The Swain Studio Instructors

At The Swain Studio we utilize a tiered membership model for pricing. Each instructor’s education, teaching, and performance experience are all taken into consideration during the recruitment of the talented and accomplished educators who calls our studio their teaching “home.”

If you are someone brand new to learning an instrument, singing, or acting, or, are looking for an instructor for a young beginner, our Assistant Instructors may be the best option. If you’re intermediate or advanced, consider working with an Associate or Master Instructor.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to lessons@theswainstudio.com for assistance!

Master Instructors

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Justin T. Swain, MM, MA

Master Instructor
Education
  • Doctor of Musical Arts, Vocal Pedagogy (3rd-Year, In-Progress)
  • Master of Music, Vocal Performance
  • Master of Arts, Vocal Pedagogy
  • NYU Vocology Certificate
  • Vocal Pedagogy Certificate (Voice Study Centre)
  • 2024 National Association of Singing (NATS) Intern

Specialties
  • Musical Theater Voice
  • Contemporary / Commercial Voice
  • Classical Voice
  • Voice Science & Pedagogy
  • College Audition Prep
  • Foreign Language Diction (Italian, French, German, Spanish)
  • Beginner to Intermediate Piano
  • Early Music Education
Note: Due to extremely limited availability, students must demonstrate an advanced level of musicianship, participate in studio recitals, and be highly motivated to be considered for weekly lessons. Beginner and early intermediate students will be referred to work with Assistant and Associate Instructors until interested students are at a level for advanced study. Pre-professional and professional clients may reach out directly for drop-in lesson times. Ages 14+ Only.

Associate Instructors

Alexa Baker

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Associate Instructor
Education
  • Master of Music, Vocal Performance
  • Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Specialties
  • Musical Theater Voice
  • Contemporary / Commercial Voice & Acting
  • Classical Voice
  • Acting Coaching

Availability: Mondays

Eve Julien

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Associate Instructor
Education
  • Master of Music, Vocal Performance & Pedagogy
  • Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Specialties
  • Classical Voice
  • Musical Theater Voice
  • Vocal Pedagogy
  • Vocal Health & Science

Availability: Thursdays

Renée Holzmeier

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Associate Instructor
Education
  • Master of Arts, Vocal Pedagogy (In-Progress)
  • Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance
  • NYU Vocology Certificate (In-Progress)

Specialties
  • Musical Theater Voice
  • Contemporary / Commercial Voice
  • Classical Voice
  • Beginner - Early Intermediate Piano

Availability: Mondays

Geoffrey Gear

Associate Instructor
Education
  • Master of Music, Vocal Performance
  • Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Specialties
  • Classical Voice
  • Musical Theater Voice
  • Contemporary Commercial Music

Availability: Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays

Interested in working with us? You must possess at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in music to be considered for employment, pass a criminal background check, and have 3 letters of recommendation.

Please email justin@theswainstudio.com for more information.