“The Faculty cared so much about encouraging your own artistry… That sense of trust between coaches and students was special for all of us, and something nearly everyone expressed gratitude for in our final days at the program.” - Amber Scherer, CLA France 2026

“Over the span of just eleven days, I not only became a different musician but I also became a different person.” - Iris Whalen, CLA Mozart 2026

“CLA France gave me far more than musical growth, it reminded me of why I fell in love with singing in the first place, and that sometimes the most meaningful growth happens when you allow yourself to slow down and simply experience the journey.” - Jeanete Gonzalez, CLA France 2026.

“Being a part of CLA Mozart made me feel so much closer to my desired future… I left not only with stronger technical and artistic skills, but also with a renewed appreciation for opera.” - Hadassah Coté, CLA Mozart

“Spending the summer at CLA France was one of the best decisions I have ever made for my artistic growth and confidence” - Nazmee Kamal, 2026 CLA France Artist.

“The guidance, mentorship, and support I received were inspiring and transformative: they fueled my artistic and musical growth in some of the most encouraging and motivating ways.”- Daisy Dalit Sigal, CLA France 2026

“CLAVA gave me more than training. It gave me a clearer sense of how I want to work and what kind of artist I want to become.”

“My fellow CLAVA resident artists inspired me every day. Being surrounded by such dedicated musicians pushed me to raise my own standards, not through competition, but through shared commitment to excellence.”