Michaela Kelly

Michaela Kelly is a part-time Lecturer of Voice at Scripps College, joining in the fall. She is currently a doctoral candidate (DMA) in Vocal Performance at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music. Her academic journey includes a Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy from the New England Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

• Doctoral Candidate: University of Southern California (current)
• Master’s: New England Conservatory (completed)
• Bachelor’s: UNC Greensboro (completed)

Her research focuses on Motor Learning Theory and Vocal Pedagogy, with presentations at the North Carolina Music Educator's Conference and the Pan American Vocology Association Symposium. She also leads the workshop “Best Practices on Practice” nationwide.

Teaching experience includes the Handel and Haydn Society (2019–2021) and chorus instruction at AL Stanback Middle School. No specific grants or awards are listed, but her work emphasizes practical pedagogical approaches in vocal training.