MADELYN HASEBEIN, Soprano

Trauma-informed vocal coaching = strong technique + nervous system awareness + a safe, supportive space to grow.

Classical vocal technique provides the essential foundation for healthy singing. A trauma-informed approach doesn't replace that foundation but enhances it by recognizing how the nervous system, body, and mind influence breath, coordination, body awareness, artistry, and performance. It also creates a safe, student-centered environment where singers can build resilience, develop self-trust, and grow both technically and artistically.

Given the physical and emotional demands placed on singers, addressing these interconnected aspects of vocal performance is key to maintaining vocal health, reducing anxiety, and sustaining creative growth. Trauma-informed coaching offers a vital foundation that supports long-term resilience and empowers singers to thrive both technically and artistically throughout their careers.

I sang all my life, but I began my vocal training as a young singer in college. My naïveté led me to place enormous trust in my teachers—often at the expense of trusting myself. I was often given repertoire beyond my technical ability, and while I craved the artistry, I didn’t yet have the training or awareness of what optimal vocal performance truly requires. I wanted so badly to succeed as a singer that I tried to mold myself into what others expected of me, continuing to ignore my own instincts and needs in the process.

Years of working with multiple instructors—some helpful, others (too many) technically and even psychologically harmful—combined with unresolved trauma and a profound disconnection from my body, left my voice stagnant. I would practice for hours each day and still feel no meaningful progress, trapped in a cycle of effort without results. Despite my dedication, chronic stress and a disconnected relationship with my body made consistent technical progress feel impossible. It wasn’t until I did the inner work, sought education in psychology and related fields, and finally found the right teacher that I began to grow—not just as a singer, but as an artist.

This journey led me to become a trauma-informed classical voice teacher. I know what it’s like to sing from a place of disconnection, to feel lost in the process, and to try to heal alone. All singers—regardless of background or life experience—deserve more than technical instruction; they need teachers who understand the voice as an extension of the whole self. I strive to be the kind of teacher I once needed: one who meets the singer and voice with empathy, expertise, and a deep respect for the vulnerability singing requires. The whole of our lived experience shapes our artistry, and vocal instruction becomes even more impactful when it is approached with the sensitivity and understanding of trauma and nervous system regulation—because you never know the full story each student brings to the studio.

If you’re ready to cultivate a sustainable, expressive voice rooted in both technical freedom and authentic artistry, I’d be honored to support your journey.