DREAM TEAM

RADINA

owner
vocal coach
speech-language pathologist
Simply Music™ piano coach

Introducing Radina – a dedicated vocal coach, speech-language pathologist, singer, songwriter, and artist. Her musical journey began with a cello at age six, but the enchanting world of vocals soon took center stage. From 2001, she's explored a diverse range of vocal techniques, including training at Unique Voice Studios and jazz vocals at Prayner Conservatory in Vienna. Under the guidance of mix singing teachers and private vocal coaches, she's honed her skills.

Radina boasts a Master of Science Degree from the University of Vienna and another in Speech-Language Pathology from California State University Northridge. Her linguistic prowess extends to English, German, Bulgarian, and French. As an associate and mentor teacher for IVTOM – International Voice Teachers of Mix, she's part of a like-minded community committed to excellence.

Beyond coaching, Radina's a seasoned songwriter and lead singer of the globally recognized electronic music duo, Fatmagic. Her stage experience informs her understanding of healthy vocal techniques for performers at all levels. She's driven to help students realize their goals and become the best singers they can be. Radina's commitment to growth is unwavering; she constantly hones her vocal education and performing techniques to deliver the latest insights.

Genres like contemporary music, Pop, Dance, Rock, Soul, Blues, Jazz, R’n’B, Country, and Musical find a home in her teaching repertoire. With 20 years of coaching in Vienna, San Francisco, Hawaii, and Los Angeles, Radina's worked with a diverse clientele – from novices to established touring artists, bands, solo performers, choir members, and musical theater singers.

Radina's brainchild, Vocals on Stage, was established in 2010 as a nurturing space for musicians. Operating from Los Angeles, her lessons are accessible both in-person and online. Join Radina on a musical journey that blends heart, skill, and community-building. Let's strike those harmonious chords together!

MIKAELA

vocal coach
piano coach

Based in Los Angeles, CA, Mikaela Elson is vocal artist, teacher, improviser, video and sound artist, and performer redefining dynamism in the art of singing. Her focus is on building the voice with fundamental techniques for an ease and fluidity in singing to promote functional vocal health. In recent endeavors, Mikaela released her first solo EP I’m Okay (2022), and premiered the microtonal opera Partial Memories by Judith Berkson at the New Opera Days Ostrava (NODO) festival in Ostrava, Czech Republic in June of 2022. This Fall 2023, Mikaela will be premiering the new opera Star Choir at Mount Wilson Observatory in Los Angeles, CA, written by Malik Gaines and librettist Alexandro Segade, produced by The Industry Experimental Opera Company.

Mikaela completed a Master’s of Fine Arts at the California Institute of the Arts in VoiceArts. She continues to teach, perform with her band, contemporary operas, and her own performance art works.

KIANA

Vocal/Piano Coach for In-home Lessons in San Fernando Valley

Kiana Hamzehi is a professional vocalist and songwriter based in Burbank, CA. She is a recent graduate of California State University Fullerton with degrees in Theatre Arts and Vocal Performance. 

She began her theatrical and musical journey in Santa Cruz, CA by studying piano at age 4. Soon after she fell in love with singing and acting, in her early teens she spent time writing pop music and by her mid-teens, Kiana began to appear on stage professionally at the Cabrillo Stage Summer Musical Festival. Her most notable roles with the company are Dina (Schoolhouse Rock!), Mimi (RENT) and her most recent appearance in Beehive! The 60’s Musical.  During her time there she discovered her love of teaching and began vocal coaching and directing musicals at local youth theater companies. Kiana opened her own vocal studio in 2017 and has loved working with students one-on-one ever since. She prioritizes foundational healthy singing regardless of style and specializes in operatic, musical theater, and pop singing styles.

While pursuing her degree Kiana sang throughout Orange County with Flashback Singers and served as the soprano section leader for Fullerton First United Methodist Church. She was also granted the prestigious opportunity of singing in the chorus for performances at the Hollywood Bowl with Andrea Bocelli and the LA Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Sarah Hicks. She will continue her choral performance work this holiday season with The Other Reindeer and The Candlelight Carolers. 

EDDY

guitar, ukulele & bass
songwriting

Eddy Robles has been playing Guitar, Bass, and Ukulele for over 15 years. He attended the Musicians Institute of Contemporary Music in Hollywood to study Guitar Performance and Sound Production. His studies included Guitar Technique, Chord Theory, Ear and Sight training, Studio Recording Management, Guitar / Band Ensemble, and Live Performance Workshops with some notable artists like Brent Harding (Social Distortion), Scot Henderson ( Tribal Tech), Richie Ramone( Ramones). It was an incredible experience that led him to his current passion for teaching. For over 5 years Eddy has introduced hundreds of students, both Children, and Adults, to the world of Guitar, Bass and Uke playing.

Eddy has been a member of several LA-based bands such as Sweet Meteor of Death, Delta89, The Dead Notes, T.P.O.M. ( The Phases of Music), and CandyBombers. He’s also performed at several historic rock venues such as Five Star, Chain Reaction, The Roxy, Doll Hut, Lexington, Double Down Saloon, LA Convention, and The Whisky a Go Go. He loves playing Punk Rock, Jazz, Blues, Indie, Spanish Rock, and Funk. His musical influences include The Beatles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queen, Bad Brains, and The Misfits just to name a few.

YUWI

vocal coach
piano coach

Yuwi is a voice/piano coach and acting professional.  She was born in Japan, and started her training for the classical piano and ballet at the age of three.  In high school, her passion for the performing arts led her to join a local musical theatre group, where she trained in singing, dancing and acting. Yuwi decided to seek greater training opportunities in dancing and relocated to Los Angeles.  There, she trained under numerous vocal coaches, including Radina (Vocals on Stage Music Academy) and started teaching her own clients with enthusiasm and passion.

In addition, Yuwi is a professional actress and has worked on multiple productions ranging from short films to theater/live performance productions. Still developing her own formidable skills, Yuwi also has a strong passion to share her experience and help others to healthier, more fulfilling vocal techniques in the performing arts.  She specializes in classical piano and mixed voice technique for musical theater.

She is fluent in Japanese and English.

KATHRINA

vocal coach
piano coach

Born in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines, Kathrina Feigh’s musical story starts at the age of 3. She discovered her passion for singing and won singing competitions at a very young age. A gifted musician, actor, and dancer, Kathrina started playing the piano and studying ballet at the age of 5. She moved to Los Angeles, CA with her family at the age of 10, and over the years she continued to win singing competitions and eventually became a part of Hollywood Launch, where they awarded her with an original song from Genuine Music Group.

Kathrina is also a musical theatre performer, performing in Off-Broadway and Regional Theatre and has been in musicals such as Godspell and Miss Saigon. After completing her Associate of Arts degree at Pierce College, she transferred to Pace University School of Performing Arts in New York City, graduating in 2016 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre studying under Robert Sussuma, Aimee Steele, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Bob Cline. After her senior showcase, she signed with The Mine Talent Agency in NYC and became a member of the Actor’s Equity Association. She has performed in many venues — Feinstein’s/54 Below, Joe’s Pub at The Public Theatre, The Town Hall, her first solo show at Rockwood Music Hall, and the world renowned Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center where she was a standby artist for Christina Aguilera during The Frank Sinatra: A Voice for a Century Concert at David Geffen Hall. She was also a finalist on the Season 13 of NBC The Voice, coached by Jennifer Hudson and was later coached by Blake Shelton. During the show, she also received mentorship from Kelly Rowland and Kelly Clarkson.

Kathrina is a dedicated voice educator with her own private voice/piano studio and also serves as an audition/performance coach, sharing her experience and knowledge about the music and theatre industry. Inspired by her roots, she is currently researching the tribal sounds of the Philippines to display her Filipino culture in her music, interweaving different mediums of performance such as dance/experimental theatre. Kathrina obtained a Master of Fine Arts degree in VoiceArts and taught Musical Theatre Technique and Repertoire at the prestigious California Institute of the Arts.

EMMA

vocal coach
piano coach

Emma Stuart is a singer/songwriter/musician born and raised in Los Angeles. She has been a working vocalist for over a decade. She has a three-octave range, easily able to sing soprano or alto. Her ability to blend and harmonize has kept her in high demand for recordings across many genres of music. 

In addition to recording, producing, and performing her own music, Emma has been invited to sing in music festivals in London, choir competitions around the U.S., background vocals for Coachella Music Festival, and charity events in Los Angeles. She loves sharing her experience and knowledge with her students. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing her students feel confident in their gifts.

DOUG

voice over & speech coach
accent reduction coach

Doug's experience in Voice Over spans over 20 years, covering work in radio and TV commercials; Audio Books; Narration; Animation and Video Games; Promos; Radio Imaging; E-Learning.

His teaching technique covers not only the performance aspect of Voice Over, but also the home studio/technical facets necessary for today's Voice Over actors. Whether you're just starting out, or a seasoned professional looking to add a few more tricks to book more work, Doug's approach to VO coaching will help to make your journey productive and fun.