Berklee College of Music Professor Returns HOME TO OFFER VOCAL & SONGWRITING PROGRAMS IN MUSKEGON

Internationally acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and educator brings world-class contemporary music training to West Michigan this summer

Quick Facts

  • Berklee College of Music Assistant Professor of Voice

  • Muskegon native returning home to teach

  • Contemporary vocal and songwriting training for ages 13+

  • Focus on creativity, confidence, mindset, and authentic self-expression

  • Functional, full-bodied approach to vocal technique and performance

  • Supportive, inclusive environment for all experience levels

  • Scholarships available

  • Private instruction available

  • Hosted at The Stage at The Corner in downtown Muskegon

  • June & July 2026

Topics Available for Interviews

  • Music and emotional expression

  • Performance anxiety & perfectionism

  • Creativity and nervous system regulation

  • Artistic identity & self-expression

  • Accessible arts education

  • The importance of the arts

  • The therapeutic effects of music

  • Vocal performance & technique

  • Songwriting & creativity


BIO

Sara Azriel is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, composer, and music educator. She is an Assistant Professor of Voice at Berklee College of Music and has taught masterclasses across China (Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Shenzhen). She has worked with a wide range of artists at all levels of their careers, including former students - Oscar-Nominated actors Ryan Gosling and Mark Ruffalo. Sara's original music has been performed and broadcast internationally, including on MTV, NBC, and PBS. She has contributed vocal work to AAA video games, film, television and national ad campaigns. Her dynamic voice and songwriting have earned praise in the press and among collaborators for its emotional depth and expressive power.


Photo by Viki Stark

Photo by Viki Stark

Photo by Viki Stark


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