Arbor Voice Studio

We’re thrilled to announce Pop Star Summer at Arbor Voice! 🎤☀️
July 14 – August 23 | For students entering grades 6–12

This brand-new program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for young performers to train like real pop stars. Over six exciting weeks, students will receive personalized voice lessons with singer and vocal coach Marissa Conniff and group dance rehearsals with choreographer Rebecca Gzym. With expert guidance, they'll learn how to bring voice and movement together—an essential skill for any pop or Broadway performer.

Through focused training in stage presence, microphone technique, harmonizing, and choreography, students will develop the confidence and skills to deliver a dynamic performance. The program culminates in a live showcase at the Riverside Arts Center on August 22 & 23.

With only 10 spots available, this small group setting ensures personalized coaching and a supportive, high-energy environment. Perfect for aspiring singers, dancers, and future stars.

Spots are limited—register now to save yours!

Register here: https://shorturl.at/55SVr

We are seeking a passionate dance instructor for our "Pop Star Summer" program, designed for students 6-10. This exciting, 6-week summer program offers students the opportunity to learn singing and dance, and culminates in a showcase performance.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/kxhdF59Zwqttgjrp8

Program Details:
Duration: July 7 – August 16
Dance Rehearsals: Fridays from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti
Final Showcase: August 15 & 16 in Ypsilanti
Student Capacity: 10 students (Grades 6-10)

Position Overview:
We are looking for a Dance Instructor to choreograph and teach two high-energy pop numbers to our students. If you’re passionate about teaching dance, working with youth, and sharing the excitement of pop music and performance, we’d love to hear from you. This is a paid position.

I am incredibly proud to introduce Kayla Younkin as an Associate Voice Teacher at my studio!

Kayla and I graduated from the same university (Go, EMU! 💚) and she has been teaching at my studio since early 2024. In addition to being a gifted singer and passionate teacher, Kayla possesses a strong understanding of music theory and musicianship, which helps her students become more knowledgeable and proficient singers. Her warm and welcoming energy makes her great at working with beginners. One of the best parts of having Kayla on the team is that we can reach more students together, which has been very rewarding for both of us and has helped grow the studio to something of my dreams. We are so lucky to have her!

Here’s a bit more about Kayla: She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Michigan University, majoring in Music and minoring in Theatre Arts. In 2023, she began the Voice Teacher Mentorship Program with Stephanie Walters to enhance her knowledge of voice science. Her passion for voice and teaching was so evident that Stephanie invited her to start teaching at the studio in early 2024. Kayla has been singing and performing all over Southeast Michigan for over 15 years and has truly found her home in the performing arts. Whether on stage, playing the piano, music directing, or teaching, she continually seeks new skills and knowledge within her craft. No two voices are the same, and that’s what makes voice lessons so exciting! Kayla looks forward to creating a safe, collaborative, and creative space where everyone is welcome to explore the magic of their voice.

If you are interested in lessons with Kayla or me, please reach out!

Keep singing,
Stephanie Walters 🩷

This may be old news to some of you, but I wanted to share an important update: my last name has changed!

I married the love of my life, Brenden Walters, in October 2023 in Northern Michigan. I have officially changed my name from Stephanie VanAlstine to Stephanie Walters.

Although I have been using the name Stephanie Walters both legally and socially for over a year now, I am finally making the change in my professional life as well.

I also have some exciting announcements coming soon, so stay tuned to see how my voice studio is growing!

Keep singing,
Stephanie Walters 🩷

Embrace your individuality and let your voice shine! ✨

I have added some new rules to enhance the vibes of the studio.

Let me know what you think!

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What song will you be singing to celebrate today? 🎤

Everyone's voice is so different. Never let someone tell you that you are singing the wrong way.

Andrew has been a student who I have felt incredibly lucky to work with. I have learned so much while working with him, not only about the metalcore community, but about the needs of singers who use their voices in highly impactful ways. The progress we’ve made in the years we’ve worked together (how lucky am I to say that) has been incredible to watch, and the success his band Johnny Booth continues to see is fantastic.

Andrew has opened my studio to an entire genre of singers, and I feel eternally grateful to him for being open minded and ready to jump into vocal technique for his health and longevity with me as his coach. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him!