Katie MacLeod

About

Katie MacLeod is a voice teacher at Harmony Music Studios in the Durham and Chapel Hill area, bringing over six years of classroom teaching experience and extensive performance background to her private instruction. She earned her Bachelor of Music with an Education focus plus a Vocal Performance Certificate from the University of South Carolina. Katie's teaching approach incorporates Gordon's Music Learning Theory and emphasizes a music-play approach that centers on improvisation and creativity, making vocal education engaging and developmentally appropriate for students of all ages. Her performance experience includes work as a featured mezzo-soprano soloist in major works by Bach, Handel, and Vivaldi, bringing real-world professional insight to her teaching. Before joining Harmony Music Studios, Katie served as a full-time music teacher at Rice Creek Elementary and worked as a church music instructor, developing comprehensive skills in music education and choral direction. Her methodology balances technical vocal development with creative expression, helping students build both technical proficiency and artistic confidence in a supportive learning environment.

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor of Music (Education focus) with Vocal Performance Certificate from University of South Carolina. Training in Gordon's Music Learning Theory. Over 6 years of classroom teaching experience.

Teaching Styles