Experienced: 36 Years teaching voice-lessons
Choose an experienced teacher who knows how the voice works. Choose a teacher that can help you sing beautifully and in tune. Contact Mary Laymon today for a consultation.
Mary offers vocal training to adult and teen singers of all abilities from her professional home studio just west of Minneapolis’ North Loop.
She will teach you to sing naturally, focusing on breathing, resonance, diction, and developing your own musicianship, all within a supportive and motivating environment.
There are a few openings available for new students. Contact Mary via email or phone to schedule your first voice lesson.
Performing Experience: Praised for her artistry and vocal color, Mary Laymon has established herself as a powerful and versatile soprano in the Twin Cities. She excels in difficult repertoire and continues to gain recognition in music circles for her talent, musicality, commitment to character, and beautiful singing.
Mary was featured with The National Opera, The San Francisco Opera, and The Minnesota Opera where she created the role of Justine in the premiere of Libby Larsen’s Frankenstein: A Modern Prometheus. Some acclaimed operatic roles have included Cio-Cio-San in Madame Butterfly, Countess Almaviva in The Marriage of Figaro, Nedda in Pagliacci, and The Voice in Poulenc’s Le Voix Humane. She is also at home in musical theatre with recent engagements including The Sound of Music as Mother Abbess and The Music Man as Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn.
Ms. Laymon performs regularly and has been teaching people to sing since 1983, and for the last 20+ years is proud to be affiliated with MacPhail Center for Music. Additionally, she is the Director of the Chapel Singers, a hip choir at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis. Mary resides in Central Minneapolis with her husband Chris and their two sweet, singing dogs.
Voice Lessons
Why take voice lessons? The simple answer is because you will sing better. Other benefits include increased self-confidence and feelings of joy. Whether you are a novice or training for a professional career, Mary can help you improve your singing voice.
Vocal Coaching
Vocal coaching is offered for anyone preparing a song for recital, voice competition or performance. This can be achieved in one or more sessions.
Voice Recitals
Students are encouraged to perform their pieces in recitals. Participation is optional. The studio will host a minimum of two recitals per year. They are fun and happen in a non-threatening way in front of a small, invited audience of friends and relatives.