Experienced tutor in Piano in Evanston, Colette offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

From Emma (student):
Colette has a great voice herself, so it's easy to hear the correct way to sing because she models it.
She really encourages me and makes me want to get better.
She can coach any type of vocalist!

From Mom:
My daughter felt comfortable with Colette right away. She has learned so much about placement, support and tone from Colette's instruction and example. Colette is a working professional herself, and she has been very helpful in preparing my daughter for auditions.

Colette is so welcoming and makes me feel comfortable. She always makes certain I understand what she is teaching me and has so many great tricks I still use to this day!

I've been going to Colette's studio for quite a few years now, and she's always such a big help. From brushing up on technique to audition prep, I know I can always rely on her advice to make me sound my best.

Colette has become an irreplaceable resource for me as a young woman in my first years in the Chicago theatre community. Whether it be consistent lessons working on technique or a last minute session for a callback, I always leave her studio feeling more confident and prepared. She has helped me find my unique voice! And on top of all that her scheduling system is easy and flexible.

Working with Colette Todd has helped me overcome several vocal challenges. The tone and quality of my voice was very different in high and low registers with a very definite break. She helped me smooth out the break, gain more control and have a good consistent sound no matter what note I am singing. She taught me a new way to think about breathing that has given me breath support like I've never had before. She has given me the tools I need be able sing many styles of music including safely belting. Artistically, she has helped me significantly, giving me tips, techniques and concepts to think about while "coloring" my song. This has lead to better interpretations of the music and a higher level of performance I just didn't have before. Since my technique has improved, instead of worrying if the notes will come out right, I am confident they will and I can focus on performing the heck out of the music.

Colette has been an amazing instructor and coach. Not only is she a wonderful teacher, able to work technique and explain methods in multiple ways to get through to her students, but as a working actress in Chicago she is able to provide valuable insights into the minds of the staff of many theatres and help tailor auditions for them. Colette has definitely helped me achieve the successes I have had so far at the beginning of my career.

I highly recommend Colette. She is a very talented singer and instructor and I believe that my voice has dramatically improved since I've been working with her. She is a consummate teacher and is always explaining technique and reasoning, while at the same time she is practical and ensures that tasks (i.e. preparing for an audition) are achieved. I feel that Colette has been invested in my growth, individualizes my lessons according to what I need to learn, and she constantly raises the bar for me in a supportive manner. She is down-to-earth, smart, and funny and creates a positive atmosphere. Colette is truly phenomenal. I am thrilled to be under her instruction and would recommend her to anyone.

I have been working with Colette for a few months now and her instruction is invaluable. As a classically trained singer who does musical theatre, it definitely is a challenging road to get equally as comfortable with your mix/belt voices as you are with your classical sound. Colette has helped me acquire and produce these sounds not only faster than ever before but also in a HEALTHY way. She is the best!