Our Plateau Montreal singing teachers have backgrounds in opera, pop, jazz, song writing, musical theatre, improvisation, sound engineering, piano, guitar, and healthy vocal technique. Each voice teacher has worked with beginners, kids, adults, recording artists, and is themself an active performer in addition to offering private singing lessons.
Wherever you live, singing lessons are close by.
Panther Matumona, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and Hip-Hop producer, has honed a musical experience with the energy of an iconic one man show. Taking elements from both live instrumentation and electronic music, Panther Matumona prides himself on being at the cutting edge of modern rap music production as well as creating poignant lyrics aimed at the awakened soul.
Raised in Vancouver BC, Panther Matumona built his reputation one show at a time, going on to perform sold out shows and gaining a solid following of excited turnup fans and clarity seekers in the process. In the media, Panther was featured on front covers and was positively reviewed in coveted magazines. Panther is undoubtedly skilled in the studio, but his passion for performing is obvious to anyone who has seen him anywhere around the world. He alone can draw the audience in and take them on a journey of rapid-fire verses and velvety vocals. His is a soul meant for storytelling and his honest commitment to “Doing It Yourself” can’t lose. As Panther spent his time working to perfect his self-produced sound, powerful drums with colourful transporting melodies and creative message, he also was featured on many collaborations that allowed him to gain a larger fanbase internationally.
Panther Matumona has gained support from artists such as Snails, with tracks mixed live by Skrillex at Red Rocks Theatre, collaborations with notable artists, earned track placements in the blockbuster “Fast & Furious: Hobbs and Shaw”, “John Wick 2”, “The Kinsmen” as well as the Finale of the HBO show “Ballers” and UFC Fight trailers. With many performances across Canada & Europe, ranging from the Shambhala Music Festival in BC, and Red Club In Moscow to Pop Montreal in Quebec, Panther Matumona has performed alongside such notable artists as Snoop Dogg, Kurupt , Daz, Freddie Gibbs, Ab-Soul, BTSM, Joey Bada$$, Underachievers, The Beatnuts, Apashe, Snails and ONYX.
Ian Sabourin is a professional opera singer, performer, and sought-after vocal coach specializing in helping singers unlock their full potential. With a background in rock, pop, and classical music, Ian brings a unique and versatile approach to vocal training.
Originally from Toronto, Ian fronted a rock band before earning a Bachelor’s in Voice Performance from the University of Toronto and a Master’s in Opera Performance from McGill University. Now based in Montreal, he has built a thriving career as both a performer and teacher, helping singers worldwide develop confidence, technique, and artistry.
With 20 years of performing experience and a decade of vocal coaching, Ian has trained over 300 students of all levels. His teaching focuses on vocal health, breath control, and building a strong foundation tailored to each singer’s goals. He has worked with artists like Edwin Raphael (recent U.S./UK tour) and Mopao (Montreal Jazz Fest). Ian was also featured on national television on Quel Talent!, Quebec’s version of America’s Got Talent.
As a performer, Ian is an in-demand countertenor with a passion for making classical music accessible. He has appeared on major stages across Canada and frequently brings opera to the streets. His recent and upcoming performances include roles with Opéra de Montréal, Ensemble Caprice, and the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra.
Angela Nashed wants to tell you a story through music that you haven’t heard before. Her sound, a blend of soul, funk, blues, and R&B carries you through her universe of love, pain, beauty, and poetry. As a daughter of Egyptian immigrants and a child of the 90s, Angela’s musical influences were eclectic at an early age and these worldly influences attribute to her a fresh style. Sensual, aching vocals that move across emotional and mental states, at times moving you to dance and at other times moving you to tears. With surprising turns yet familiar haunts, Angela ignites the full-bodied atmosphere and authentic textures of Soul/RnB. Her new album, “Unintentional” is now out everywhere. Listen now!
I put out records as an independent artist, I can help students navigate the following: the process of finding their style, connecting with other artists, finding a producer and a band, how to organize a show,etc. When I started as an independent artist this process was so difficult and I wouldn’t have been able to navigate without my own mentors. There was so much misinformation that created much more stress rather than support. I personally have found the most success in my music by connecting energetically to my art. It has guided me to the place I am in now. I can help students who need this guidance and help them weed out all the information out there often used to exploit independent artists. I can help them focus on the joy and energy in music rather than the ‘hustle’ to help them build their music career with fun, presence and confidence.
Stephanie Sedlbauer is a portfolio artist from Burlington, Ontario who has been living in Montreal for the last 5 years. Stephanie specializes in vocal flexibility, performing in a wide variety of styles for the past 15 years. With a Masters in Opera and Voice from McGill University (2019) Stephanie is highly experienced and educated in western classical voice technique. Opera has led her to perform across North America, as well as Italy and Germany. But her love for singing started in rock and roll, as well as singers like Aretha Franklin and Etta James. This led her to a long early career as a young musical theatre chorus member, and many rock and contemporary stage performances, including the Burlington Sound of Music Festival, and singing a performance with the official Led Zeppelin Cover band. Obviously, Stephanie loves giving rock singing lessons and offers this in-demand service to ages 16+.
In 2012 she won the Adjudicators award for Best Director in the Sears Ontario Drama Festival, and she spent 3 years teaching group acting classes with the Academy of Film and Performing Arts in Burlington Ontario. From this, and her own love of performing, has come a passion to help guide singers and actors in developing their acting for performance and audition preparation.
“Be it coaching repertoire or staging scenes, we can discuss your goals and find the best approach to your next project in our audition preparation classes!”
Claudia is an operatic soprano from Cincinnati, Ohio who has been living in Montreal for two years. Claudia graduated from McGill University with a Master of Music in voice and opera performance, and obtained her Bachelor of Music in vocal performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
While she has been teaching voice for three years, Claudia has more than fifteen years of experience studying classical voice, performing in operas and musicals, and singing in choirs with stage experience including roles in The Magic Flute, Cendrillon, Die Fledermaus, L’Orfeo, Sweeney Todd, and more.
Claudia has also dabbled in choreography, working as assistant choreographer for Opera McGill’s 2023 production of Orfeo ed Euridice, and performing a fully self-staged version of Jonathan Dove’s unaccompanied song cycle, Ariel. She has also acted in several plays, and in medical simulations with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.
Claudia is a singing athlete, with a widely varied background in dance, gymnastics, roller skating, rock climbing, and swimming. She brings an athlete’s perspective to both performance and teaching, and has a wealth of knowledge in addressing and redirecting body tension.
Your voice is too soft. Your throat stars hurting before the end of the day. Your neck gets more and more stiff. You feel disconnected from your body when you give presentations- what does this mean?
You, like probably the majority of human beings on this planet, are falling victim to the tensions you have developed in your body throughout your lifetime. Just like a singer, you will need to learn to breathe and properly and speak with support. This is the key to vocal projection and stamina.
Private voice classes are geared towards identifying your habits and building a daily, simple routine for you to release tension and re-wire how your body produces sound.
Many recording artists have naturally good voices, but when something goes awry or they feel tension they have never experienced before- how do you sing through that? Jordanne offers vocal coaching specifically for artists who want to expand their range, tune op their technique for an international tour, or find technically easy ways to sing with different aesthetics. These lessons are highly customizable and many artists will come regularly for 1-3 months, and then come for more occasional tune-up classes.
Open to ages 16+
One of the few rock singing teachers in the city, Stephanie and Ian make easy work of finding the answer to, how do I sing rock music? Work on rock songs, rock singing technique, and compound it with breath work and building a strong stage presence.
Musical Theatre Singing lessons, Opera & Jazz Singing Lessons.
Vocal coaching with Stephanie is designed for adults with the exception of musical theatre, which lends itself well to the ages of 8+. Singing classes will focus on both technical and pedagogical advice for better vocal health and production. Voice classes can also incorporate recording session coaching and diction coaching for English, French, German, and Italian. Stephanie’s operatic background makes her an essential resource for singing without an accent and understanding how you sing with power. Professional singers looking for coaching and beginners are welcome.
Private Coaching for Audition Preparation.
These voice and acting classes are centered around auditions. Stephanie will show you how to act for a camera for the best possible audition packages you may need to send. Together, you will slate and review audition package materials (Resume/ CV feedback and assistance). Vocal classes will focus on performing with confidence and understanding how to practice for an audition. Acting classes incorporate monologue coaching, role coaching, and text work. Stephanie’s experience as a director will help you to stage your work for compelling performance and to move with the physicality of the character you are embodying.
Vocal coaching with Stephanie or Ian is designed for adults with the exception of musical theatre, which lends itself well to the ages of 8+ and includes adults. Singing classes will focus on both technical and pedagogical advice for better vocal health and production. Voice classes can also incorporate recording session coaching and diction coaching for English, French, German, and Italian. These teachers’ operatic backgrounds make them an essential resource for singing without an accent and understanding how you sing with power. Professional singers looking for coaching and beginners are welcome.
Get coaching from artists on proper recording studio techniques, microphone technique, and how to utilize your voice to get the best sound for your songs when in the studio. You will become better at recording yourself and others. Vocal coaching before or during your recording session will improve the your takes- get your song finished faster and easier! – and get your song to be the best it can be!
Alex Nicol
Jordanne was exceptional - I can't recommend her work enough to anyone seeking to improve their vocal technique and/or strength. She takes a full-body approach to singing, based on her training in Alexander Technique, which in my case meant connecting my posture to tension across my whole body. With Jordanne's guidance I was able to go from singing with tension and strain to singing with fluidity and support, all within a very short period of time. The newfound confidence I have in my voice is life-changing!
Recording Artist
Tara
Robert is the best voice teacher I've ever had. In addition to having an amazing voice and range (helpful when I need to hear the notes back) he's incredibly supportive and fun to work with. I've improved my voice drastically and he really helped me through learning to belt and riff! Thank you Robert!!
Rebecca
I absolutely LOVE Tylor. I started singing last May and I was super nervous about it. Singing is extremely personal and vulnerable, and for me it’s been so hard to feel comfortable enough to go to lessons because of how insecure I am about my voice. Once I summoned the courage to finally take lessons, I have to say that Tylor really went above and beyond to ensure I felt comfortable and safe.
Laurena Mayifuila Mayowele
Jordanne is great teacher! For the first time I contact her, I am very pleased. She took the time to truly understand what I needed. And, the first time I met her she made me feel so comfortable that I felt at ease to express myself. She made me do some exercise to see what my blocage was. Then gave me a routine, which is exactly what I needed. It have been only 3 courses but I can experience the change and improvement. And not only in singing and piano. I wasn’t aware of all the tension I use to have in my body. Now that I am conscious of that, I am able to relax my body and feel a deep connection.
Samantha Timmons
I did my first lesson with Jordie last week. She is very patient and has a lot of knowledge on vocal training. She made me see things from a different light in just one session! Her knowledge is impeccable. I’m looking forward to working on my voice with her! I already feel improvement in just a week. Truly recommend her.
Julian Basurto
Throughly enjoyed my lessons with Express and Ian! Would definitely recommend. I looked for a long time for a singing teacher that I could have fun with, connect with, and grow my voice. Ian was definitely that teacher for me. The concerts were great too to be a part of. Thank you guys!
Have you always wanted to work with a singing teacher who could coach you through your recordings?
What about a vocal coach who will go to the recording studio with you to make sure you get your best sound laid down on a track?
For sure you want a teacher who understands how to avoid vocal injury and incorporates that knowledge into their teaching style.
Private voice lessons with our Plateau teachers are focused, tailored to your individual needs and skill level. Some students come to the Plateau to learn classical singing, others want to have a teacher who can coach them on jazz as they record a song in a professional studio. Lessons with our plateau teachers in Montreal will enable you to gain confidence, sing in studio spaces that are inspiring and professional, and give you access to vocal technique used by advanced singers.
Don’t hesitate to ask your teacher to leave the Plateau and join you at your recording studio: Having your vocal coach in studio sessions with you is a trick used by advanced students to make the most of your recording time.
While all of these teachers have a recording setup at their home studios in the Plateau, they are willing to travel with you throughout Montreal to your show or recording studio time in order to coach you or warm you up.
In our experience, vocal coaches can be life savers in these moments of performance. Particularly for singers whose first time it is recording! Nerves get in the way: let us build your confidence.
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