Voice Lessons
Easthampton | Hadley | Florence | OnLine
About The Prindle School
The Prindle School is a music school in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts offering OnSite and OnLine private music lessons, classes, and ensembles.. We have over 40 faculty members offering music lessons on all instruments and voice in three convenient locations, as well as virtually via Zoom. Our faculty have a wealth of experience delivering exactly the right program of lessons for each individual client: young children as they begin their music journey, highly dedicated professional musicians, adult learners who hope to bring more joy into their lives, and everything in between. Our owners, Dan and Michelle Prindle, have 50 years of combined experience in music education. Dan holds a Ph.D. in music theory from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and also teaches music theory and ear training at Williams College. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford, is a Certified Waldorf Early Childhood Educator, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in voice performance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Meet Some of Our Voice Faculty
We have expert teachers in all styles of music from rock and pop to classical and musical theater.
Heidi McLaughlin
Soprano Heidi McLaughlin brings a strong foundation in classical technique and a passion for vocal health. She began singing and performing at a young age, studied voice at Baltimore School for the Arts, and recently graduated from Washington & Lee University with a Bachelor of Science in Vocal Performance.
Heidi has performed roles such as Giannetta in L’elisir d’amore and Dido in Dido and Aeneas, and has trained in prestigious programs including the Washington National Opera Institute and the Boston University Tanglewood Institute. While at Washington & Lee, she was honored as the first vocalist to win the school’s Concerto-Aria competition.
Michelle Prindle
Michelle has taught private voice and piano lessons for more than 20 years. Her students have been admitted to competitive voice and musical theater programs, including Wagner College and the Conservatory at Shenandoah University, and have been accepted to the Eastern Regional and All-State Music Festivals in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts district select chorus. She is currently the music teacher at Montessori School of Northampton and maintains a private studio at The Prindle School.
RJ McCarty
RJ McCarty was born into a musical family, constantly enamored by anything having to do with musical instruments. Having taken music lessons himself for over 20 years, he wants to pass along everything he has learned to new players! RJ is a seasoned, award-winning multi-instrumentalist and veteran of performing, having toured with bands to the furthest reaches of the United States, Europe, and Canada.
Dan Inglis
Dan Inglis is a freelance tenor, multi-instrumentalist, Master Trainer of Estill Voice Training, choral conductor, solfège nerd, YouTuber, and composer who is proud to partner with The Prindle School as their first teacher to offer all-online lessons. An alumna of his Dan Inglis Voice & Piano Studio placed on American Idol in 2022. Dan’s YouTube channel hosts Dan’s Solfège Trainer, the Ten Minute Piano Challenge, and other resources.
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"My skills are improving and I appreciate all the insights and exercises that you have provided. The Prindle School is awesome and I am always recommending your school to people I know."
Sarah T.
Testimonials
"I have learned so much from your instruction, and I have definitely seen myself progress. You obviously have great passion for music and helping others, and this comes through in the way you teach."
Olin R.
"I just wanted to say that we are super excited and looking forward to [our daughter's] class today. [Our son] loves his classes and is always looking forward to it which makes us so happy. You got two lifelong students here."
Chai G.
“My lessons at Prindle have greatly shaped my musical performance in many ways that I am beyond grateful for. I don't know where I would be without the Prindle School and I truly owe them a huge thanks for all of their support over the years.”
Grace P.
