Hi there! I’m Laura Williams, mezzo-soprano and singing voice specialist with 20 years of experience.
Connect with your voice.
sing smarter-
not harder
Your voice deserves to be powerful, flexible, and uniquely yours. I specialize in healthy technique, stylistic versatility, and performance coaching that builds real confidence. Together, we’ll grow the kind of voice that lasts.
Develop Vocal Technique for any genre
I hold degrees from Brevard College and the University of Colorado, Boulder, as well as the Certificate of Vocology from the National Center for Voice and Speech in Salt Lake City. In the Asheville area, I’ve been a Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice at Western Carolina University and am currently on the Voice Faulty at Mars Hill University. I’ve had the honor of performing and teaching internationally in Germany, Tunisia, China, and Chile, and has served on the faculties of several music and voice programs, including those at CU Denver and the International College of Beijing. As a soloist or ensemble alto, I’ve performed with esteemed organizations such as the International Bach Akademie, Oregon Bach Festival, Colorado Bach Ensemble, and the Charlotte Bach Festival.
I’m a musician with a deep love for music and a desire to share and cultivate that passion in others.
Having undergone years of vocal trauma, multiple vocal surgeries and habilitation, I have a deep understanding of the emotional and physical challenges that vocal pathologies can bring. In my work with singers, I use my extensive experience, education, and training in the Alexander Technique to help them cultivate awareness, connect with their natural vocal abilities, and find their voices again.
Pricing
$85
1 Hour Voice Lesson
1-hour voice lessons typically consist of 2 general areas of focus, depending on the student:
-Warming up the voice, vocal technique application, aural skill and musicianship development
-Coaching repertoire: mastering notes and rhythms, character & text analysis and performance preparation: incorporating topics or sustainable vocal technique and effective performance habits
*1-hour lessons are not always a good fit for everyone, especially much younger singers. Generally recommended for 15 +
$70
45 Minute Voice Lesson
$200
Vocal Health Consultation
$50
30 Min Voice or Piano Lesson
45 min Voice lessons typically consist of 2 general areas of focus, depending on the student:
-Warming up the voice, vocal technique application, aural skill and musicianship development
-Coaching repertoire: mastering notes and rhythms, character & text analysis and performance preparation: incorporating topics or sustainable vocal technique and effective performance habits
Vocal Health Consultations are a great start on the path to vocal habilitation and recovery. A 90 minute session is typically needed to begin, where we'll address concerns, physical health history, environment, current vocal usage, vocal goals along with a potential timeline and recovery plan.
Study voice or piano in a 30 min lesson. Great for beginners and children under 15 years old.
Lucy says:
“Laura met me where I was and helped me get to where I wanted to be. I always appreciate her holistic emphasis on vocal health and her kind, perceptive teaching style. If you’re looking for someone who will work with you to reach your vocal goals and potential without stress or tension, the search is over.”
Sarah says:
Laura brings humor, relatability, and a non-judgmental style and coupled with her HUGE wealth of knowledge and experience—this class is one of the best learning environments for a subject that can be super scary to the beginner! The mechanics and nuts and bolts of singing are not at all what I thought it was—her lessons turned everything I assumed about singing upside down—in a good way!
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"Laura is an absolute joy to work with. Her method merges her studies with her experience and provides valuable insight on how the vocal mechanism operates. She was able to address questions using language and imagery relevant to me. Laura is super knowledgeable and approachable. Some of the most valuable information she provided me with includes vocal hygiene, awareness, audition etiquette and some of the basic business aspects of performing."
Zac
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“I can without a doubt say that Laura has been one of the most influential educational presences in my life. She helped me to find my vocal strong suits and strengthen my weak points while deepening my understanding of music as a whole, as well as myself as a musician. I wouldn’t be the artist I am today had it not been for her superior instruction.”
Becca
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“I was a very mediocre singer and Laura coached me for an audition and then my role (yay!) in a musical. She strengthened my sight reading and even tutored me through my college theory and music courses that were required for my major. Laura is a patient, smart and talented teacher who knows a ton about vocal health and recovery. Highly recommended!”
Caroline
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“We feel so lucky we found Laura. We saw our daughter’s confidence and talent improve almost immediately. Laura connects so well with her students and motivates them to excel!!!”
Elizabeth
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“I LOVED working with Laura. She is incredibly knowledgeable in vocal production and various forms/genres of music. Coming from a strictly classical background, I always felt lessons operated on one track. With Laura, there was a sigh of relief to have the freedom to explore other genres and find where my voice belongs. Her relaxed and caring attitude made for a comfortable space to learn and grow as a vocalist and musician. There is a genuine care for her students with Laura, the best voice teacher I’ve ever had!”
Emily M.
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“Laura helped me rediscover my love of singing. She explains technique and pedagogy in ways that are easy to understand and always super helpful. Our lessons were always the best part of my week!"
Emily I.
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“I don’t have enough words to say how amazing Laura is. She changed the way I sing and I made significant progress with her. She is hilarious, kind and brilliant and everyone should work with her!”
Joelle
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“This is going to sounds cheesy, but I don’t think that I would be where I am today without Laura. I started taking vocal lessons with her when I was probably around 8 or 9, and still figuring out exactly who I was, and how to find my voice. I was a shy kid, and the idea of singing in front of someone else was one of the scariest things for me. As soon as I met Laura, though, she made me feel at home, and completely comfortable in the space. It’s crazy to think about myself in that time, because especially in terms of music, I’ve grown so much since then with Laura’s help. She taught me so many valuable things: about performing, singing, not completely destroying my vocal cords (ha), and just being able to express myself through music, which is now the most important thing in my life. Every time that I go onstage (no matter where I’m performing), I am using some aspect of what Laura taught me, and I couldn’t be more thankful to have her as a mentor in my life. She’s one of the kindest, most talented people that I’ve ever met, and I think that if you ever have the opportunity to work with her in any way, you’re going to come away with something beneficial.
Finn
