Young woman singing passionately into a microphone while playing a ukulele on stage.
Young woman singing passionately into a microphone while playing a ukulele on stage.

Your Sound, My Passion!

Hi! My name is Aimee Geddes and I’m a total voice nerd! I love all the things about the voice: the nitty gritty technique, the science behind it, the growth that comes from working hard and especially live performance of a unique instrument!

Teaching voice has been my passion for over two decades (since 2003) and I still love all there is to love-and learn- about the voice!

Since 2011 I have been a member of International Voice Teachers of Mix (IVTOM). This prestigious organization provides ongoing training for voice teachers via world wide conferences, master classes, and access to mentors, medical professionals and other world class voice specialists.

I was asked to become an IVTOM Mentor Teacher in 2019 to help train other teachers wishing to further their skills. I have also served on the Board of International Voice Teacher of Mix since 2012, making a difference in how singing is taught throughout the world.

A woman with blonde hair wearing a navy blue long-sleeve shirt stands against an orange wall, smiling and looking upward with arms outstretched.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a navy blue long-sleeve shirt stands against an orange wall, smiling and looking upward with arms outstretched.

My Story

I didn’t come from what you would call “musical” parents. My parents don’t really sing, but my grandma played the piano beautifully. She would sit and sight read at the piano and I would sing along (as best I could for a 10 year old) and it is one of my fondest memories. My parents, my Grandma and I all loved to go to live musicals. It was there that my love of musical theater began. It was also where I discovered that I would need help with my own voice. Thanks to my mom finding me a voice teacher and signing me up for a show choir, I got that help.

The Journey

I grew up watching musicals in Northern Utah, so naturally, the next step was to be IN them. I trained every chance I got and started getting cast at Roger’s Memorial Theater, Hale Center Theater and other local theaters at the time.

Because I was only 14 and there weren’t any youth theater programs around at the time other than show choir, I just had to audition with the adults. I fudged my age a little (the only time in my life I wanted to look older and not younger) and ended up getting cast. Still, I needed more training and once again, my mom helped me find the right teacher.

Finding the right voice teacher made all the difference in my singing and in my life. This teacher was the one who believed in me enough to encourage me to start teaching. So, at the ripe old age of 18, that’s exactly what I started doing!

I had been awarded a Full Tuition Scholarship to Weber State University for Performing Arts and started teaching voice by the end of my freshmen year of College. I was then hired to perform in The Days of 98 Show in Skagway, Alaska. From May-September I performed over 250 shows.

Upon return I built up my voice studio while studying Musical Theater at WSU. I trained my voice with none other than Jim Christian, Ken Plain and Evelyn Harris. My most influential mentor was Dean Kaelin, founder of International Voice teachers of Mix.

I kept performing everywhere I could, and took home singing contest awards from Star of the West, Weber Davis Superstar, Weber Idol, Show Layton Your Talent and the Hopebox Competition.

I’ve been blessed to be married to my sweetheart and raise a family while continuing to pursue my love of singing, teaching and performing.

Becoming a Teacher

Teaching at 18 was a bold move. I definitely got dirty looks from older teachers with more experience and opinions on how voice should be taught, but I didn’t care. I knew I had something special to share and it’s a good thing I had a lot of confidence because there was a lot I didn’t know yet. Today I still welcome new knowledge and discoveries about the voice and teaching methods.

What I did know, however, was that I could help people sing better! I knew enough to start so that is what I did.

I now have nearly 2 ½ decades of teaching behind me with over 24,000 lessons taught in that time. I’ve presented at world wide voice conferences and webinars, created my own singing course, served as the Centerstage Education Director for St. George Musical Theater and helped countless students land leading roles and awards. Most of all, I’ve enjoyed every minute of it!

I love teaching people to sing! I love seeing the joy on the face of a singer who just discovered that they can do something they never thought they’d be able to. I love meeting with people all over the world with all different skill levels. I love making the world a better place through better singing. I believe that when the singing is good, everyone benefits!

You can find a checklist resume below, but my real accomplishments are in the smiles on my students faces at the end of a lesson when they’ve just discovered they really can do it!

-Aimee

The Brag Box

If you want to know more about some of the fun things I’ve been blessed to participate in over the last 30 years, take a look at the sections below. Enjoy!

  • Bachelor of Arts from Weber State University

    Full Performing Arts Scholarship recipient to Weber State University

    International Voice Teachers of Mix (IVTOM) Accredited Teacher

    Those who have taught and mentored me: Dean Kaelin, Laurie Vandegrift, Jim Christian, Ken Plain, Evelyn Harris, Ken Bozeman, Joann Bozeman, Mary Ann Kehler

    St. George Musical Theater Centerstage Education Director

    IVTOM Mentor Teacher

    IVTOM Board of Leadership

    Vocaly App Webinar Guest Presenter

    20+ years of Teaching private lessons, directing and choreographing Musicals

    Over 24,000 private lessons taught

    Vocaly App Voice Teacher Presenter

    IVTOM Conference Presenter: Belting Master Classes

    Private students taught in US and worldwide locations include: Poland, Austria, Ireland, Belgium, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, California, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Florida

    Created Money Note Mastery Course for advanced singers

  • Seven Bries for Seven Brothers-Alice, Hale Center Theater and Rogers Memorial Theater

    SGMT Invited Pre-show for Matilda

    West Side Story-Anita

    Days of 98 Show in Skagway Alaska-Molly

    Snap Walk and Roll UDOT touring musical and film-Sally

    Annie-Star to Be

    Esther and the King (Movie)-Maiden Harriet

    Bluehost-Spokesmodel

    MicheBag-Print Model

    Destination Homes-Print Model

    Lagoon audio and video commercial

  • Directing:

    Centerstage Musical Theater Classes with St George Musical Theater

    Alice in Wonderland Jr.

    Sleeping Beauty Kids

    Pirates Past Noon

    Frozen Jr.

    The Little Mermaid Jr.

    Choreography:

    Guys and Dolls*-UHSMTA Nominee

    The Drowsy Chaperone*-UHSMTA Nominee

    Big Fish

    Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

    Bye Bye Birdie

    Beauty and the Beast

    Thoroughly Modern Millie

    Cast Vocal Coach for Syracuse City Arts Council:

    Annie

    Seussical

    The Little Mermaid

    Into the Woods

  • My Students are always working hard and many have landed Leading Roles. Below are just a few of the shows my students have been cast as leads in:

    Les Miserables

    Guys and Dolls

    The Drowsy Chaperone

    The Lion King Jr

    Bright Star

    A Tale of Two Cities

    Next to Normal

    Beauty and the Beast

    Grease

    Company

    Matilda

    Frozen jr.

    Annie

    …and many more!

Ready to Start Singing?

Or even just need more information? I’m happy to chat with you about how I teach and find out what your needs are so I can best help you. Let me know what you need and we can work together to make it happen!