In my voice studio, I will teach you how to connect with your voice in an authentic way. The technique that I teach is process-based and is about experiencing singing in a healthy, natural, and uninhibited way. We’ll build a foundation for a life-time of enjoyable singing that you can meaningfully share with those around you.

Our lessons focus on:

  • Alignment of the body for singing

  • Proper management of air, with anatomical representations

  • Excellence in pitch and tone quality

  • Developing an effective practice routine

  • Building a dynamic and captivating stage presence

  • Connecting emotionally with your audience

  • Singing confidently in any situation

With consistent practice and my expert guidance, you can look forward to a healthier, more expressive voice. I'm committed to supporting you every step of the way.

About the studio

Alexander John Perkins is a lyric tenor with a distinguished academic and professional background in voice. He earned both his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, studying under the wonderful Jane Randolph. Over the past nine years, he has applied this expert training to his private voice-teaching practice. Since the fall of 2023, Mr. Perkins has also been teaching one-on-one voice lessons at The Hamlin School for girls, empowering young singers with the skill sets he attained during his studies at SFCM.

Currently, Alexander teaches voice lessons at The Hamlin School and is set to perform in the chorus of Rigoletto and Parsifal at the San Francisco Opera. Over the past two years, Mr. Perkins performed with the San Francisco Opera Chorus in Lohengrin and Beethoven 9. In the spring of 2023, he performed at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, portraying the role of Ugone in Flavio, re de’ Longobardi and the roles of La théière, Le petit vieillard, and La rainette in L’enfant et les sortilèges. During that same spring, he also presented a Master’s Recital with pianist Hanna Shin, featuring notable works by Grieg, Fauré, and Vaughan Williams.

Alexander’s career encompasses a diverse array of roles and performances. In 2014 and 2015, he contributed to the chorus for Music Academy of the West’s productions of Carmen and La Cenerentola. He showcased his solo capabilities with the Oakland Symphony in With The Right Music in 2017, followed by performances of scenes from L’elisir d’amore, Die Fledermaus, and Carmen in 2018.

Driven by a commitment to continual professional development, Alexander organized and performed in an Opera Scenes program in 2019. That same year, he performed scenes from Die Zauberflöte and Don Giovanni, and in 2022, he covered the role of The Sun in The Enchanted Pig.

As an educator, Alexander brings a breadth of experience and nuanced understanding to his students at Alexander’s Voice Studio. His goal is to guide and support the next generation of singers in their journey toward reaching their full potential in vocal performance.

About Alex

My Story

When I first came to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, I struggled with my singing. Everything felt forced, like I was pushing through the music instead of truly expressing myself. I knew something wasn’t working, but I didn’t know how to fix it.

I started searching for a technique that made sense to me. My first teacher’s approach didn’t quite click, so I looked elsewhere. I even considered transferring schools. Then, I came across a book—Singing: the Mechanism and the Technique by William Vennard. It outlined what healthy singing looks like, and I started paying attention to which singers around me embodied those qualities.

That’s when I noticed Jane Randolph’s students. They all sang with ease, freedom, and individuality. Their voices weren’t just strong; they were expressive and natural. I took a lesson with her and, for the first time, singing felt effortless. Her approach just made sense.

I spent the next ten years studying with her, learning how to manage air and connect with my voice in a way that’s sustainable, graceful, and powerful.

Now, at Alexander’s Voice Studio, I’ve crafted a methodology to make this technique accessible to singers at any age or level, setting a foundation of excellent, healthy singing to support any style of singing. I enjoy sharing what I’ve learned in a way that’s clear, practical, and tailored to each student. My goal is simple: to help people sing with freedom and confidence, without feeling like they’re fighting their own voice.

If that sounds like something you’re looking for, I’d love to work with you.

Jane Randolph

Jane Randolph is a master voice teacher and breath technician with a splendid career, presenting excellent singing and teaching some of the greatest singers of our time. I’m ever grateful for the hundreds of lessons I’ve had with her, honing my connection with my voice.

Her technique has transformed many careers and recovered many as well. Brian Asawa and Frederica Von Stade, along with so many other students of Jane can attest that Jane’s training is life-changing.

Here are some photos, quotes, and videos about her technique and some testimonials from her students about her technique.

I’m so delighted to share the tools that I’ve learned from my dedicated studies with her and from my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.

Quotes by Jane

“Don’t listen to your singing voice more than you do your speaking voice.”

“Every note you sing needs you to have air and hear a vowel to come out beautifully.”

“Singing is like a spinning top, all you have to do is put your tiny finger and it will stop and fall apart.”

"You've got a speaking voice that sings. Not a singing voice that speaks."

“Air and muscle are separate, keeping the cords from drying on inhale; Vowel and not interrupting moving air with muscle is what keeps the cords from drying on exhale.”

“Each breath is the first breath.”

Book a Lesson!

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I look forward to helping you understand how to better connect with your voice!