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

Master Instructor

  
    Education

Doctor of Musical Arts, Vocal Pedagogy (In-Progress)
Master of Music, Vocal Performance
Master of Arts, Vocal Pedagogy
NYU Vocology Certificate




Specialties

Musical Theater Voice
Contemporary / Commercial Voice
Classical Voice
Voice Science & Pedagogy
College Audition Prep
Foreign Language Diction (Italian, French, German, Spanish)
Early Beginner to Intermediate Piano
Very Early Music Education


Note: Due to extremely limited availability, students must demonstrate an advanced level of musicianship, participate in all 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.
  

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Richard M. Blumenthal

Master Instructor

  
    Education

Master of Music, Collaborative Piano
Bachelor of Music Education, String Education
Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance

Specialties

Classical Piano
Musical Theater, Pop/Rock Piano & Keyboard Skills
Violin & Viola
Music Theory
Recording, Mixing, Music Technology
Transcribing, Arranging, Engraving

Availability: Mondays

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: Full - Not Accepting New Students

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

Assistant Instructors

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Grace A. Larger

Assistant Instructor

  
    Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theater

Specialties

Musical Theater Voice & Acting
Acting Coaching
Beginner Voice
BFA College Audition Prep

Availability: Wednesdays

Brooklynn Stanley

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Assistant Instructor

  
    Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theater

Specialties

Musical Theater Voice & Acting
Acting Coaching
Beginner Voice
BFA College Audition Prep
Beginner Piano

Availability: Weekends

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.