Molly McLinden is a singing and acting teacher and founder of Vocal Molly Studios, based in the Chicago area. She works with singers in person and online, helping them develop their vocal technique, explore repertoire and prepare for auditions and performances. She also assists with speaking voice strength and confidence.
Molly holds a Bachelor of Music from Millikin University , where she participated in the inaugural year of the La Musica Lirica program in Italy. Additional studies include training and certification with CoreSinging™ founder Dr. Meribeth Dayme. She has completed Estill Voice Training Levels 1 and 2 ,and is actively working towards Estill Figures Proficiency. She has also participated in Meredith Colby’s NeuroVocal Method® training , as well as teacher training workshops with David Jones for classical, Lisa Popeil for pop styles, and Melissa Cross for hard rock.
With special interests in musical theatre and rock vocals, Molly helps singers explore a wide range of vocal styles and expressive possibilities. She brings extensive musical theatre repertoire knowledge to her teaching, from established favourites to overlooked works and rarely performed songs. Her former students include American Idol finalist Devin Velez, who currently tours with Teddy Swims as a backing vocalist.
Molly aims to make vocal learning engaging,fun, and accessible, helping singers build confidence alongside practical skills and a deeper understanding of their voices.
