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Stacey Ledoux’s “singing story” is about learning from your mistakes and bouncing back. Stacey received her first degree (in Theatre Arts) from Rhode Island College in 1991. After receiving her degree she found work singing for numerous theatres, bands and vocal groups. Ignoring the warnings of her high school and college voice teachers, she belted musical theatre and jazz rep for years. By the age of 32, her voice was in terrible shape, due to years of misuse and overuse. She couldn’t sing anymore. A series of poor (and painful) productions and auditions brought her to an impasse.
At the age of 36, intent on getting her voice back, Stacey returned to college to learn proper vocal technique. While there she discovered a love for music theory, sight-singing, classical repertoire and choral music. Six years of part-time study culminated in a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance (summa cum laude) from Rhode Island College in 2010.
Since finishing her second degree, Stacey has returned to performing. She now works as a cross-over artist, working professionally both as a classical artist and musical theatre actor. She has performed at North Shore Music Theatre and New Bedford Festival Theatre in Massachusetts, as well as Theatre by the Sea and Ocean State Theatre Company in Rhode Island. She has served as soprano soloist for the West Bay Choral and Fall River Symphonic Orchestra, and as part of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Educational Series. She has also served as guest director for Providence College’s Opera and Musical Theatre workshop class, and as guest lecturer for PC’s Musical Theatre Audition Masterclass. She has adjudicated for the New England Show Choir Classic as well as for RINATS (Rhode Island National Association of Teachers of Singing). When not on stage, or teaching voice, Stacey works as a professional church cantor.
The highs and lows of Stacey’s singing career offer her a unique perspective. Already well versed in several musical styles before returning to college to study classical technique, she is now able to apply that technique to any style of music. Stacey’s students become well-rounded performers, benefiting from her ability to teach singing as well as acting. Past students have successfully been cast in local theatre productions or have been selected for All-State Choir. Others have gone on to perform in professional theatres, after being accepted into competitive theatre programs at Boston Conservatory and AMDA in NYC.
Stacey loves to teach voice because it is the most rewarding way to share her love of singing. She never tires of discovering each student’s unique instrument and personality. While striving to find and develop each student’s talents, she cherishes the friendships that are made (and the laughs that are shared). Students don’t just develop technique. They learn how to become artistic and expressive musicians and performers. They learn how to sing and perform with confidence from a teacher who truly appreciates the art of singing.