Michelle Ladew is a classically trained pianist who has enjoyed an eventful music career spanning over 20 years. She is an award-winning musician in composition, piano performance, vocal coaching, acting coaching, and musical direction. The North Shore Music Theater honored her with a spotlight award as best musical director for her work on Jesus Christ Superstar. Michelle holds a BA in piano performance cum laude from Plymouth State University. Upon graduation, PSU offered her a faculty position as a collaborative pianist. As a collaborative pianist at PSU she worked full-time supporting vocalists and instrumentalists, attending lessons, private rehearsals, vocal coaching, assistant musical directing, and performances at recitals and competitions. She also enjoyed musical directing opportunities, and public piano performances. In Boston, she continued her musical studies at The New England Conservatory with Douglas Buys, a world-renowned teacher. She’s worked at several public and private schools. Participating in several Musical Theatre International competitions she assisted The Tyngsboro School district in earning awards for performances. In 2004 she started her own Boston based music school. Passionately engaged in music instruction, she uses cutting-edge technological tools, and proven techniques in her practice. She welcomes all ages, all levels, and varied musical repertoire.
