The Inner Voice Method is our signature approach to developing singers, storytellers, and artists. Built through years of work with everyone from beginners to Jimmy Awards nominees, this framework outlines the principles, standards, and training philosophy that shape every student's journey at Inner Voice Studio.
Congratulations to our finalists in the Monte’s Competition. Inner Voice singers represented 76% of the finalists this past year. Our two singers, Samia and Josh, sang beautifully and will be attending the Jimmy’s this year in New York City!
The Inner Voice Philosophy
At The Inner Voice Studio, we believe great singing is built through healthy technique, artistic authenticity, and a genuine love of learning.
Our goal is not simply to help students sing higher, louder, or win roles. Our goal is to develop confident, versatile artists who possess the technical skills, work ethic, and self-awareness necessary for long-term success.
We value progress over perfection, growth over comparison, and mastery over shortcuts.
Strong technique serves as the foundation for artistic freedom. We teach students to understand their voices, make healthy vocal choices, and develop skills that will serve them for years to come. Whether a student dreams of performing professionally or simply wants to sing with confidence, our focus remains the same: building a reliable, sustainable instrument.
At the same time, we believe that technique exists to support storytelling. Singing is not merely about producing beautiful sounds. It is about communication, connection, and honest expression. We encourage students to bring curiosity, courage, and individuality into every performance.
We also believe that excellence and kindness can coexist. The Inner Voice Studio strives to create an environment where students feel challenged, supported, and respected. We celebrate hard work, resilience, professionalism, and generosity of spirit.
Every student's journey is unique. Some students pursue professional careers, college programs, competitions, and high-level performance opportunities. Others sing simply because they love it. Both paths are equally valuable. Our responsibility is to meet each student where they are, help them grow, and provide the tools they need to reach their goals.
At The Inner Voice Studio, we are not simply training singers. We are developing artists, communicators, and confident young people who understand the value of discipline, creativity, and authentic self-expression.
About Us
The Inner Voice Studio provides vocal training to singers both locally in Tucson, Arizona, and all around the world (literally). We offer lessons in-person and online for students of any age. Our founder, Kaitlin Bertenshaw, created this studio in 2020 because she felt singers deserved a space to learn excellent, evidence-based technique in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment. We have fun here!
Our students range from beginners to advanced and are all ages. We have five teachers at our studio: founder, Kaitlin Bertenshaw, associate voice teachers, Frannie Barrows, Kaila Day, and Mandy Ressler, resident acting coach, Alicia Green and our resident riff and style coach, Jordan Murillo. Our students sing jazz, pop, musical theater, pop/rock, and everything in between. All of our teachers are well versed in every style and our singers perform frequently in recitals, concerts, festivals, musicals, operas and competitions.
We Believe everyone deserves to have a place where they are supported in all of their different goals and desires. Each singer has different wants and needs and we help guide our singers as they discover their inner voices to grow vocally, with confidence and joy.
Our Programs
We are a fully operating voice teaching studio where our main mission is voice training for singers, however, we have additional programs and opportunities for performers. We frequently have masterclasses, coffeehouses, recitals, and workshops!