Voice Lessons with Your Own Personal Vocal Coach

Your own personal mentor to help you find your voice, hone it, and sing like you've always wanted to!

Alireza Tousi

Voice Instructor and Vocal Coach

Alireza began his musical journey at a young age, initially starting with the viola, violin, and the piano. He continued his music studies with voice, leading to a B.M. in Viola Performance and a M.M. in Voice Performance from The Conservatory of Music at University of Redlands and an M.M.A in Voice Performance Opera Program from Yale University. He is currently completing his D.M. in Voice Performance at Florida State University and will be graduating in December 2024. Alireza has over 15 years of teaching experience at all levels and loves teaching music to kids.

Beyond music and teaching, Alireza enjoys playing chess, and loves nature and animals.

Alireza is enrolling now for private lessons in voice.

Caleb Carr

Voice Instructor and Vocal Coach

Caleb is a life-long music student, performer, composer, and educator with a variety of musical interests and over eight years professional experience working in different musical roles, including six years as a private music teacher and four years teaching music for 4-12 year-olds at a public school. While committed to excellence, Caleb brings a down-to-earth, friendly attitude to his lessons.

From Caleb:

“One of my highest priorities is building positive relationships with students. I bring a smile to all my lessons and bring out the joy and fun of learning and making music. A safe, positive atmosphere inspires students to feel comfortable as they learn, take musical risks, make mistakes, express themselves, and explore the wonder and beauty of music.”

Caleb started studying piano with a private instructor as a kid and enjoyed composing original songs on the family spinet from a young age. He trained and performed as a percussionist, drummer, and vocalist in the 3-time State Champion Band and Chorus program at his high school and performed in the yearly musical theater shows. As a teenager, Caleb also picked up guitar and began recording original songs. He went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree, studying voice and taking piano and guitar classes. Caleb is currently working on a Master of Music Production degree from the renowned Berklee College of Music, studying under such accomplished producers as David Bendeth (Breaking Benjamin, Paramore, Vertical Horizon) and Enrique Gonzalez Müller (Kronos Quartet, Joan Baez, Los Amigos Invisibles). Caleb has had the honor of producing projects for a handful of artists since 2020.

Since moving to Olympia in December 2022, Caleb has enjoyed connecting with local musicians and serving the community in any way possible. He has volunteered as a songwriting mentor with The Bridge Music Program, tested out new songs at Rhythms Coffee open mic nights, performed at the Olympia Farmers Market, and taught private music lessons. In his spare time, Caleb enjoys playing table-top games, cooking, marveling at the trees and water, surfing, and hanging out at coffee shops.

Caleb is not accepting students at this time.

Josie Borchert, MT-BC

Voice Instructor

Whether one's musical interests are in modern music or the classics, technique is vital. Learning how to use one's voice as an instrument in singing lessons with Josie will deepen our understanding of ourselves and the music!

Josie is a musician and board certified music therapist originally from North Carolina that plays the flute, oboe, and English horn. With a Bachelor's degree in music therapy from Appalachian State University, Josie brings a unique perspective to voice lessons. If you are looking to learn to sing as a form of therapy during your week, a release, to find peace and joy (all things we 100% support), you’ll love Josie!

It is their belief that healing can be found in self-expression, connection, and motivation through love of music. Josie looks forward to sharing and experiencing music with students and clients and watching how music shapes each individual

From Josie: “My belief is that a mentor-student relationship must have a firm foundation in love. Not only should we be supportive and nonjudgmental while we teach, but we should also have a deep love for our subject matter. Self-expression through music is a great love of mine, and one’s knowledge and skill within music allows for a broader range of expression.”

Perfect for adults with daytime availability, Josie is enrolling now for daytime lessons Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and Tuesday/Thursday evenings which are perfect for those with school and work responsibilities.