Success Stories
Merrily isn’t simply a “voice teacher” and experiences with her aren't simply “voice lessons”. Merrily is innately designed with the ability to hear the true voice of every person who steps into the container with her. Her method is designed to help her students vocalize in the way they are uniquely meant to vocalize. Yes, she knows all the usual vocal tricks and techniques - but the most exciting opportunity available with Merrily is the potential to connect with YOUR distinct sound in a most unique and powerful way. The work I do with her and her method is unequivocally some of the most spiritually transformative of my life. I am a much better singer, but most importantly, I have a deep understanding of my sound and how I am here to express - in all the ways.
In my experience, many coaches can teach you how to sing. They’ll give you drills, expand your range, and improve your breath work. You’ll learn a few songs, feel good, and be on your way. If that’s all you want, go for it.
But singing is much more than that. It brings a sense of freedom that everyone should experience. Confidently putting yourself out there and sharing your voice with the world is powerful—it’s transformative.
Merrily helps you find your true voice. She’ll guide you through understanding your body and teach you how to work with it. You may come in with an idea of how you want to sound, but you’ll discover something better. Some exercises might feel strange, and you’ll occasionally question what you're doing, but if you can push through that discomfort for a few minutes, Merrily will help you uncover a part of yourself you didn’t know existed. It will be more authentic and personal than anything you expected.
If you’re on the fence, get off. Get loud. Get free. Merrily delivers.
I had been singing for almost 30 years when I started working with Merrily. Within a few short months, my vocal abilities improved dramatically - I gained range, control, resonance and confidence in my voice. There are things I can sing now that I never thought I’d be able to sing. Thank you, Merrily!!
Where do I even begin... After years away from performing live and studio recording, earlier this year, I decided to record a new studio album. I knew my voice would need a dusting off, so to speak, and my greatest luck in the world put me on the parh to working with Merrily. She recognized right off that my voice training from the past was still serving me, but that because my songs are so aggressive and still melodic, repetition with her 'on the surface' simple techniques might serve me well. And did they ever! She also recognized my experience as a singer, and adjusted to where I was at. Because of her intuition and sensitivity, I had complete trust in her, and I entered the studio with complete confidence. Just last week, I heard the mastered tunes and they, quite frankly, rock their a@@ off. Thank you, Merrily! I could not have found a better coach to get my voice back in shape. I look forward to continuing to work with you as I start pulling my live shows together! With so much appreciation.
Merrily is an Amazing Vocal Coach. And I have really enjoyed taking Vocal Lessons from her. If you’re looking for a Vocal Coach, then I would highly recommend that you reach out to Merrily.
I can remember singing for Merrily during my orientation session. I remember my singing voice being a little meek and I had a very narrow vocal range that I was comfortable singing in. And I was not comfortable singing for other people. I have been taking lessons from Merrily for a little over one and a half years now. I’m very happy with my vocal progress and with where my voice is Today. With her help I’ve developed vocal strength and control and good forward placement. I now have a much larger vocal range where I feel comfortable signing. I have also discovered that I have a rather extensive bass range. And that I love microphones.
Merrily has been my daughter's vocal coach for 10 years. In a nutshell, my daughter and I agree that Merrily is a genius at teaching voice. Her lessons have both structure and spontaneity. While Merrily has a defined system to teach, she is intuitively talented at customizing vocal drills to fit the individual needs of each student. Not only are her lessons effective, they are also fun, the bonus being that you get to work with a teacher who cares and enables success in a generous, supportive, dedicated way. Whatever difficulty you encounter when singing, Merrily "diagnoses" it in a positive way and actively helps you improve it. She has helped my daughter prepare for myriad theater projects, auditions, and performances throughout the years, and is currently helping her prepare for university auditions to apply in music therapy. The support and kindness we have received from Merrily throughout the years is infinite. My daughter's main passion became singing because of Merrily. Now my daughter wants to use her singing to help heal others. I thank fate for bringing Merrily into our lives at just the right time. She has made a huge and very positive difference to my daughter.
Highly recommend reaching out to Merrily if you're at all considering connecting with a voice coach. I've been going to Merrily for several years on and off for vocal coaching- singing was a huge part of my life growing up and throughout college, and I initially started working with Merrily after years of not singing and feeling like my identity as a singer had completely evaporated. Her energy, encouragement and method has changed my relationship with my voice, and I am SO glad that I've had the opportunity to work with her!
Merrily is the best. I came to her with no singing experience & within months I was singing in public. She is immensely talented, yet humble and easy to talk with. I left her lessons feeling confident, not just in my singing ability, but in myself. I'm so grateful.
When I scheduled my first appointment with Merrily, I intended to gain confidence in my singing so I could join my friends and coworkers in singing at karaoke events. Merrily gave me some (fun!) drills and we immediately started on a song I loved that was challenging for me. With her method, I found my way around those challenges, and soon branched out to new songs. Now I’m finding *my* voice - it is so exciting to experiment and play with songs! Karaoke is no longer intimidating, now it’s just fun!
But you know what? That was just the surface level of what I got from my time with Merrily! With her process, my continued practice, and her genuine kindness, she also helped me gain confidence (we built up my mental stage/platform) to speak my mind more in my career and in my personal relationships, which has led to greater success in both!
I am better in so many ways because of how Merrily coached me to use my voice!
Merrily has been fantastic to work with over the past 2 years. She makes no judgements and positively encourages growth at each person's own pace. I look forward to each session I have with her and have improved so much with her guidance.
When I arrived for my first voice lesson with Merrily, I was so absolutely petrified to sing in front of her (or anyone) that I almost didn’t do it at all. Through patience and positivity, she brought me from that terrified place to my first sing club with other students and a piano player. My knees knocked and my voice shook, but I did it! Now, I look forward to them. Recently, I actually performed at a party. She’s given me the gift of my own voice, and the joy of sharing music with other people. She’s amazingly talented at what she does and I am forever grateful.
I began taking voice lessons with Merrily 6 months ago, thinking I was just going to shake some nerves so I could sing more comfortably in the shower, car, and in front of my young son. But I've gained so much more than vocal exercises! My voice is stronger and clearer. I feel more confident and self-aware, and above all I've gained a friend; someone I feel completely open with...and I found that in finding my singing voice! Thank you for EVERYTHING Merrily!
Merrily brought the best out of me and my voice, by following her lessons and advice I have rapidly grown my vocal strength and ability to sing with precision and confidence. She has a unique understanding that each person has their own voice and tailors the way she coaches to you. I couldn't have made my journey to becoming a professional singer without her. She is simply the best.
Merrily has a wonderful touch for coaching both the technical and emotional aspects of vocal technique. More than once I've gone to her when something simply wasn't making sense to me and come away with a good solution.
Merrily makes me feel so relaxed and comfortable that I'm not afraid to try anything and through that my voice has matured and become so much stronger.