"Larissa creates a space so holistic within her teaching that all of her students are invited to come as they are, and that’s where real growth takes place. Larissa helped me gain the knowledge and skill I needed in order to achieve my goals. She teaches with an intricate balance of technique, and style, and performance skills, and joy."  

-Delicia Raveenthrajan (Accepted into voice at Wilfrid Laurier)  

I believe that anyone can sing and I strive to foster a nurturing studio. Prior to relocating to Kingston with my family in 2019, I was based in Toronto, where I spent 6 years on faculty at Bravo Academy for the Performing Arts. I have adjudicated for the Pickering GTA Music Festival and the Peterborough Kiwanis Festival, and been a juror for the JUNO and Dora awards. I have given masterclass at Queen’s University, and have also regularly taught vocal workshops to high school students for the Canadian Opera Company.  

I am registered with ORMTA (Ontario Registered Music Teacher’s Association), registered with the Royal Conservatory of Music, and hold a Bachelor of Music in voice performance from Wilfrid Laurier University.  My teaching centres around healthy technique, encouraging my students to free tensions, achieve balance, and create awareness as they find their unique voice. I primarily teach classical voice and musical theatre, although I enjoy dabbling in popular styles as well.  

My students have enjoyed success in RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music) examinations, competing in music festivals such as Kiwanis, role auditions, and post-secondary auditions.  Lessons cover fundamental technique, repertoire, musicianship, ear training, sight singing, text work, and dramatic interpretation. Most importantly, students are encouraged to bring out their inner expression and find joy in singing!