A 12 week class for singers who are ready to get out of their own way
Our Core Class is an intimate, connected space in which all genres of music and levels of ability are welcome. Wherever you are in your artistic journey, you can expect to gain knowledge of an actual technique, not just tips and tweaks, to trust your body, voice, and impulses in the moment.
Choose the experience that fits you best.
Whether you join us online from anywhere in the world or in person in New York City, you'll experience the same foundational Meisner in Music training. Explore each option below to find the format that best supports your goals, schedule, and learning style.
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IN-PERSON NYC EXPERIENCE
Starting Sept 8th, 2026
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
12 WEEKLY CLASSES
Students choose one class to attend once a week for the full 12 weeks. Classes are three hours long, capped at 9 students, with a pianist present at each.
TECHNIQUE TAILORED TO YOU
Whether you've had extensive Meisner experience or none at all, we meet each singer where they are. Small class sizes ensure ample individual work time and personalized attention.
FINAL NYC PERFORMANCE
Culminate your 12 weeks with a final performance centered around accomplishing your goals and showcasing your transformative work.
WHEN, WHERE, & HOW
WHEN, WHERE, & HOW
WHEN WE MEET
Mondays (Advanced class) 6:00 – 9:00 PM or Tuesdays 6:00 – 9:00 PM
WHERE WE MEET
The Chain Theatre, New York City Theatre District
HOW CLASSES WORK
We spend 12 weeks digging deep into the Meisner Technique through group exercises and individual singing work while building toward a collective goal.
For in-person classes, most will pay between $1,400 and $1,700 depending on scholarships and payment plans.
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHAT TO EXPECT
OPENING & LESSON
We begin each class with a warmup and acceptance of ourselves, just as we are that day. In Meisner, nothing has to be left at the door. We then launch into a lesson ranging in focuses from Meisner to voice science to psychology to emotions in the voice.
COLLABORATION & PLAY
Students sing either accompanied by our pianist, a cappella, or with their own instruments, and work in a one-on-one session with Jillian with the option to film their session for reflection and sharing.
CLOSING & HOMEWORK
We close each class reflecting and looking at the week ahead. Approximately an hour and a half of homework per week is expected of each singer throughout the 12 sessions.
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MEET YOUR TEACHERS
SHE/HER
JILLIAN PAIGE
HE/HIM
ADAM WHITE
Jillian teaches Mondays & Tuesdays in NYC and Fridays Online.
Adam teaches Tuesdays in NYC and Wednesdays Online.
Jillian Paige is a second-generation Meisner teacher and designated by The Meisner Institute.
Jillian received her master’s in music theatre from Oklahoma City University, her bachelor’s in classical vocal performance from Belmont University, and studied Meisner under Terry Martin (a direct pupil of Meisner’s), and Ted Wold. She recently made her Off-Broadway debut as the villainous Madame DeFarge in A Tale of Two Cities with the Village Light Opera Group and has performed with companies such as Actors Theatre of Louisville, the Nashville Opera, and Kentucky Opera.
With a Certificate in Neuroscience and Voice, Jillian is passionate about helping singers maintain beautiful singing while achieving emotional freedom and impulsivity in the moment.
Adam White has a Bachelors of Music Theatre from Oklahoma City University and is a graduate of the MiM Teacher Training program and Maddie Tarbox Vocal Studio's Evidence-Based Voicework Certification program.
As an academic artist, Adam applies his research on mindfulness, the psychology of emotions, embodiment practices, and trauma-informed leadership in his teaching.
He believes that his role as a teacher is not only to aid students in finding freedom in their work, but to find greater freedom and worthiness within themselves.
OUR APPROACH
We believe in teaching a technique, not just tips and tricks. Through our 12 Week Core Class, artists can expect to gain applicable tools that may be applied well beyond their time in class.
In a commitment to fostering a more inclusive artistic community, we offer 20% Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Scholarships to artists from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and individuals with disabilities.
Meisner in Music is dedicated to providing singers as safe as space as possible to do work that can so often feel unsafe. We do this by consistently striving to uphold Trauma-Informed principles, which include safety, transparency, empowerment, and choice.
Beyond the studio, we believe in using our work to support the world around us. A significant portion of Meisner in Music's profits is donated to climate action initiatives, allowing our community's investment in artistic growth to contribute to a more sustainable future as well.
STANDING OVATIONS
Claire Leyden
Masquerade
"Meisner in Music changed the game for me as both a performer and a person. It helped me break free from perfectionism, embrace the messiness of the process, and learn to love my work unconditionally. I couldn’t be more grateful."
Tim Rogan
Camelot & Beauty and the Beast National Tours
"Every student in class experienced meaningful breakthroughs. This work teaches you how to connect with material in a way that feels fresh, honest, and exciting, making you eager for the next opportunity to perform."
Quiana Onrae’l Holmes
Hadestown & Ain’t Too Proud
"Meisner in Music grounded me not only as an actor, but as a human being. The tools I gained transformed how I communicate, connect with others, and show up in every area of my life."
READY TO JOIN THE CORE CLASS?
Choose the format that meets you where you are and begin the work.
Tuition varies based on class format, instructor, payment plan selection, and scholarship eligibility. Most students invest between $1,000 and $1,750 in their training. Payment plans and DEI Scholarships are available.