Mission Statement

Recently, while attending The Summer Opera Lyric Theatre (SOLT) program in Toronto, I was asked why I sing. My immediate answer was, “because it sets me on fire” and really, that is what it does. Passion, adrenaline, vulnerability, and a willingness to be seen exactly as you are in the moment, and to be proud of what it is that you have to offer. Singing allows us to step outside of ourselves and to become the storyteller, to engage with the audience of one or of a thousand and to connect with those souls in a way only music can.

A goal in my music instruction is to guide students to foster their love for all the elements of storytelling in such a capacity, and to do so in an informed and technically efficient manner. My approach to singing is holistic in the sense that I believe everything is interconnected. This approach aims to integrate the physical, mental, emotional, and artistic dimensions of the singer. Optimal performance arises from harmony between body, mind, and spirit. I strive to encourage a healthy, expressive, and empowered artist and to acknowledge that singing is not just a mechanical skill but a deeply human, embodied form of communication. It takes time, effort and attention to learn as well as courage and humility to be taught.

Music education is an ongoing process with so many avenues to explore. Personally I love the drama that opera portrays. Opera is over the top in every way, be it heart wrenching or gut-busting…there is so much to unpack in an operatic story. The interplay of music and movement is something that is near to my heart, as I have trained for many years in various styles of dance. I truly believe in the concept of performance as an instance of play, and the balance of play within structure. Every singer has a reason why they do what they do and I look forward to discovering many reasons why we sing, together! If you’re looking to start your journey, good news, that means you’ve already started.

Biography

Lauren Reisig is a Canadian soprano from Calgary, Alberta. She is currently completing the final year of her Master’s Degree in Classical Voice Performance under the instruction of Christiane Riel. Lauren has an exciting upcoming season, as the Soprano Soloist in the Ewashko Singer’s performance of John Rutter’s Magnificat, and other carols this Christmas season, as well as involvement in three productions/workshops through the University’s Opera Workshop. Recent Roles include the Baroness Christina from Offenbach’s La vie Parisienne with SOLT July 2025, Cendrillion by Pauline Viardot as the title character in the University of Ottawa’s 2025 as well as Gretel in Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel the previous year. Lauren has participated in many festivals such as NATS, Kiwanis Music Festival, Contemporary Showcase and the Calgary Performing Arts Festival. She has attended Masterclasses including recent participation with CBC’s Julie Nesrallah, University of Manitoba’s Monica Huissman and Canadian Pianist Rachel Andrist.

Lauren is passionate about teaching and finding ways to inspire people to use their voice. Looking Forward to another year of teaching, Lauren continues to develop her pedagogical understanding of classical vocal technique and repertoire and building relationships in Canada’s music community.