Our Musical Mission
What We Do
High Hopes Music Academy is dedicated to teaching everyone, from beginners to advanced singers. We help our students build confidence, enhance vocal skills, and explore various genres, including classical, musical theatre, and contemporary music.
Wherever You Are in Your Singing Journey
We’re Here for You
🌱 Nervous But Passionate
Do you love singing, but feel shy or unsure?
We’d love to help you discover not just your voice, but the confidence that comes with it. Whether you've only sung in the shower or quietly in your room, we believe there's a powerful, beautiful sound inside you just waiting to be heard. With the right guidance and support, you can shine!
🛠️ Experienced but Stuck
Are you a singer hitting obstacles?
We’ll help you move past those hurdles—whether it’s breath control, vocal strain, performance anxiety, or anything else—and guide you with personalized techniques to unlock your full potential. Wherever you’re stuck, we’re here to help you grow and reach the next level with confidence.
❤️ Just Want to Stay Strong
Want to keep your voice healthy and resilient?
We’ve got the tools and techniques you need to keep your voice strong, healthy, and resilient—whether you’re recovering from strain, preparing for a demanding performance schedule, or just singing for fun. With our guidance, you’ll learn how to protect and preserve your voice for the long run.
🎭 Love for all Styles
Classical, Musical, Contemporary?
Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of classical music, the drama of musical theatre, or the energy of contemporary styles, we’re here to support your journey. No matter your passion—or even if you love a mix of everything—we can help you grow in all of these genres and beyond.
Owner & Founder
Hope Koehler
Hope Koehler, whose voice has been heralded as having “the richness of Marilyn Horne at the bottom and the clarion clarity of Leontyne Price at the top” has appeared with opera companies and orchestras all around the country. She has appeared in the title roles of Carmen, Tosca, Fidelio, and Madama Butterfly, as well in Il Trovatore (Azucena), Lucia di Lammermoor (Alisa), Rigoletto (Contessa di Ceprano), The Old Maid and the Thief (Miss Todd), Amahl and the Night Visitors (Mother), Gianni Schicchi (Zita), La Bohème (Musetta), Der Freischütz (Agathe), The Tales of Hoffmann (Giulietta), to name a few.
See Us Shine
The two singers featured here are Daniel Rich and Miles Mykkanen. These two rising stars began their studies with us when they were very young. Miles studied with Dr. Hope Koehler when he was in high school, and Daniel studied with Dr. William Koehler as an undergraduate. The foundation they built with us at that young age allowed them to go on, continue their studies at Morgan State University (Daniel) and The Juilliard School (Miles) so they could become the amazing singers they are today!
Students
Bonus! Hear Dr. Koehler sing, too!
Dr. Hope Koehler
Dr. Hope Koehler
Si mes vers avaient des ailes
Ruhe, meine Seele
La rondinella amante
Losing My Mind
What We Offer
Explore our pricing and schedules to find what works best for you.
High School and Younger
Lessons are 30 minutes.
A package of 5 lessons is $35.00 per lesson for a total of $175.00.
A package of 10 lessons is $32.50 per lesson for a total of $325.00. With this package, additional lessons may be added at the same rate of $32.50 per lesson.
Adults
Lessons are 60 minutes.
A package of 5 lessons is $80.00 per lesson for a total of $400.00.
A package of 10 lessons is $75.00 per lesson for a total of $750.00. With this package, more lessons may be added for the same rate of $75.00 per lesson.
Oops! There goes another rubber tree plant!
This is a quote from the song called High Hopes. The song was composed by James van Heusen with lyrics by Sammy Cahn. It was made popular by Frank Sinatra in the movie A Hole in the Head.
The intro and the first verse:
Next time you're found with your chin on the ground
There's a lot to be learned so look around
Just what makes that little old ant
Think he'll move that rubber tree plant
Anyone knows an ant, can't
Move a rubber tree plant
But he's got high hopes
He's got high hopes
He's got high apple pie
In the sky hopes
So any time your gettin' low 'stead of lettin' go
Just remember that ant, oops there goes another rubber tree plant