Teaching

“Over my past 6 years studying with Ann, my voice has developed range, technique, discipline, but most importantly, creativity. She creates an environment of openness in our lessons, which has allowed me to take my vocal performances to a more intentional and sophisticated level. Not only has Ann strengthened my technique, but she has guided me, and continues to guide as true mentor and friend.”

“Ann is the first and only voice teacher I’ve ever had, and our work together I carry with me every single day. Thanks to the techniques she’s instilled in me, I am able to maintain my 8 show week schedule no matter the state of my voice or environment. Given the constantly changing circumstances of performing on tour, the city and venue I’m singing in can change from cold to hot or humid to dry within mere days. Because of Ann, I have the ability to calibrate my voice and use our skills to be the healthiest singer given any surroundings. I truly could not do my job without the guidance I have received from the great Ann Evans Watson.”

“Working with Ann has had a huge impact on my life. She has been an invaluable source of knowledge, as well as an amazing mentor and friend. During my time studying with Ann I really developed a solid foundation of vocal technique as well as performance technique. Ann knows how the body affects the voice, and I have come out of every lesson learning something new. Ann doesn't look at her students just as voice students, but as people who she really cares about and wants to see succeed, which makes her studio the perfect learning environment. I went into college auditions knowing that with Ann's coaching I was completely prepared and polished, and going into that phase of my life with that kind of confidence made all the difference in the world.”

“In so many ways, I credit Ann Evans Watson for being the person who shaped my experience at the University of Michigan. She is profoundly skilled at what she does, creatively tailoring the experience for each student. And she is always listening and looking for ways to up her game, inspiring those around her to do the same. She is the perfect combo platter! “

“We first started working together for college auditions where we cultivated a bunch of rep. I can say without a doubt that I would not have been prepared or as confident in my work without Ann. Whether it’s picking material that makes me feel most my non-binary self in the room or challenging my musicality and technique to prepare me for anything I might come across in my profession. I would not be the same performer without Ann. She’s been the fiercest advocate of all aspects of my person since I met her and that has undoubtedly changed my life.”

“I wish I’d had Ann as my voice teacher when I was just starting out. I would have been more confident in my own voice from the start!”

“Ann creates a supportive studio space for artists to feel comfortable failing, to be able to learn the technical way to get back up again and succeed! In lessons, every week is personally tailored to what is on my “vocal mind,” allowing me to have self advocacy over my vocal body. Week after week, I conquer vocal challenges I never thought I would be able to do, hitting notes with ease that used to be in my dreams! This year, I have learned how to truly use my voice to convey different emotions in my pieces. I have gained a vocabulary that works for ME, which is all I could ask for before stepping into the real world on my own!”