Vocal Coaching

for the Modern Performer

What we do

Modern Singer provides vocal coaching for today's performer, helping singers develop the skills needed for both live performance and studio recording. Through individualized instruction rooted in voice science, singers build healthy, efficient technique while cultivating a stronger sound, expanding vocal range, improving flexibility, and increasing vocal stamina.

Beyond vocal training, Modern Singer offers musicianship instruction, songwriting guidance, and music production services including recording and mixing. This comprehensive approach allows singers to develop not only their voice, but the broader musical skills needed to thrive in today's music industry.

Voice Lessons

    • Cultivate a strong sound

    • Increase vocal range

    • Develop greater flexibility

    • Build more vocal stamina & sustainability

    • Choose songs that help the singer to grow

    • Gain confidence

    • Work on stage presence

    • Rehearse effectively

    • Prepare for auditions

    • Music career guidance

    • Goal setting

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Additional Services

    • Ear training

    • Music theory

    • Sheet music reading

    • Keyboard skills

    • Record vocals in a professional, acoustically treated room

    • Industry standard, top of the line audio equipment

    • Guidance from a vocal coach to help capture the best performance

    • Hassle free recording with an in-house audio engineer

    • Mix recorded vocals to create a polished final product

    • Arrange vocal harmonies

    • Add additional instruments like drums, bass, keyboards, and more

    • Bring focus and energy to your music with a songwriting partner

    • Get help with the structure & form of your song

    • Build chords & melodies

    • Add drums, guitar, bass, keyboard, synth, and more to your track

    • Add lush vocal harmonies

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Our Team

Aaron Cafaro

Owner, Vocal Coach

Aaron Cafaro is a renowned vocal coach with expertise in a variety of singing styles. With over 13 years of teaching experience, Aaron has worked with a wide range of performers, from pop/rock singers to music theater actors. Working with performing & recording artists, Aaron offers unique insight & guidance as to how to prepare one's voice for the studio and/or live performance.

    • Faculty member at Rider University, Rowan University, The Lawrenceville School, & Performers Career Center

    • Masters degree in Voice Pedagogy

    • Over 13 years teaching experience

    • Many styles: music theater, rock, pop, classical, and more

    • Published author in the field of voice

    • Clients performing professionally - Actors' Equity Association & SAG-AFTRA

    • Clients accepted into top rank colleges/universities such as NYU Tisch, Marymount, Sacred Heart, & more

    • Hear Aaron sing

Kamala Cafaro

Musicianship Teacher

Kamala is a master music educator with 10 years of teaching experience. Kamala has served as a public school choral and general music teacher and holds a B.M. in Music Education and a Masters Degree in Choral Pedagogy. Kamala serves as Modern Singer Vocal Coaching’s in-house musicianship teacher, helping singers with ear training, music theory, sheet music reading, and keyboard skills.

    • B.M. in Music Education

    • Masters degree in Choral Pedagogy

    • 10 Years professional experience

    • Expertise in teaching music

Joe Juliano

Audio Engineer

Joe is a professional audio engineer & musician. With over 15 years of recording experience, Joe serves as an in-house engineer for Modern Singer’s recording sessions. With a pro handling the audio technology, the singer & coach are free get into the zone & capture the best vocal performance.

    • B.A. in Music Technology

    • Worked with music legends Carlos Alomar (David Bowie, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney) and Al Pitrelli (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Alice Cooper, Megadeth)

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  • "Aaron is an excellent teacher of singing. He communicates his knowledge effectively to his students & obtains excellent results. He has proven himself as a resourceful, dedicated singer & an outstanding educator."

    Dr. Chris Arneson, Princeton University

  • "[Aaron] helped me grow so much. He gave good repertoire suggestions that were challenging, but still fun to work through. He is very knowledgeable and wants to make sure that you reach whatever goals you have."

    Avery Ingram, Client

  • "As a vocal coach myself, having a teacher who is able to give me more knowledge and assessment of my technique that I cannot see for myself is amazing and I’m so grateful for his guidance. Aaron is a great instructor and his work with me has helped me to start loving singing just for myself again and my own enjoyment. I’ve seen so much freedom from tension in my voice and I learn new things my voice is capable of every lesson. I can’t recommend The Modern Singer/Aaron Cafaro enough!"

    Jessica Arnold, Music Director - Rowan University

  • "I've been taking lessons with Aaron for the past 6 months and I have nothing but positive things to say! Aaron is an extremely patient and knowledgable teacher who cares deeply about making sure his students understand the fundamentals of singing. I've always felt that he creates a safe environment to explore your voice/musicality and attack bad habits. He genuinely wants to set his students up for success, not just to sound good, but to equip them with tools and techniques to understand their voice in a deeper way. My love for singing has been reenergized since starting my lessons and I would recommend him to anyone who wants to improve."

    Audrey Harasaki, Client

  • "Aaron has helped me think about and understand my voice in completely new ways. Every lesson feels like a step towards my singing goals. To anyone looking to improve their voice: I can't recommend Aaron enough."

    Greg Krietzman, Client

  • "I love my lessons! [Aaron is] so encouraging and helps me have the best possible experience! Lessons feel really personalized, and help me reach my own goals."

    Maggie McCumber, Client

  • "Working with Aaron has honestly helped my voice SO much. I’m a seasoned Music Therapist and I sing daily. However, I was having trouble with frequent vocal fatigue and hitting notes comfortably. I needed to coming back to the basics and fine tuning my voice. Aaron’s teaching style works because he teaches the foundations of singing and how your voice operates. This allowed me to understand my instrument which then allows the foundations to stick. His guidance has really shaped my voice to sound even better than when I started. I feel more confident and know I have someone who truly knows their stuff in my corner when I need help. Book your lesson! You won’t regret it!"

    Alyssa Garcia, Client

  • "I had one of those lightbulb moments. I finally understood in a sufficiently detailed way what was holding me back, and because of the specific exercises we'd been doing, I'd gained the tools to change how I sang. I've always been passionate about music, so making that breakthrough and learning to do things with my voice that I never thought I'd be able to do feels great."

    Ian Siracusa, Client

  • "Aaron is an incredible vocal coach who tailors each lesson to your individual needs. His expertise, encouragement, and positive energy make every lesson enjoyable. I always look forward to our sessions!"

    Michael Papa, Client

  • "Aaron is an extremely talented vocal coach who helps break down the fundamentals and rebuilds your voice from the ground up. Highly recommend his lessons"!

    Nick Cruser, Client

  • "I believe Aaron Cafaro to be a remarkable young man & teacher. [He] is analytical & enjoys the puzzling out of the "why" behind vocals problems & successes. He can beautifully explain the many facets of [vocal pedagogy], helping a singer develop the techniques they are seeking. [Also], it is clear in his singing how well he understands vocal function & resonance".

    Dr. Kathy Price, Associate Professor of Voice, Pressor Voice Lab

  • "Aaron Cafaro is a professional and above all, a practical and effective teacher. Aaron is amazing at identifying, explaining, and ultimately solving vocal issues. Explanations are clear and concise, while advice is easily put into practice. My voice has drastically improved from my one year of lessons with Aaron in all aspects".

    Kevin He, Client

  • "[Aaron] is an avid student of every aspect of voice pedagogy, from anatomy & physiology, to the various methods of coordinating disparate parts of the body to create sound. [He knows] how to diagnose & address vocal issues [and] provide useful vocal exercises that cover a wide range of vocal needs."

    Margaret Cusack, Chair of Voice, Westminster Choir College

  • "Aaron is the best vocal instructor hands down! He helped me develop my longevity, range and overall knowledge in the craft of singing and I have been ever grateful/ better off for it! I would happily sign up for more sessions, take my word for it, Hire Aaron Cafaro for your next vocal lesson. This man changes lives!"

    Jason Christie, Client

  • "Aaron is an excellent teacher, and has helped me learn great vocal skills as well as polish musical concepts. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to grow their vocal/musical abilities! During our lessons, he is able to give helpful examples/ go in depth on the technical side. He is the best voice instructor I've worked with".

    Alex Tam, Client

  • "I love working with Aaron! He helped me follow my passion for singing, he is also very passionate about his students and their future. He is the reason I am on the path I am in right now".

    Ilana Pazzani, Client

  • "I have been working with Aaron on and off since late 2021 when I was prepping for college auditions. From classical art singing to pop to musical theater, I haven’t found a style he can’t teach. I have recommended his services to many of my friends, all of whom were as satisfied as I am with his services. You won’t find a better teacher, especially one with such affordable rates. He’s an amazing mentor and professional contact and I can’t recommend working with him enough"!

    Gabe Planas-Borgstrom, Client

  • "Exactly what I needed and everything I could’ve ever wanted"!

    Grant Shueh, Client

  • "He really helped me understand my voice and had me showing improvements after the first lesson. I'd highly recommend"!

    Solf Crespo, Client

  • "Aaron is very professional and passionate about music and teaching. He not only has knowledge about singing and music, but has practical information about the music industry. Whatever your musical goals are, Aaron is the right guy to help you succeed".

    Jessica Knewasser, Client

  • "He is a very knowledgeable and personable teacher. Very enjoyable to work with, always makes you feel very comfortable in the studio. You can tell he genuinely cares about his students and their goals, which makes a huge difference compared to other vocal coaches. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a coach".

    Stephen Cracchiolo, Client

 FAQs

  • We’re located in Hamilton, NJ.

  • We offer services both in-person & virtually. Select services, such as recording, are in-person only.

  • Our clients range from beginner to professional levels. Singers who work with us are primarily aiming to improve their vocal function so that they can sing more effectively, in whatever style they desire.

  • Yes! You’ve seen our clients in professional theatre (Actors' Equity Association) and in TV/film (SAG-AFTRA). Our clients have also been accepted into top rank colleges/universities such as NYU Tisch, Marymount, Sacred Heart, & more.

  • We provide what’s referred to as ‘functional voice training’ which helps singers to develop greater technique so that they can perform in the medium, style, or genre they deal in.

    Technique involves:

    • Cultivating a strong sound

    • Increasing vocal range

    • Developing greater flexibility

    • Building more vocal stamina & sustainability

  • Lessons are quite flexible, focusing on what the client needs at that time. But typically the first part of a lesson will consist of a warm up/exercises. These exercises will focus on a particular aspect of technique, like breathing, phonation, etc. Then, we apply said technique to songs. And of course we make time to work on the delivery of the song, which lies in the expression, stage presence, etc.

  • There is more to singing than just vocal technique. Many singers would benefit from working on their music skills such as ear training, music theory, music literacy, and keyboard skills. These skills help singers to improve their pitch, rhythm/beat, and overall ability to rehearse music effectively.

  • Modern Singer acknowledges the needs of the 21st century singer, which involves both recording & live performance. Improving one’s singing so that they’re prepared to enter the studio is paramount, so what better than to combine them?!

  • Modern Singer offers a variety of packages, depending on the clients needs and budget. From just getting started, to full blown artist development, Modern Singer has offerings to suit a wide range of prices.

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