​What a wonderful feeling of freedom and creativity comes from hearing your own singing voice resonate in a vibrant room! Elaine Lemieux has been captivated by the rich sonic colors of the human voice for as long as she can remember. She’s always been fascinated by its limitless possibilities for creative expression and the wide range of emotions it can convey.

Elaine earned both her Master’s and Post-Master’s degrees in Music Interpretation (Voice) from the University of Montreal, Canada. With over 30 years of experience in voice study, training, and performance, she has built a diverse career. Elaine has worked as a recitalist, cantor, chorister, performer, voice teacher, and music facilitator. She has also had the privilege of soloing with various chamber music ensembles, choirs, theatrical groups, and dance companies, performing classical, baroque, sacred, and contemporary repertoires in Canada, the United States, and Europe.

Elaine’s artistry is deeply inspired by the improvisational styles of theater and dance, shaped by her collaboration with performance artists throughout the years. She also completed five years of training in the Musicianship and Leadership Program (MLP) from the MUSIC FOR PEOPLE organization.

This extensive training has enriched Elaine’s leadership and creative musical expression, allowing her to guide others in discovering their authentic, expressive selves. She specializes in voice, self-expression, and movement, blending a classical foundation with a fresh sensitivity to music improvisation. Elaine’s background enables her to communicate through the universal language of music with ease and passion.

In the fall of 2014, Elaine opened her voice studio, VOIX-DE-VIVRE, located in the Fine Arts Building in downtown Chicago. Now offering remote lessons, she thoroughly enjoys teaching students of all ages and experience levels. Elaine is also a proud member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).