Thea Xijia Zhang is a professional soprano singer known for her versatile performances and expressive vocal artistry. 

 

She holds a Master of Music in Classical Voice from the Manhattan School of Music and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice Studies at the University of Toronto, under the guidance of Prof. Lorna MacDonald.

 

Thea has performed notable roles such as Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro(Francesco Square, Italy, 2024), Fox in The Cunning Little Vixen (ADES Performance Space, 2021), andSister #7 in Seven Sisters (Miller Recital Hall, 2022)

John Cao specializes in integrating professional recording studio experience into vocal training, helping students discover and enhance their unique vocal potential.

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In his early career, he worked as a Vocal Director in professional studios, gaining extensive industry insight and hands-on experience. This background allows him to guide singers from a producer’s perspective, teaching them how to apply vocal techniques to deliver more expressive performances. 

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John has many years of teaching experience. He has served as the head vocal coach at MIXX SOUND ACADEMY and holds the Voice Technique and Musicianship Professional Certificate from Berklee College of Music. This unique background enables his teaching to combine the rigor of academic training with the practicality of industry expertise.

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Whether you are a beginner or an advanced singer, John provides personalized guidance with his professional knowledge and rich experience, helping students steadily progress and find their own voice in music.