Testimony

“With Wes’ help, I was able to bring my aria to the next dramatic level. He encouraged me to push myself and think outside the box while creating a fun, comfortable environment.”
-Mezzo-soprano, Wisconsin

“Wes is a singer who understands the relationship between his voice, the orchestra, subtle shades of tempo, and phrasing around text. Because of this, our collaborations have been wonderful, intuitive, and easy going, an important part of the singer/conductor interaction.”
-Dean Williamson, International Conductor and Music Director for Nashville Opera

Working with Wes is like popcorn for smart people, he is a very generous actor/singer who explores roles at a very rare level of depth. His aptitude to adjust like a chameleon to one’s vision is simply remarkable and is the proof of great technique, research, psychology, but also, empathy.”
-Maria Todaro, Stage Director & General Director of Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice

"Lots of room for creativity and exploration. Very informative, fun, and helpful. Unique and memorable. I feel like I have learned SO much more over this past hour. THANK YOU!"
-Students from The Governor’s School of the Arts, Norfolk, VA

Grants & Awards

• Career Development Award, Sullivan Foundation

• Regional Winner, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

• Encouragement Award Winner, Loren L. Zachary Society

• Encouragement Award Winner, District Level of the MONCA

• Earl V. Moore Award, University of Michigan

• Three-time nominee, Sarah Tucker Study Grant

• Finalist, Opera Index Competition

Qualifications

• I have been performing on stages from coffee houses to concert halls for more than 19 years including leading roles in operas and musicals at level 1-5 opera houses throughout the United States as well as off-off-Broadway and off-Broadway. I bring all of my experience across the genres of opera, musical theater, and rock to our sessions.

• I have been teaching and coaching voice throughout my career ranging from teenagers to adults, professional to amateur.

• I hold a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance with honors from the University of Michigan and an Artist Diploma from the Academy of Vocal Arts.

• Currently, I am in my final year of doctoral studies in voice at the
  University of Michigan.

Rates

(Virtual and In-Person)

Please reach out via email or phone for voice lesson and coaching rates:

RWesMason@gmail.com
757-319-3005

Packages and discounts available!

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