Voice Lessons in Brooklyn, NY

Hello! I am Sonya Belaya, a pianist, singer, improviser, and composer. I am first generation Russian-American. I completed my studies at the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. I have toured as a keyboardist and singer with Half Waif, have performed on Broadway in the Sufjan Stevens “Illinoise” musical, and am a frequent collaborator to many musical communities in NYC. As a teacher, I’ve worked with students as young as 3 years old and as old as 75 years old! In my 15+ years of teaching, I have decided on the following guidelines. You have the right to expect an excellent standard of teaching from me, including artistic example, responsibility, punctuality, patience, and positive energy. My goal as a teacher is to create an environment in which students can achieve artistic excellence, while developing positive habits and a genuine, life-long appreciation for music. I also focus on body awareness while playing the piano and singing. It is my passion to empower students to find creativity and ownership in music, regardless of experience. In my lessons, I incorporate elements of playing, listening assignments, music theory, composition, and technique in order to develop a well-rounded musician. I also try to ensure that the student is enjoying the process and is creating regular practice habits. Setting these guidelines allows me to do my job as educator and to maintain regularity in my schedule. I customize lessons to complement each individual student’s interests, ability and unique potential. I offer weekly piano lessons in 30, 45, and 60-minute increments. I am available to teach at your home, but will charge an additional transportation fee, depending on your location. I recommend that all beginner students will begin with bi-weekly 30-minute lessons. For intermediate students, I recommend 45 minutes, and one-hour lessons for advanced students. I am located in Brooklyn, and travel to Brooklyn and Manhattan only. Students are welcome to travel to my home in Sunset Park for lessons as well.

Our coaches have trained with world renowned artists. Vocal coaches educated in top schools in Vienna, Madrid and New York with over 15 years of experience. We will assess your voice type and custom tailor lessons using types of songs that work well with your voice. Everyone can be a good singer when voice is trained properly. We offer lessons in both English and Spanish. Ask about our special introductory 30 minute lesson offered at a discounted rate. We offer ONLINE lessons.

At Athena Ever Artistry, we are pioneering a new era of artistic development by combining vocal and performance coaching with nervous system regulation practices. Our innovative method helps artists not only refine their technical skills but also unlock emotional authenticity, resilience, and sustainable creativity. Learn the art of creating consistency, safety, and trust in your ability to deliver authentic, embodied performances. Athena has trained extensively with top vocal coaches who work with Broadway, television, film, and professional recording artists. She has been a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association since 2007 and SAG-AFTRA since 2008. Athena and her team member — trained directly in her proven method — are ready to help you master technique, build body awareness, and create lasting confidence in your nervous system. Whether you’re preparing to perform, audition, or record, we are here to help you achieve excellence with artistry and ease.

I am a passionate instructor with over 10 years experience teaching students aged 2 to 76 years old. I teach all styles, but love focusing on Pop, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Opera. I have a Masters degree in Classical Voice and Opera from The Manhattan School of Music. Outside of teaching, I am a Singer-Songwriter who regularly performs around the city. So I understand not only the joys of performing, but also how intimidating it can be (even for myself after so many years!) My teaching practice is rooted in technique first, but I also believe in the importance of having fun while singing. And I believe confidence comes naturally for the student following this. I love working with students of all ages and abilities. Whether you are embarking on your singing journey as a newcomer, or you are already an experienced performer. I believe we can unleash your talent and confidence that lie deep inside. Students of mine have been accepted into musical programs at Harvard University, Berklee College of Music, Hunter College, The Royal College of Music, The Manhattan School of Music, and many more! I have trained students for performances of all types, and secured lead roles for them in musicals, shows and Disney auditions. I would love to hear more about your goals, objectives and any questions you might have about the process. Even if it might seem daunting, that is totally normal and I am here to guide you through it! Please reach out to schedule a consultation and we will figure the rest out from there :) I‘ll be looking forward to hearing from you!