Musical Theatre Vocal Workshop

Join vocal coach and music director Matthew Hinson on February 7, 2027 for a two-hour workshop focused helping area students prepare for school and community musical theatre auditions.

What to expect

Students will prepare a song cut and receive personalized coaching on vocal technique and acting the song; how to sing with strength and control while bringing a character fully to life. This workshop will fill quickly. Simply complete the form below to reserve your space.

Why you'll love it

Workshop clinician Matthew Hinson is a joy to work with, pairing a laid-back, encouraging teaching style with a high degree of expertise that puts students at ease while challenging them to be their best. This is the kind of detailed, hands-on vocal work that truly transforms an audition.

Matthew Hinson directs vocal workshop at Charlotte Academy of the Arts

Matthew Hinson

Workshop Clinician

Matthew Hinson holds a degree in Music Education from East Carolina University, with concentrations in choral music and piano accompaniment. Mr. Hinson currently serves as Musical Director for the Musical Theatre programs at Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte. With current and former students performing on and off Broadway and in national musical tours, he was awarded the 2019 Inspiring Teacher Award by The National High School Musical Theatre Awards (also known as The Jimmy Awards) in NYC. Mr. Hinson has served as musical director for shows with Theatre Charlotte, Community School of Davidson, Catawba Care Coalition and Carolina Voices, and he accompanies workshops and rehearsals with the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and The Blumey Awards. He has directed numerous master classes both home and abroad, and has sung with the North Carolina Symphony, Opera Carolina, and Oratorio Singers of Charlotte with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Hinson also serves as the Residence Life Director of Summer Ventures in Science and Math at Appalachian State University.

Class details

Students should arrive between 2:45-3:00 PM with song prepared. Please memorize your song if possible. Bring sheet music for your accompanist. Please dress comfortably and bring a water bottle.

What’s included

Workshop participants will receive one on one coaching in a masterclass format with live piano accompaniment. This individual attention means every student gets personalized feedback tailored to their voice and their song, while learning just as much from watching and supporting their peers.

Musical Theatre Vocal Workshop

February 7, 2027
Sunday, 3:00-5:00 PM
Teacher: Matthew Hinson
Ages: 10-18
Cost: $35

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Workshop: Musical Theatre Voice

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