Achieve your vocal goals through individual private voice instruction.

Gain the confidence and reliability in your voice that only private vocal instruction can provide.

I have a passion for teaching voice and find it one of the most rewarding, challenging and fulfilling ways to use the knowledge I’ve gained as a performer and through my study of the voice.

My students have been first place winners in national competitions and competitive national arts programs.

I have over 10 years experience working with students of all ages and skill levels in a variety of genres; classical, musical theater and contemporary and pop. My teaching is centered in evidence based vocal pedagogy and the experience and expertise that I’ve gained throughout my singing career. I currently offer lessons virtually to accommodate students from a variety of locations and have been teaching this way for over five years.

  • Current Students

    For Maria's current students, please use the following link to update your lesson time or schedule future lessons.

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  • Prospective Students

    Welcome! Please complete the Student Interest form below if you are interested in beginning lessons. Maria will get back with you within 48 hours to schedule a complimentary 15 minute lesson to meet and discuss your goals.

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Testimonials

  • Singing has been a part of my life ever since I was in the first grade when my mom discovered that I was a boy soprano. However, I lacked confidence and freedom with my voice, all due to bad technique and a lot of pushing. This carried on after my voice changed, into high school and to the beginning of college. But then I met Maria. She has been extremely patient with me in the past 2 years as we figured out how to utilize proper technique and incorporate (little by little) the foundations of proper singing. Her motto was “singing isn’t magic,” and I have learned that it really is not. It requires dedication, determination, and your heart. My voice has transformed so much through her guidance, and because of that, there are now more moments where it does feel like magic- where everything “clicks.” Thank you, Maria!

    Daniel K. (University of Southern California - Classical Voice Minor)

  • "Maria Maxfield has improved my voice technique quicker than any other voice teacher I have worked with. Her approach prioritizes vocal health while constantly challenging me to expand my range and strengthen my vocal cords. I will forever thank her for the positive influence she has had on my singing!"

    Ava N. Professional Musical Theater and Commercial Dancer, Singer and Choreographer

  • Maria is the consummate professional that you could also imagine meeting for an evening with friends. Such an amazing blend of talent and warmth. I always feel like I sing better in my lessons. Some of that is her fine technical coaching but it also speaks to who she is as a person. She believes in me as her student and has helped me grow in confidence as well. I would recommend her to anyone at any level. She is able to meet you where you are and help you grow. She is also willing to cater and adapt to changing needs and commitment. I appreciate her helping me how and when I wanted her help.

    Matt M.

  • Maria is very detailed in the feedback she gives me. Every time I sing a song she has something different for me to work on. I am glad that I don’t just hear the same thing every time. She really listens and gives me detailed instructions on how to improve. I like that she has me warm up properly. She teaches me things that I can work on later on my own. She is really nice and is outgoing. Even on zoom! And she knows a lot about what she teaches. You can tell how much she has studied by the comments she makes.

    Sarah S. (minor student)

  • "Maria is passionate about music and that really flows over into her teaching. I am deaf with no music background, but she really instilled in me a love for music that I really never had before. Her positive attitude exudes with love for her music and her students."

    Teri W.

  • "Ms. Maria is consistently a gem. From her extensive technical knowledge (ask her to geek about voice science to you! she loves it!) to her pedagogical approach to teaching (always a safe, uplifting and growth mindset oriented approach) she is truly a gift. Whether you're singing for fun like me, or pursuing a professional career like many of her other clients, working with her is a privilege."

    Sara Z., University of Southern California Voice Lesson Student

  • "Maria spent one–on–one time with each of us, giving us a more specific evaluation of our progress in the class. She also did that in our weekly assignment feedback. Every comment was specific to each student, which showed that she cared for each of us individually and took the time to show that."

    Student Testimonial from USC Voice Class

  • "With Maria, I am always progressing but at the same time she makes it super fun! Maria can take a song and perfect it, something I can never do by myself"

    Adelyn (Minor Student)

Student Interest Form

Please complete this form if you are interested in beginning lessons. Maria will get back with you within 48 hours of your submission.

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