Discover the Joy of Music with Personalized Virtual Classes…

Even Better Than In Person with No Special Equipment Needed

Teaching virtual lessons since 2005,
we’ve designed your experience for you to fall in love with music,
make the most of your free time,
and build resilience, confidence, and self-esteem.

Want to know about our prices and programs?

Music lessons can help you build confidence, make the most of your free time, and develop your love of music! 

Do you want to know our prices and schedule? 

Download our InfoPack brochure now and schedule an Initial Fit Lesson to get your questions answered fast.

We help you love yourself, love music, and connect with your confidence.

Sound good?

Maybe you’ve thought about hiring a music teacher but aren’t sure where to start or if it’s the right decision. One-on-one fees can be pricey, and you might wonder if you’d even enjoy it.

At the end of the day, you want to improve your singing or develop your skills in piano or songwriting.

That’s where Confident Voice Studio comes in.

Deanna Maio
Owner & Voice Teacher
Confident Voice Studio

We’re Confident Voice Studio.

We are 3 AMAZING teachers who can help with voice lessons, piano lessons, and songwriting.  Our expertise ranges from preschool to adult.  From the first lesson to nailing an audition or preparing for performances.

We specialize in healthy technique, confidence and fun with music. We teach in classes, private lessons, workshops, and more for children, teens and adults.

We have performance experiences in concerts, plays, musicals, nightclubs, and events.  We have been on stages across the country including the The Crystal Ballroom, The Bite of Oregon, Boston Conservatory, Oregon Symphony, and Oregon Ballet.

I’m Deanna Maio, the Founder, a Teacher, and Certified Professional Coach.

I’ve coached countless singers and instrumentalists for auditions, concert prep, solo concerts, collaborations with large bands, and much more.

“Confident Voice Studio gets 10 out of 10.

My child loves them and has grown so much as a person and as a performer.”

Sheena

“I love seeing how happy he is after every class!”

Ellen

He races through the door to begin the lessons.

Anyone who helps my kid (or anyone’s kid) learn to love music gets 5 stars.

Brian

You’ve Got Questions. We’ve Got Answers.

Q: Do I need to be a naturally talented musician?

No.  It’s a common myth that you have to have a natural talent to sing or play well.  You don’t.  You’d be amazed how well your music can sound after training and practice.

Q: Aren't virtual or online lessons ineffective because of the sound delay?

A: Not at all! We’ve completely figured it out, and there’s no special equipment required. Our methods ensure seamless, interactive, and effective lessons that provide the same high-quality experience as in-person classes.

Q: Can I join a class even if I have no experience?

A:  Yes!  Our classes are designed to build individual confidence while we build your music skills. We love beginners and advanced students alike.

Q: I already have some experience. Will this be good for me?

A:  Yes!  All of our teachers are professionally trained performers as well as teachers.  If you have a love for music and you want more, you’ll be right at home.

Q: Are your programs interactive classes or one-on-one?

A:  Both!  This all comes down to what’s best for the client.  Most of our kids’ lessons are interactive classes with the benefits of individual attention and making friends with others.  Each child is on their own learning journey and can move as fast or as slow as you want. Making together is a great opportunity to develop other musical skills at a younger age.  And one-on-one can be the perfect solution for a pro, recovering from an injury or in prep mode for a big show.

Q: How much time do I need to block off for this?

A:  This all comes down to what the client needs.  Most of our kids’ classes are roughly 45 minutes a week.  And some of our clients are with us 2 hours a week.  It really depends on what the end goal is.

Q: Will there be recitals?

A:  Yes. We call them Performance Parties. We do them in person, virtually, and at local community events.  You can have the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience.  

Q: Is there a performance or recital fee?

A:  No.  All of our performances and recitals are free to our clients.

Q: Is there anything else for me to buy?

A:  No.  You just show up to your lessons ready to sing.  You will need to have access to an instrument at home eventually if your goal is to play piano, guitar, uke or violin. We can recommend a great instrument to get started with.

Q: Will I be put into a contract?

A:  No.  You can be a customer of ours for 30 minutes or 30 years.  We hope it’s the latter 🙂

Would it be a ridiculous idea to see if we are the perfect fit for what you’re looking for?

So how does this all work?

The Confident Music Process

In 45 minutes or less, you’ll discover the best solution for you and your situation.

1. Schedule Your Initial Fit Lesson

We want to get to know you and see if we’re a good fit to help you reach your musical goals, whatever they might be. And we’ll help you decide the same by answering any questions you have.  

2. Sign Up for Your Confident Musician Lesson Package

We’ll make sure your child loves to come to their lessons. You’ll never have to force them.

See how your child (or you) falls in love with music.  or an online class.

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3. Join Our Studio Family

Joy, excitement and the satisfaction of having made the best decision, is what you will feel when you enroll your child, knowing that now they will be making the most of their time and potential.

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