Mario has been singing since the moment he could speak!  Growing up listening to all kinds of music, he developed a special affinity for Frank Sinatra and Stevie Wonder.  Mario is extremely versatile.  He is a graduate of Boston’s famed Berklee College of Music, and has performed with legends such as Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind and Fire, Paula Cole, Lalah Hathaway, Ben E. King, Don Was and Michael McDonald!  Mario also was featured on NBC’s The Sing-Off, and is a featured vocalist on several Sony/Epic Records tracks.  Mario’s favorite singers include, Donny Hathaway,  Stevie Wonder,  Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Kenny Loggins.

Mario has an easy-going personality, with a great sense of humor that puts anyone at ease.  As a teacher, he strives to help students find their own voice. He starts by building a solid base of vocal techniques then creates a personalized lesson plan to enable any vocalist to accomplish their goals, and become the performer they’ve always dreamed of being!

What people are saying about Mario’s singing:

“Mario is not only one my favorite vocalists, but he sang a song, and it was the best vocal performance I’ve ever heard in my life.”

- Debra Byrd (Vocal Coach on American Idol)

“That boy can SING!”

- Nick Lachey (Host of NBC’s “The Sing-Off”)

Marie earned her BFA in classical voice from the California Institute of the Arts, and has performed everywhere from the Walt Disney Hall to a recent trade soiree for the Governor of Alabama.  Marie has won vocal competitions in a diverse range of styles – pop, broadway, country, gospel, and classical.  Her stage work includes everything from Shakespeare to “Always. . . Patsy Cline.”  She was Patsy

As a teacher, Marie specializes in working with kids.  She has a warm, supportive style and combines classical training, with diving right into the fun pop stuff.  A combination that makes her a big hit with kids and parents alike.

What students are saying about voice/singing lessons with Marie:

“Marie is talented and patient.  She builds my daughter with confidence, while teaching her the art of singing. A true mentor. We are so thankful to have found Marie!”

-Michelle R .

Anthony grew up in the small mountain town of Evergreen, CO where he starting blowing audiences away his musical abilities at the young age of 7. His talents took him to national piano competitions year after year and also to arts magnet school, Denver School of the Arts where he began composing and writing songs. Anthony was awarded a full scholarship to the Berklee summer program in 2005 and won their annual songwriting competition that year. He later graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from CalArts where he focused on contemporary voice and keyboard, songwriting, and composition.

Currently Anthony writes both commercial and classical music, performs regularly in pop, rock, and R&B bands and is a founding member of the hip east-side choral group, ‘The Silver Lake Chorus’. Anthony has musical directing credits on the stage also and collaborators both on the stage and in the studio include ‘The Swingle Singers’, ‘Ben Lee’, ‘James’, Ellis Hall of ‘Tower of Power’, and pop sensation ‘Akon’.

*Some fun Anthony trivia:  He will always order a burger and fries over anything else, no matter how fancy the alternative

What are people saying about lessons with Anthony:

“It is my pleasure to recommend Anthony.  He has taught my two sons, ages 8 and 6, on a weekly basis.  His style is fun and easy.  He is engaging, challenging and knowledgeable. The boys have truly looked forward to their lessons which, given their ages, says a great deal.  Anthony plays the piano for the boys who get to hear many different styles, sing with him, and explore their own improvisational pieces. He utilizes both traditional/classic approaches as well as a more playful approach,  allowing them to choose songs they want to learn.”

- B. Leslie

Cassie has a sunny, enthusiastic personality – she loves teaching voice students of all ages.  Cassie’s stylistic specialities are R&B, Pop, Rock and Gospel — she has a flair for taking a Pop song and giving it an R&B edge.

Cassie grew up in Massachusetts, and began performing at the age of eight.  She studied Jazz at the New England Conservatory, and graduated from Boston’s Berklee College of Music.  Cassie  brings a lot of real-world experience to the table, as a bandleader, songwriter, touring musician, and studio singer.    Her favorite artists include, Mariah Carey, Sara Bareilles, Beyonce, Stevie Wonder, and the queen of soul, Aretha Franklin.

*If you’d like to get on Cassie’s good side, word on the street is that she especially appreciates pistachio flavored confectioneries from Yogurtland. . . 

What Red Pelican Music students are saying about voice/singing lessons with Cassie:

- K. Rodriguez