every participant receives detailed written feedback from the adjudication panel. Cash prizes, honorable mentions, and recommendation letters for top finishers may also be offered.
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ONLINE · ALL AGES
Vivaldi International Music Competition
A fully online international competition accepting video submissions from vocalists of all ages. Recurring competition seasons offer age-based divisions, certificates, rankings, and online recognition for selected performers.
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ONLINE · AGE DIVISIONS
American Virtuoso International Music Competition
An online competition for vocalists and instrumentalists, with young-artist divisions that include ages 11–14 and 15–18, as well as adult categories. The organization periodically offers themed editions centered on musical periods and styles.
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Advanced and Scholarship Competitions
REGIONAL + NATIONAL
NATS Student Auditions
The National Association of Teachers of Singing offers classical, musical-theatre, commercial-music, and spiritual categories for children, teens, college students, and young adults studying with participating NATS teachers. Students receive adjudicator comments and may advance from chapter or regional auditions to the national level.
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HIGH SCHOOL · CLASSICAL VOICE
Schmidt High School Vocal Competition
A highly regarded classical voice competition for eligible high-school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Regional competitions may include live and virtual options. Winners receive cash awards and may qualify for the national competition.
View the Schmidt High School Competition
UNDERGRADUATE · CLASSICAL VOICE
Schmidt Undergraduate Vocal Competition
A national competition for undergraduate classical singers. The competition begins with an online application and recorded performances, followed by a live final round for selected singers.
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HIGH SCHOOL + COLLEGE
CS Music Vocal Competition
Classical and musical-theatre divisions are offered for high-school and college singers. The larger CS Music Convention may also include masterclasses, university auditions, professional feedback, scholarships, and performance opportunities.
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VIDEO AUDITION + WINNERS’ RECITAL
American Protégé International Vocal Competition
An international video-audition competition with divisions for ages 11–14, ages 15–17, college students, and adult singers. Selected winners may be invited to participate in a winners’ recital at Carnegie Hall. Families should review all participation, travel, and performance costs before entering.
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Washington State Opportunities
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOLS
WIAA/WMEA Solo and Ensemble Contest
Washington high-school students participate through their school music programs. Winners from regional contests advance to the state competition in Ellensburg, which includes multiple solo vocal categories.
View Washington State Contest Information
GRADES 3–12 · OLYMPIA
Masterworks Youth Music Competition
Open to vocal and instrumental students in grades 3–12. Scholarship recipients may be invited to perform in a Masterworks Choral Ensemble concert in Olympia.
View the Youth Music Competition
Choosing the Right Competition
Not every competition is appropriate for every singer or stage of vocal development. Repertoire requirements, readiness, recording quality, travel, entry fees, adjudicator feedback, and the selectivity of the awards should all be considered.
Some online competitions are especially useful for setting goals, building confidence, and gaining recording experience, while advanced competitions may require several contrasting selections and a higher level of technical, musical, and performance preparation.
Interested in Competition Preparation?
Competition preparation can be incorporated into regular voice lessons and adapted to the singer’s age, experience, repertoire, and goals.
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Liliana H.
“My daughter became a student of Dr. Raluca Marinescu after showing interest in taking voice lessons, specifically opera. She is also giving her lessons in music theory/sight reading on the piano, which is an invaluable skill for any singer to have. Dr. Marinescu’s expert teaching, professionalism and kindness have contributed to my daughter feeling more confident and self assured, not only during class, but in her everyday life. We are so grateful to her.”