March 2023 Student of the Month – Chelsea Listwin

This March, we’re so happy to feature CCM voice student, Chelsea Listwin, as our Student of the Month! Chelsea has been taking voice lessons at CCM for around 6 months. She currently studies at CCM’s Redwood City location with Teacher Kaori. Chelsea is always working hard to improve and she just landed the role of Sandy in her school’s production of Grease the Musical – congrats Chelsea!

Student of the Month – Chelsea Listwin

What is your name?
Chelsea Listwin

How old are you?
13

Who is your teacher?
Kaori Denoia

How long have you been taking voice lessons?
6 months with Kaori Denoia and a year with some other teachers.

What advice would you give to a voice student just starting out at CCM?
Don’t be afraid that other students can hear you through the walls, just sing!

What song are you looking forward to learning someday?
Raining on Prom Night from Grease the Musical.

What is your favorite thing about singing?
I can express myself without saying how I feel.

What is your favorite food?
Pizza.

Do you have a pet?
Yes, I have 3 dogs and a cat. Donner, my Bernese Mountain dog is my dog and my favorite.

Do you play any sports or do any other activities outside of music lessons?
I perform flying trapeze and Lyra in the Circus Arts and my school musical.

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Happy.

What is your most memorable experience at CCM?
When a parent listening outside the room complimented me on my singing.

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Parent Spotlight – Hilary Valentine

Regarding voice instruction, what are you most proud of your child accomplishing?
Chelsea just landed the lead role of Sandy in her school musical, Grease.

What advice would you give a new parent starting in the program?
Let your child’s interest be your guide. Let them lead you, don’t push them into something that you want for them that they might not want for themselves.

Why did you decide to give your child a musical upbringing?
We discovered Chelsea’s natural singing ability at a very young age around 5 or 6. We were told that it would be up to her if she wanted to develop her raw talent. A few years later, she asked for voice lessons and we have supported her in this interest ever since. And, because music is life.