Renée Holzmeier has performed in off-Broadway productions, in jazz ensembles throughout NYC, on operatic stages in Europe and has lent her voice to numerous recordings. She is well-versed in Musical Theatre, Classical/Opera, Jazz and Popular/Commercial styles.  

A graduate of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music, Renée received her BM in Voice Performance and continued her training with Opera Theatre of Lucca (Italy), Moores School of Music (Houston), Pocket Opera of NY, Opera Programs Berlin, Baldwin Wallace Conservatory - The LoVetri Institute and the Voice Study Centre (London).

She was awarded for “Excellence in Musicianship and Leadership” while at Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music and performed the roles of Violet in Ned Rorem’s A Childhood Miracle, La Tasse Chinoise in Ravel’s L’Enfant et les Sortileges, Hansel in Hansel and Gretel, Mrs. Squires in The Music Man and was the mezzo soloist in the regional premier of The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass.

As an educator, Renée has over 10 years of experience in vocal instruction. She received Level III certification in Somatic Voicework with The LoVetri Institute (Baldwin Wallace Conservatory) with an emphasis in musical theatre and contemporary/commercial styles. She has received vocal pedagogy training with Kenneth Shaw (CCM), Kenneth Bozeman (Opera Programs Berlin, The Voice Foundation, the Voice Study Centre), Amanda Flynn, Dr. Christianne Roll and Matt Edwards (Belt/Mix Styles). She is an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and The Voice Foundation.

This fall, Renée will begin her training with NYU (Certificate in Vocology) and will continue studying with The University of Essex, Voice Study Centre (MA in Voice Pedagogy and additional Vocology Certification).

With a supportive, individualized and encouraging approach, Renée focuses on confidence building and sustainable technique, while helping students to embrace and celebrate their beautifully unique voice and artistry! Her students are performing professionally and pre-professionally throughout the country, including in National Broadway Tours, Regional and Community Theatre productions, in professional and competitive ensembles/choirs, in local and touring bands, and have signed with national talent agencies. 

Most importantly, her students are finding joy, freedom, confidence and ease of singing!

Renée has also gained invaluable experience behind the scenes, working for a television network, a celebrity chef, booking talent for events and working as a voiceover artist. She draws upon all of her experiences to help students navigate a career in the performing arts. 

Education

• Master of Arts in Vocal Pedagogy, University of Essex (In-Progress)

• Certificate in Vocology, New York University (In-Progress)

• Level III Certification in Somatic Voicework, Lovetri Somatic Voiceworks

• Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music (CCM)

Specialties
Musical Theater, Contemporary, Classical Vocal Styles, Beginner to Early Intermediate Piano