Voice and Acting Coaching
Private voice and acting coaching for musical theatre performers at every level — from first-time students to college-bound auditioners to working professionals. Train with a coach who’s been in the room with the people who write the shows, and knows exactly what it takes to get you ready for yours.
- 🎓 Berklee Masters — Musical Theatre Writing and Production
- 🎹 Masterclass pianist for Jason Robert Brown & Stephen Schwartz
- 🎭 OCSA alumnus & former faculty
- 🎭 The Young Americans alumnus & former college faculty
- ⏱ 25+ years coaching & performing
David Jayden Anthony
founder and CEO of MusicalTheatreMastery.com
Most Teachers Fix Your Sound. I Build Your Performance
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The Problem — A beautiful voice is only half the job. Musical theatre demands that you tell a story, connect to lyric, shape a phrase with purpose, and make every moment feel genuinely alive — all while hitting the notes, staying in rhythm, and making it look effortless.
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The Blind Spot — Most technical voice training treats singing and acting as separate disciplines. They’re not. I’ve spent my career — as a writer, a Music Director, and a coach — understanding exactly how they work together. My lessons reflect that.
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My Approach — I describe myself as the auto mechanic of the voice: I can hear with unusual precision what needs to shift for better resonance, vibrato, placement, and freedom — and I can apply that diagnosis directly to real material, not abstract exercises.
Vocal Technique
Pitch, breath coordination, resonance, vibrato, tone, placement, and range — addressed at the source, not the symptom. Most students leave the very first session with changes they can already hear and feel.
Rapid Diagnosis
I can quickly identify the technical adjustment that will make the biggest difference for your voice — often within minutes, not months.
Real Material Application
No endless abstract warm-ups. Every technical concept gets applied directly to the songs, auditions, and performances that matter to your goals.
Acting Through Song
Every lyric has a specific intention. We make it yours — connecting objective, emotional stakes, and physical behavior so your songs stop feeling generalized and start genuinely landing.
Acting that supports the voice
Acting choices that fight the voice are extremely common. I help you find the ones that strengthen it — where intention, lyric specificity, and physical life all work together.
A writer’s ear for story
With a Berklee Masters in Musical Theatre Writing and several original musicals, I understand how the music itself supports emotion, structure, and dramatic impact.
Find the Right Coaching Format for You
Every format uses the same coaching approach — choose the one that fits your goals, schedule, and location.
In-Person Coaching
One-on-one coaching in the studio for students local to Long Beach and Orange County.
Online Streaming Coaching
Full coaching sessions from anywhere in the world, no travel required.
College Audition Preparation
Song selection, cuts, and material prep tailored to top musical theatre college programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Coaching works for complete beginners through working professionals — sessions are tailored to your current level and goals.
Both formats use the same approach and get the same results. In-person works well if you’re local to Long Beach; online works well for flexibility or if you’re outside the area. See the format pages above for details on each.
Most students see the fastest, most compounding progress with weekly sessions (the monthly package). Single sessions work well for a specific goal, like an upcoming audition or performance review.
Students range from young performers just starting out to college-bound auditioners to working adult professionals. Lessons are always tailored to the individual.
The 30-minute assessment is a real conversation about your goals and current challenges — not a lesson. It’s how we figure out together which coaching option is the right fit before you commit to anything.
Start with the free assessment — we’ll talk through your goals, schedule, and location, and I’ll point you to the right format directly.
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Coaching Options
Choose the perfect plan to transform your design workflow and bring your ideas to life – whether you’re just starting out or scaling an agency.
Online
$124
Per Session
Full 60-minute coaching sessions via Zoom or FaceTime — same depth and results as in-studio lessons, from anywhere in the world.
Highlights
Full 60-minute private session
Screen-share for sheet music & feedback notes
Recorded session available on request
In-Person
$149
Per Session
A focused, high-impact hour on your specific goals — technique, material, or audition prep.
Highlights
One-on-one in the Long Beach studio
Piano accompaniment included
Discounts available for monthly packages
Video Review
$99
Per Submission
Send a recording of your performance or audition and get detailed, actionable feedback you can apply immediately.
Highlights
Full written + recorded video feedback
Turnaround within 3–5 business days
Great for audition-tape prep or a second opinion before a callback