Mimi ONeill

About

Mimi ONeill is an accomplished soprano voice instructor with 25 years of professional teaching experience in Albany, New York. Originally trained as a classical opera singer, she brings a wealth of knowledge from her extensive performance background in operatic repertoire. Over her quarter-century of teaching, Mimi has developed a comprehensive and practical approach to voice technique that emphasizes proper breathing mechanics, scale work, and musical development. Her pedagogical philosophy centers on building strong technical foundations while helping students explore diverse musical styles. Mimi serves as an accomplished pianist and accompanies her students during lessons across all musical genres they study, from classical art songs to jazz standards and contemporary Broadway arrangements. She welcomes students of all ages, from 12-year-old beginners through senior singers, and has successfully taught both beginning students discovering their vocal potential and advanced singers refining professional-level technique. Her classes span opera, jazz, Broadway, popular music, and contemporary styles, demonstrating remarkable versatility across musical genres. Students consistently praise Mimi for providing professional-level training with personalized attention tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.

Education & Qualifications

Classical opera training, professional soprano performance background

Teaching Styles