The Music
In Me Studio
Vocal / Piano/ Acting / Dance
Vocal Training- We match our vocal training to each student. We include styles such as musical theatre, commercial music, a cappella, praise & worship/gospel, and classical, as well as audition prep for theatre, college, and competitions. Our training includes both vocal and performance aspects. We also provide masterclass opportunities with industry professionals and performance opportunities.
Piano Lessons- We match our piano lessons to fit the needs of each student. We include styles such as classical, commercial, and chord chart reading. We can also combine voice and piano to develop the combined skills. We provide masterclass opportunities with industry professionals and performance opportunities.
Acting coaching-We create a consistent development of the understanding of acting. Students will develop a repertoire of monologues that can be used for auditions for theatre and college. They may also study techniques in acting for the camera and self-taping for auditions.
Dance Lessons-Our training includes musical theatre dance lessons and classes. We combine dance technique with performance to develop well-rounded stage presence.
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New at
The Studio This Month!
UPCOMING SHOWS
Holiday Inn at LaComedia Dinner Theatre with Elliot C runs Nov 1-Dec 30!​
Winterfest at Kings Island with Casey M runs Nov. 29th – Dec 31st!
Beauty and the Beast produced by Covedale with teacher Carly Shepherd runs Dec. 5th-29th at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts.
The Nutcracker produced by Children’s Performing arts of Miamisburg (CPAM) with Annie P runs Dec 13th & 14th at Parkview Chruch.
Santa Claus: The Musical produced by The Children’s Theatre with Juno B runs Dec. 7th-16th at the Taft Theatre.
Sheep in Heavenly Peace produced by Epiphany Players with Kara W., Autumn M., Nia P., and Leah R. runs Dec 14th & 15th at Epiphany Lutheran Church.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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CHRISTMAS RECITAL Mark your calendar for Friday, December 20 beginning at 5:30pm hosted at Wright State University's Schuster Hall
STUDIO TEACHERS
Julia Gomez (she/her) is a former student of Becky’s, having taken lessons from her for 4 years at Wright State University, where she earned her B.F.A. in Acting and B.A. in Spanish. She has worked at Hope Repertory Theatre in several productions and as a Teaching Artist in the Education Department. She has also worked in Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s Acting & Education Intern Company and on staff, as their Education Associate. Julia recently accepted a position at Dayton SMART Elementary School as their new 2nd Grade Teacher! Julia will be teaching voice and acting for theatre students, and is looking forward to helping students thrive on their artistic journeys!
Adelyn Rae Helms is a previous student of Becky’s, taking lessons from her for 8 years, until she went off to get her BFA in Musical Theatre from Ohio Northern University. After graduating, she was a Tour Actor/Director for Missoula Children’s Theatre, growing her passion for teaching. Currently, she directs theatre productions and one of the a cappella groups and Chaminade Julienne High School and works at Human Race Theatre Company as Communications Coordinator. Additionally, she is consistently performing professionally in the Dayton area. She will be teaching commercial, musical theatre, and a cappella style voice, along with acting coaching. Adelyn is grateful and overjoyed to be performing and teaching in her hometown and is hoping to help nurture students to flourish - the way Becky did for her!
Eba Marie Porter is a professionally accomplished life coach, teacher, music director, vocal coach, and vocalist, and is the Worship Director at Restoration Church in Dayton, OH. Eba has performed as a lead vocalist with the legendary Zapp Band, as well as a background vocalist for Shirley Murdock.
She is a graduate of Colonel White High School for the Arts and Wright State University.
Eba will be working with adult students, as well as with middle and high school students focused on commercial music, praise and worship, and theatre. Her life's mission is to help others discover their God given purpose and live out their dreams. She is living her own dream as the wife of her best friend Darryl together with their four incredibly talented children in the northern Cincinnati area of Liberty Township, Ohio.
Raegan Rigmaiden is a current student at Sinclair Community College. She leads worship at Southbrook Christian and was a previous student of Becky’s for 7 years! She is a member of Prime Acapella and has sang for funerals, weddings, singing competitions, and been a part of many musicals. Raegan specializes in working with young students and she will be the primary voice teacher for 7-11 year olds.
Emma Fleming grew up in Miamisburg, OH and took every music/ dance class available to her. She fell in love with singing and vocals thanks to working with the amazingly talented Becky Barrett-Jones. 💜
In school, she was in choir, jazz band, and symphonic band for the tenor sax and was also the drum major for the Miamisburg high school marching band in 2014. In college, she graduated from Miami University with her BA in Kinesiology and Health Science. Emma will be teaching piano as well as musical theatre voice. Emma currently lives in Columbus with her husband and two dogs and she is the owner of Monster Baby Donuts, which specializes in gluten-free vegan baked goods
Kyle Carey Miller is a professional actor and graduate of Wright State University’s Musical Theatre Program. WSU credits include J.D. (Heathers: The Musical), Jasper (The Mystery of Edwin Drood), and Macduff (Macbeth). After college, Kyle worked at The Texas Shakespeare Festival (Love's Labour’s Lost, 110 in the Shade, and Tartuffe), Hope Repertory Theatre, and the Renaissance Theatre. Kyle is proud to call the greater Dayton area his home where he lives with his incredibly talented wife, Julia, fellow teacher at The Music in Me Studio. Kyle can be seen as both an actor and Dungeon Master of the widely popular Dungeons & Dragons YouTube Channel: Green & Garb. When not performing or teaching, he works as a Relationship Banker at Chase in Beavercreek.
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Sam Evans is beyond thrilled to join The Music in Me Studio after meeting Becky through Wright State’s BFA program. She has studied as one of Becky’s students for 5 years and is excited to take everything she has learned and inspire someone else! Before teaching, Sam could be seen onstage with TheatreLab Dayton (Something Rotten),
LaComedia (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), The Carnegie (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), and, of course, Wright State University (The 25th annual Putnam County Spelling Bee).
Sam’s love of music started in musical theatre combined with her training in choral and classical music. She is able to find a deeper understanding of music’s value on paper as well as its deeper historic and stylistic intentions.
Karie-Lee Sutherland has worked professionally in the entertainment field for over 20 years. As a singer/dancer, she toured the world performing for the DOD-USO and is a veteran of live shows at Kings Island. She has also worked for King’s Productions, where she wrote and directed touring shows for Yogi Bear, Scooby Doo, and the Flintstones. She was a Broadcast major at UC’s Conservatory of Music, and has received several Orchid awards, as well as a State Octafest Award for choreography. Karie-Lee has worked as an actor, director and choreographer for various theatre companies in the Cincinnati area, including Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, Showboat Majestic, LaComedia Dinner Theatre, Miami University Theatre Department, and Educational Outreach Shows for Cincinnati’s Playhouse in the Park. Favorite Regional Theater roles include Morticia in The Addams Family, Tanya in Mamma Mia, Miss Sandra in All Shook Up, and Velma Von Tussle in Hairspray.. She has attended the Broadway Teachers’ Workshop in NYC, where she took classes in dance, actor’s movement and directing with instructors from the Broadway productions of Newsies, War Horse, and Tony Award winning director John Rando. Karie-Lee is is also a part of the CCM Preparatory Department Theatre Arts Division faculty, and you can find her on YouTube at Still Kicking with Karie-Lee.
Carly Shepherd is a rising professional actress and singer from Cincinnati, Ohio. She got her BFA in Musical Theatre at Shawnee State University where she trained in the vocal styles of opera, classical, and musical theatre. She also trained in ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance technique. After her 5 years at SSU, she then moved back home to pursue theatre professionally around the state including the Weathervane Playhouse, La Comedia Dinner Theatre, Cincinnati Landmark Productions, and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. Personal favorite credits are Aldonza (The Man of La Mancha), Patrick Star (The Spongebob Musical), Suzy (The Marvelous Wonderettes), Trish (Kinky Boots), Edna (Bright Star). Carly also works with WEBBY Dance Company, where she goes to schools and daycares teaching young kids of all ages the love of dance and technique in ballet, jazz, and hip hop.
Audrey Williamson fell in love with music in her hometown, Urbana Ohio. Her musical journey began with piano lessons, playing percussion in the school band, and involvement with her church musical productions. Complete immersion in her high school music programs (playing snare drum in marching band, musical theater, and choir), inspired her to study Music at Wright State University. Audrey soaked up every experience in college from singing at Carnegie Hall and the National Cathedral to starting a pop a cappella group. Following graduation in 2013, Audrey began teaching private voice and piano lessons. She enjoys working with all ages and teaching music theory. Audrey married a barbershop-enthusiast, Philip, in 2015. Together, they have two little boys and two beloved dogs!
Becky Barrett-Jones has had the privilege of singing in a variety of places. She first began singing in her church and more recently she has performed in many of her bucket list theatre roles, a national tour, and with a Christian trio. She also studied piano and clarinet and became the drum major for her high school marching band.
Becky has a BA In Accounting from Capital University with a minor in music and an MA In Music Education from Wright State University. She’s owned the Music in Me studio since 2007 and teaches voice in the theatre program at Wright State. Becky also music directs youth and adult productions across the Miami Valley. Becky will continue to teach voice and piano for all age ranges in her home studio alongside managing the Springboro studio. She is grateful to share her passion for teaching with former students and colleagues!
Accepting New Students Now!
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NEW
LOCATION!
345 N. Main Street Springboro, OH 45066