The Honest Voice Co Studio …

We are a culture of revolutionary teachers making real human connections

We’re trained in teaching the information that nourishes your voice and soul: songwriting, performance practice, age-specific pedagogy, pop and musical theatre styles, vocal health, and artist development. Through private voice lessons and coachings, our faculty will help you maximize your growth and accomplish your goals.

Breanne Rourke

Breanne Rourke is a professional voice teacher located in St. Catharines, ON. She is an accomplished singer/songwriter, and has a passion for cross-training in diverse musical genres including pop, classical, opera, jazz, and broadway. She obtained her Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance (Honours) from Western University in 2010. Breanne is an RCM Certified teacher, and is also a member of SECO (The SpeakEasy Cooperative for Independent Voice Teachers), and NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing). In September 2023, Breanne obtained her Evidence Based Voice Training certificate with Maddie Tarbox Vocal Studios, completely transforming her commercial/pop music teaching skills. With over 15 years of professional teaching experience under her belt, Breanne’s students have been accepted to University and College music programs throughout Ontario, have completed RCM exams with Honours, and have been featured on popular TV shows such as ‘The Next Star,’ and ‘Canada’s Got Talent.’ She also teaches and coaches professional singers worldwide as they up-level their vocal abilities!

An avid performer, Breanne loves gigging and has been performing for 20 years. She has been a featured performer at the Bitter End, a popular music venue located in Greenwich Village in NYC, as well as venues throughout Southern Ontario. In 2015, she performed the role of Spirit II in Massenet’s Cendrillon at the Halifax Summer Opera Festival. Her most recent musical theatre role was Ronette in Something Something Productions Little Shop of Horrors in 2016 and again in 2018. She was also a featured soprano soloist with Lyric Niagara throughout their 2015-16 season.

In addition to her love for teaching and performing, Breanne has a passion for conducting. She was the Music Director of Wesley United Church in Welland from 2013-2021 and is currently the Worship + Music Director at St. Andrews United Church in Niagara Falls.

She currently resides in north-end St. Catharines with her loving husband Kelvin and 2 kiddos, Elijah and Eleanor. When she’s not teaching or singing her face off, you can find Breanne reading a fast-paced psychological thriller while sipping a glass of full-bodied red wine or engaging in some cardio or strength training – not necessarily in that order.

Madey Crawford

Madey is currently enrolled in her fifth year at Brock University in the Concurrent Education program, majoring in music. She has studied voice professionally for over 15 years with Breanne Rourke and Dr. Leanne Vida. She is passionate about working with kiddos! 

In March 2021, Madey completed her Level 8 Voice certificate with the Royal Conservatory of Music with an outstanding mark of 90%, and was awarded First Class Honours with Distinction. Her bubbly and fun personality charms everyone around her, and she is passionate about young music education. 
She completed her certification of training with Dr. Jenevora Williams in ‘Voice Growth + Change in Adolescents’ in December 2023.

Madey lives in her hometown of St. Catharines with her family: Mom, Dad, and two sisters (one of whom is a TWIN…no, they can’t read each other’s minds), three cats, and their mini-Aussie named Winnie. In addition to her vocal and teaching skills, she is adept at the cello and piano. When she’s not making music, you can find her knitting or playing video games.

Samantha Uhl

Samantha is a musician and songwriter with a passion for education. As a student of Breanne’s for 15 years, she is so excited to continue advancing the vision of The Honest Voice Co.

She is a graduate from York University’s Theatre program, specializing in Devised Theatre and Playwriting. She’s currently working towards her Early Childhood Education Diploma, and has been working with kids for nearly 10 years. Samantha received her Level 8 Voice Certificate with the Royal Conservatory of Music. She’s been teaching voice and piano lessons for the past year, and cannot wait to begin teaching alongside Breanne and Madey.

Samantha completed her certification of training with Dr. Jenevora Williams in ‘Voice Growth + Change in Adolescents’ in December 2023.

She has been singing since she was 5 years old, and cannot begin to describe the impact music training has had in her life. Samantha has participated in countless local music festivals and placed 1st. She also writes and releases her own music on Apple Music and Spotify. Her latest EP ‘Cherry Pitz’ was released February 2023.

Samantha’s passions vary from different artistic mediums, including stage management, playwriting and devising. She teaches theatre classes and stage manages productions with local theatre companies like Yellow Door Theatre Carousel Players. She has written and produced her own works, and wishes to continue collaborating with other talented artists to create beautiful pieces of art.

Madi Maguire

Madi is a pHD student in the Psychology program at Brock University, where she researches children’s cognitive development. She is incredibly passionate about singing and is excited to apply a unique psychology lens to this journey as a voice teacher! She has recently completed her certifications with Dr. Jenevora Williams’ trainings on ‘Play Based Learning and Engagement in the Voice Studio’ and ‘Voice Growth/Change in Kids and Teens’, with Full Voice Music.

Madi has been singing since the age of 8 and also took lessons in guitar, piano, and music theory while growing up. When she began her undergraduate studies at Brock, she wanted to continue her music training and ultimately completed a Minor in Music. For several years, she participated in Brock’s Sora Singers choir and also volunteered for Tomorrow’s Voices, a local charitable children’s choir.

Since January 2023, Madi has been working with Breanne as her voice teacher and has studied multiple genres, including musical theatre, pop, and classical. She recently completed her Level 7 Voice certificate with the Royal Conservatory of Music, achieving a grade of 91%, and is currently working towards her Level 8 exam. Madi has also competed and placed in several voice festivals, such as the NATS Ontario Vocal Showcase and Niagara Festival of the Performing Arts.

Madi currently resides in St. Catharines with her husband Zach and their dog named Luna. When she is not singing or working on her research, Madi enjoys playing video games, drawing, and spending time with friends.