“There was not a single coaching or lesson where I did not learn something new-- I left every meeting feeling more inspired than the last.”

“This was a summer that offered a healthy dose of challenges and left me feeling fulfilled and even more alive than when I arrived. Now I have returned home with an open mind and an even deeper curiosity for the art form.”

“Whether it was rethinking how I approached consonants in my Italian arias or developing deeper emotional connections in performance, the guidance I received at CLA made me more refined, more confident, and more in touch with my unique sound.”

“By the end of CLA Berkshires… I felt as though I unlocked something my voice and my artistry were missing.”

“By the first concert, I noticed I was excited to sing and had fewer of the feelings I associated with my stage fright. With every concert, I felt more ease, joy, and excitement to be on stage.”

“I left every single coaching having learned something fundamentally necessary to the art of singing.”

“Without a doubt, each faculty member was invested in my growth as a performer and technician; I stepped into every performance knowing they, and my peers, completely had my back.”

“I am proud to call myself an alumnus of the CLA Vocal Academy, and I think my experience is the perfect example of what CLA can offer to an aspiring artist: growth. “

“CLA doesn’t just teach you how to sing. They’re always there for you, and they really want you to be your best self in life.”

“CLA Vocal Academy… reminded me that opera is not only about individual artistry, but also about collaboration, generosity, and shared purpose.”