anissa
perona
voice teacher and performer
about me!
Hey y'all! Welcome!
Hey there, I'm Anissa (she/her/hers)! I'm an actor, singer and voice teacher currently based in the greater Boston area, and I am currently on voice faculty at both Dean College and the Franklin School for the Performing Arts. I am a recent graduate of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where I received my Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy. I additionally received my Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance concentrating in Musical Theatre from NYU Steinhardt. Originally from a small city in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, I respond very well to sunshine and towering scoops of ice cream.
I am passionate about storytelling through song as a means to reach those who never thought they were seen: connecting people to each other and to stories that light their spirit on fire.
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I am an avid reader of romance novels, a wannabe poet, and over the course of the pandemic, my ukulele, Geraldine, has become an extension of myself.
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**NOTE: I am currently not taking on new students for the Fall 2024 semester, but am willing to meet and chat about the Spring 2025 semester!**
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Matthew Ruehlman
Actor/Singer/Dancer
Recently: Original Off-Bway Cast of Singfeld: A Musical Parody
New York City, NY
"No one has helped me fill out my book better than Anissa. Her vast knowledge of musical theatre has lead me to artists and songs I would have never found on my own, such as the hidden gem of a Noel Coward song I used for my 54 [Below] Debut. In addition to her [repertoire] knowledge, I can personally vouch for the safe environment Anissa creates in her coachings - working with her is a chance to fail, succeed, grow, and everything in between."
Paxton D.
Musician; Berklee College of Music alumna
Boston, MA
"Anissa is a remarkable vocal teacher and an even better person. As a complete beginner, I was both excited and nervous for my first lesson, but Anissa's encouragement and support quickly put me at ease. She fosters self-belief in her students and creates a positive, nurturing environment. Her patience, care, and effective, relaxed teaching style make her an exceptional and respectful teacher. Anissa's kindness and impact are truly extraordinary, and I wholeheartedly recommend her."
Stella L.
PhD Candidate,
Cambridge, MA
"Anissa is such a joyful person to work with. She meets you where you are in your voice journey, creating a safe space to experiment with sounds and bringing the energy to be your vocal cheerleader. We smoothly integrate technique and style, and she’s always ready with personalized repertoire suggestions and live piano accompaniment. I always walk out of voice lessons feeling uplifted and more enthusiastic about singing!”
what's coming up?
My debut audiobook narration will be released this winter!
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THE END AND THEN by Hannah Bird
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While you wait for the audiobook release, you can read THE END AND THEN on Kindle and paperback, by ordering HERE!
