MJ Hughes
Selectively Southern
ABOUT ME
"MJ Hughes is a Kentucky-born singer, pianist, and theater performer. After completing two years as a dueling and solo piano bar singer aboard Holland America Cruise Line, MJ returned to New York City where she works currently as a theater performer, private voice and piano teacher, music director, accompanist, composer, writer, and comedienne. MJ teaches and directs for a variety of music programs in the city including Marymount School of New York, Education Through Music, and Broadway Weekends with Jeanna de Waal.
"Maybe These Just Aren't My Guys"
composed by MJ Hughes
performed by Amber Jonas
Private Lessons, Masterclasses, and workshops
MJ is an accomplished private lessons teacher, pedagog, masterclass technician, and music director in New York City. She teaches singers and instrumentalists of all ages in a wide variety of subjects and genres as well as teaching masterclasses on voice pedagogy for singing teachers. After completing a Bachelor's Degree of Music in Piano and Music Education with an emphasis in Vocal Music Education and Choral Conducting, MJ went on to be a Resident Music Director and Private Lessons Teacher at her local community theater in Kentucky before opening her very own studio and business at just 22 years old. MJ completed her study of vocal pedagogy under the renowned Dr. Amelia Rollings Bigler.
Student Success
"MJ was my first voice teacher and my introduction to the world of Musical Theater singing. Her foundation of great training, technique, and talent inspired me daily to grow and try new things. She challenged me every day to become a better performer and person through kindness and compassion, and she showed me what a voice teacher should be. With her help and her teachings, I got into Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts which led me to Emory and Henry College where I am studying Musical Theater."
- Aubin Jefferson
Aubin's recent credits include Miss Andrew in Mary Poppins and Young Violet in Violet at Emory and Henry and the ensemble of Footloose at the Barter Theater where she earned her first professional theater credits.
"MJ is a motivating teacher who balances productive criticism with uplifting encouragement. She gives substantial agency to her students, allowing them to focus on genres and pieces that suit their musical interests. My piano abilities and knowledge of music theory greatly improved because of my lessons with MJ!"
-Clay Wallace, Piano Student
