Songbird Music Studios

Voice Lessons

Learn to sing pop, musical theatre, and classical repertoire while developing strong vocal technique and confidence as a performer."I love to sing. Madeleine helps me feel confident. I look forward to our lessons every week." - Charles P. (age 11)

Piano Lessons

Learn to play the piano with good technique, strong sight-reading skills, and excellent musicality."Madeleine has great energy and enthusiasm teaching my 4 and 6 year old piano lessons. I always hear them laughing and having fun during their lesson and they feel super comfortable with her!" - Molly K. (parent)

Ukulele Lessons

Learn to strum and sing your favorite songs and fingerpick classic tunes."Madeleine has taught me so much during our lessons together! Even through zoom we've had very fun classes and I learned a lot of songs. She is a great teacher and I am grateful to have her as my teacher!" - Franziska K. (age 12)

Songwriting Lessons

Write your own original lyrics and melodies while learning about song structure, rhyme, and harmony."My daughter Olivia (age 9) has had a wonderful time taking singing lessons with Madeleine.
Madeleine is an engaging, knowledgeable and patient teacher and Olivia has made fantastic progress with her whilst also having a lot of fun." - Natasha O. (parent)

Music and Movement

Explore music and movement through singing, dancing, and playing instruments along with combination of classic nursery rhymes and cultural music from around the world. Develop a deep love for music while singing silly songs, playing joyful games, and experiencing magical musical moments. Specifically designed to meet the developmental needs of babies, toddlers or preschoolers."With unmatched talent, genuine grace, and a heart full of love, Madeleine lights up every class, event, and birthday party she leads. Each week, she crafts thoughtful, engaging lessons, performs new songs on the piano, and somehow manages to play the ukulele effortlessly while a curious toddler climbs onto her lap - all with calm, focus, and a smile. The songs she selects, the instruments she brings to life, and the joyful energy she infuses into every note make a lasting impression on children and adults alike. Madeleine has a rare gift: she uses music not just to teach, but to build bridges - creating powerful connections between children, families, and community." - Kaitlynn Blyth, founder and director of Happy Day Play Family Learning

Meet Your Teacher

Madeleine Mackin is an enthusiastic music educator and professional musician with a deep love for teaching, performing, and songwriting. Since graduating magna cum laude from the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music with a degree in Music Composition, Madeleine has established a career as a music teacher, early-childhood educator, classical vocalist, and singer-songwriter.In 2019, Madeleine began teaching private lessons in voice, piano, ukulele, and songwriting to students ranging from preschoolers through adults, with a focus on elementary and middle-school aged students. Since 2023, Madeleine has been leading early childhood music and movement classes, events, and birthday parties which led her to become a certified Music Together teacher in 2024. She has also served as a Children’s Worship Service Music Leader at multiple churches, leading congregations of young children and families in song. Currently, Madeleine teaches elementary school choir at eBridge Montessori in Westborough, MA.As a classically trained mezzo-soprano, Madeleine has performed as a soloist and choral section leader with choirs such as the Mendelssohn Chorus of Philadelphia, one of the nation’s oldest choral ensembles, and with the Philadelphia Orchestra’s all-professional Symphonic Choir, performing at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and at Carnegie Hall in NYC. Close to Madeleine’s heart is her work as a composer and singer-songwriter. She released the single, “Let’s Plant a Garden,” on all streaming platforms in April 2023 and her debut album will be released in 2026.

Our Students

"I take voice lessons with Madeleine and I can tell you that she is a wonderful teacher to sing with and she is so helpful to me in many ways. I look forward every week to my time with Madeleine. She makes my voice lessons fun and exciting." - Maggie O. (age 22)"My son (11) and daughter (9) take private voice lessons with Madeleine and they started at different levels of experience. I appreciate that she tailors her program to meet each of them where they are, focusing the beginner on basic concepts like matching pitch and feeling the difference between “head voice” and “chest voice” while she works on more challenging pieces with the more advanced child and emphasizes strategic breathing and altering tone to match the mood of the song. They both enjoy singing with her and have made great progress with their techniques and self confidence." - Brooke V. (parent)