"Singing is an amazing collaboration of physics and biology, of mind and body, and of emotions and intellect."

Cantare Voice Studio has been operating in Eugene, Oregon, since 1996. The atmosphere is relaxed and yet focused. Individual instruction proceeds at the student's pace and level.

Cantare Voice Studio strives to provide an excellent mental understanding of and physical training of the voice and breath for singing and speech based on a clear understanding of how the body is structured and how the mind learns. 

Private Vocal Instruction

Individual voice lessons: vocal exercises, some bodymapping, and application time on songs; recorded for at-home practice.

Complimentary consultation/interview recommended before starting lessons. Please call or email to schedule a time.

40-minute lesson (beginners) . . . $40

One-hour lesson (int/adv) . . . $60

Recognition

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 -- Cantare Voice Studio has been selected for the 2009 Best of Eugene Award in the Voice Lessons category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org

Cantare's Voice Studio History

How we started...
Cantare Voice Studio of Eugene, OR., was started in 1997. It began simply as a private studio for singers who wanted to learn voice technique. The focus of the studio’s approach was to develop the coordination for singing as naturally as possible. This involved integrating body awareness training for the development of breathing technique (Andover Educators) with the most current information on how the voice worked (University of Iowa, Voice Research Institute/Voice Care Network). As the studio expanded, classes and workshops were added to meet the performance training needs of the students.

Where we are now...
The primary focus of Cantare Voice Studio is still the private lesson; a one-on-one teaching experience. The goal is to prepare each individual to the best of their ability to move on into their field of endeavor or into a more extensive training program.

Where we are going...
Our goals for the future are to improve and expand the quality of the training we offer to stay current with the demands of the vocal performance industry and to create a non-profit, scholarship foundation for young, talented performers.

Marieke Schuurs

Master Voice Teacher and Bio-mechanics Expert

Marieke has been teaching singers since 1986.

She has coached classical singers, musical theater singers and actors, classical and folk instrumentalists, songwriters, jazz singers, recording artists and public speakers.

Marieke recieved her Bachelor of Music and her Master of Fine Arts degrees at the University of California, Irvine. She trained with Ms. Ellen Faull, formerly of New York City Opera and with Barbara Conable (author of What Every Musician Needs to Know about the Body) and completed her training in Body Mapping as an Andover Educator in 2006.

Marieke performs classically with the Eugene Opera and Cascadia Concert Opera, as well as concerts in various venues.

She has also performed with the Willamette Concert Opera and the Oregon Bach Festival Chorus.

She conducted the Girlchoir for Oregon Festival Childrens’ Choirs for two seasons and was Chorus Master for Eugene Opera for five seasons.

She is a long standing member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). She has adjudicated voice competitions for both the Oregon Music Educators Association (OMEA) and NATS.

Marieke performs with Allan Stuart as part of a vocal/piano jazz duo, Afterhours-jazz. She also founded Yuletime Carolers.

She is currently Director of Operations for Cascadia Concert Opera.