Get to know our voice instructors! All three of these instructors teach both piano and voice lessons, providing the opportunity for students to easily take lessons for both piano and voice. Scroll down to read each teacher’s background and watch their introductory videos.
Desirae Salas
Owner of MMC
Piano and Voice
Instructor
“My greatest desire has become to share with my students the musical passion that I have been so fortunate to experience, while facilitating their overall growth and development.”
My passion for music was awakened when I first began receiving classical piano lessons at age five. My love of music and desire to create and learn continuously grew as I achieved my Bachelor of Music in Music Education degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University. It was there that I also realized my passion for teaching! After completing my bachelor’s degree, I enjoyed two years of teaching pre-k through middle school music, elementary choir, and percussion ensemble as the music teacher at Summit Christian School, while also giving private piano and voice lessons. Although I loved teaching music to typical students, I began to realize that the need for music education went much deeper. So, I decided to continue my path in the field of education by obtaining a Master of Education degree in Exceptional Student Education at the University of Central Florida (2014). It was through my classes and internships at UCF, but most of all my experiences as a classroom teacher for students with autism, that I began to more fully understand the important role that music plays in the lives of all children — especially children with autism and other related disabilities. Now my greatest desire has become to share with students, with and without disabilities, the musical passion that I have been so fortunate to experience, while facilitating their growth and development not only musically, but physically, socially, emotionally, and academically as well.
Teaching Stats:
20+ Years of classical piano training
15 Years of classical voice training
Over 75 voice/piano students
Certified in Music Education and Exceptional Student Education
Certified in Early Childhood Development
Specializes with students with Autism and Down Syndrome.
“I strive to create a friendly and supportive atmosphere where every student can unleash their potential and achieve their musical goals.”
Hello! My name is Alisa Geliss, and I am proud to be a singer, composer, sound producer, and vocal coach. I have over 20 years of experience on stage, having performed in more than 2000 concerts across Russia, Europe, and the CIS countries. I am also a laureate of numerous international vocal competitions and a participant in “The Voice” show (Russia).
Since 2018, I have been teaching vocals and working with both beginners and professional artists. Regardless of your level, my lessons will be engaging and incredibly interesting. I use the Estill Voice Training system, which helps to quickly learn how to control your voice, and improve intonation, and vocal coordination.
In addition, I have received training in vocal rehabilitation, so if you have any voice problems, I can help you solve them. I also specialize in voice rehabilitation for transgender and non-binary individuals🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️.
My experience and knowledge in vocal training are supported by my training in the Teacher of Vocal Arts program from the International Association of Teachers of Singing (IATS), as well as participation in the Estill Voice Training Levels 1 & 2. I have also completed courses at Berklee and Duke University on “Music as Biology.”
I consider myself the best vocal teacher because my lessons are not only effective but also fun. I strive to create a friendly and supportive atmosphere where every student can unleash their potential and achieve their musical goals. I am always ready to answer any questions and share my knowledge and experience.
So, if you want to develop your vocal skills and reach new heights, I would be delighted to assist you on this journey. Let’s open the beauty and strength of your voice together!