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Phyllis Horridge (Studio Owner, Master Teacher)
Specialties: Musical Theatre, Tween & Young Teens
Phyllis holds a Masters Degree in Music from George Mason University, and a Bachelors Degree in Music, with a minor in theatre, from Lynchburg College in Virginia.
Phyllis has performed and toured extensively all over the country, was selected to sing with the Washington National Opera, Rome Festival Opera, and performed Off-Broadway at the Drama Desk Award Winning York Theatre Company.
Phyllis has studied with many pioneers of Contemporary Commercial Music including Jeanie LoVetri and John Henny. She is certified in Somatic Voicework (sm), participated in the Summer Vocology Institute at The National Center for Voice and Speech, and trained in Estill Voice. She has been actively involved in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Actors Equity Association. She maintains membership in the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), where she has worked on films including Ted, American Hustle, and Grown Ups 2; was regularly seen on ABC's hit drama Body of Proof; and appeared in national commercials for Titleist and Popeyes.
Phyllis is an award winning choir director, and served as adjudicator for events including the NATS Southern Region Musical Theatre Competition, Virginia Choral Directors Association District Festival, Louisiana State 4-H Talent Competition, and the Stafford County Choral Society Scholarship competition. In 2008, she served as resident musical director for the Beechwood Theatre Company in Newport, Rhode Island.
Locally, Phyllis has been a part of Theatre Baton Rouge, Tulane Summer Lyric, The Manship Theatre, New Venture Theatre, Red Magnolia Theatre Company, and Ascension Community Theatre.
Phyllis teaches Monday through Friday IN-PERSON or ONLINE.
Specialties: Musical Theatre, Tween & Young Teens
Phyllis holds a Masters Degree in Music from George Mason University, and a Bachelors Degree in Music, with a minor in theatre, from Lynchburg College in Virginia.
Phyllis has performed and toured extensively all over the country, was selected to sing with the Washington National Opera, Rome Festival Opera, and performed Off-Broadway at the Drama Desk Award Winning York Theatre Company.
Phyllis has studied with many pioneers of Contemporary Commercial Music including Jeanie LoVetri and John Henny. She is certified in Somatic Voicework (sm), participated in the Summer Vocology Institute at The National Center for Voice and Speech, and trained in Estill Voice. She has been actively involved in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Actors Equity Association. She maintains membership in the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), where she has worked on films including Ted, American Hustle, and Grown Ups 2; was regularly seen on ABC's hit drama Body of Proof; and appeared in national commercials for Titleist and Popeyes.
Phyllis is an award winning choir director, and served as adjudicator for events including the NATS Southern Region Musical Theatre Competition, Virginia Choral Directors Association District Festival, Louisiana State 4-H Talent Competition, and the Stafford County Choral Society Scholarship competition. In 2008, she served as resident musical director for the Beechwood Theatre Company in Newport, Rhode Island.
Locally, Phyllis has been a part of Theatre Baton Rouge, Tulane Summer Lyric, The Manship Theatre, New Venture Theatre, Red Magnolia Theatre Company, and Ascension Community Theatre.
Phyllis teaches Monday through Friday IN-PERSON or ONLINE.
Phyllis is a fantastic teacher. She lives and loves her craft. I feel 100% comfortable singing in front of her as she offers instruction that is personalized for my vocal needs. Phyllis [also] ensures lessons are fun and informative. - Mackenzie
Coryn Bourgeois (Associate Teacher)
Specialties: Musical Theatre, Acting, Pop/Rock
Coryn is extremely excited to be teaching voice lessons at Singing Lessons with Phyllis! She previously taught at Baton Rouge Music Studios, and is excited to embark on her new journey. Born and raised in St. Amant, Louisiana, Coryn graduated from Northwestern State University with a degree in Theatre (emphasis on Musical Theatre and Directing), and has been performing professionally in bands and as an independent artist since.
Coryn wants to encourage every vocal performer out there to be confident in themselves and their ability to sing as possible, as well as to encourage control and pitch correction and awareness. She loves to watch others grow in their love for music, and to share in the joy of musical theater and its many different performance opportunities! She’s a huge advocate for self educating, vocal health and is passionate about her cause.
Coryn teaches IN-PERSON or ONLINE Sundays and weeknights after 6pm. She also substitute teaches for Phyllis.
Specialties: Musical Theatre, Acting, Pop/Rock
Coryn is extremely excited to be teaching voice lessons at Singing Lessons with Phyllis! She previously taught at Baton Rouge Music Studios, and is excited to embark on her new journey. Born and raised in St. Amant, Louisiana, Coryn graduated from Northwestern State University with a degree in Theatre (emphasis on Musical Theatre and Directing), and has been performing professionally in bands and as an independent artist since.
Coryn wants to encourage every vocal performer out there to be confident in themselves and their ability to sing as possible, as well as to encourage control and pitch correction and awareness. She loves to watch others grow in their love for music, and to share in the joy of musical theater and its many different performance opportunities! She’s a huge advocate for self educating, vocal health and is passionate about her cause.
Coryn teaches IN-PERSON or ONLINE Sundays and weeknights after 6pm. She also substitute teaches for Phyllis.
Benjamin Morgan (ONLINE Associate Teacher)
Specialties: Technique, Male Changing Voice, Classical Rep
Benjamin is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in Music Education, concentration in voice, where he studied classical and musical theatre singing techniques. He is a Middle School Choir Director in Houston, Texas. While in Baton Rouge, he taught children's choir at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, was a visiting volunteer music teacher for Southdowns Elementary School, a substitute cantor and music director for the former St. Pius X Catholic Church, and a volunteer “reading buddy” at University Terrace Elementary School.
Benjamin has performed in a variety of locations in Louisiana and Internationally. Some of his recent roles include Daniel Buchanan in Street Scene, Le Théiére in L’enfant et Les Sortiléges, un giovanotto in La Rondine, and a chorus member in Le Nozze Di Figaro. Benjamin assistant musical directed Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka in the summer of 2019. He has also musical directed Unplugged and A Technicolor Promise with his church choir.
Benjamin was founding Secretary for the student chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (SNATS) and founding president for American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), both at LSU. He is also a member of National Association for Music Education (NAfME). He placed 3rd in the men’s upper division classical voice at NATS Regional Convention in 2018.
When Benjamin is not singing or playing piano, he enjoys practicing yoga.
Benjamin teaches Thursday and Friday nights ONLINE.
Specialties: Technique, Male Changing Voice, Classical Rep
Benjamin is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in Music Education, concentration in voice, where he studied classical and musical theatre singing techniques. He is a Middle School Choir Director in Houston, Texas. While in Baton Rouge, he taught children's choir at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, was a visiting volunteer music teacher for Southdowns Elementary School, a substitute cantor and music director for the former St. Pius X Catholic Church, and a volunteer “reading buddy” at University Terrace Elementary School.
Benjamin has performed in a variety of locations in Louisiana and Internationally. Some of his recent roles include Daniel Buchanan in Street Scene, Le Théiére in L’enfant et Les Sortiléges, un giovanotto in La Rondine, and a chorus member in Le Nozze Di Figaro. Benjamin assistant musical directed Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka in the summer of 2019. He has also musical directed Unplugged and A Technicolor Promise with his church choir.
Benjamin was founding Secretary for the student chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (SNATS) and founding president for American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), both at LSU. He is also a member of National Association for Music Education (NAfME). He placed 3rd in the men’s upper division classical voice at NATS Regional Convention in 2018.
When Benjamin is not singing or playing piano, he enjoys practicing yoga.
Benjamin teaches Thursday and Friday nights ONLINE.
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Ben is extremely knowledgeable and a very detail oriented teacher. He really knows technique and helps me sound my best when singing. - C.W.
Meg Mahoney (ONLINE Apprentice Teacher)
Specialties: Songwriting, Pop/Rock, Contemporary Musical Theatre
Meg is a singer, songwriter, and musician in Nashville, TN. Her original songs "Novocaine" and "The Whole Story" are currently streaming on Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon Music. The music she writes continues to be an anthem for women everywhere!
Meg is currently studying Music Therapy at Belmont University, and hopes to help and bring joy to others through the power of music.
Originally from Cranston, Rhode Island, she owes most of her love of music to her experiences in Musical Theatre. For a number of years, she was music director with the Academy Players of Rhode Island, in addition to gracing the stage with them. Notable performances have been Katherine in Newsies and Mabel in Fame, both of which earned her awards for Best Actress in a Musical from BroadwayWorld and Motif Magazine.
Meg was one of Phyllis' first students and uses much of what she learned from lessons in her own teaching.
Meg teaches ONLINE on Saturday & Sunday afternoons and Tuesday nights.
Specialties: Songwriting, Pop/Rock, Contemporary Musical Theatre
Meg is a singer, songwriter, and musician in Nashville, TN. Her original songs "Novocaine" and "The Whole Story" are currently streaming on Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon Music. The music she writes continues to be an anthem for women everywhere!
Meg is currently studying Music Therapy at Belmont University, and hopes to help and bring joy to others through the power of music.
Originally from Cranston, Rhode Island, she owes most of her love of music to her experiences in Musical Theatre. For a number of years, she was music director with the Academy Players of Rhode Island, in addition to gracing the stage with them. Notable performances have been Katherine in Newsies and Mabel in Fame, both of which earned her awards for Best Actress in a Musical from BroadwayWorld and Motif Magazine.
Meg was one of Phyllis' first students and uses much of what she learned from lessons in her own teaching.
Meg teaches ONLINE on Saturday & Sunday afternoons and Tuesday nights.
