the holistic voice
Kelly Carey is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (Kelly Miller, M.S. CCC-SLP), voice technique instructor, and singer-actress from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her professional career includes credits in musical theater, concert vocalist, and headlining her own show for Norwegian and Celebrity cruise lines, and more! Favorite roles include: Into the Woods (Witch) and Next To Normal (Diana), Tick, Tick…BOOM! (Susan/Karessa) and Legally Blonde the Musical (Paulette). Kelly has been a singing technique instructor for 18 years in her private studio, and serves as adjunct voice faculty at Western Michigan University in the Musical Theater Dept. since 2022. Currently, she is a Speech-Language Pathologist & Voice Therapist at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. (www.maryfreebed.com - request Kelly MILLER)
As a singing voice instructor, Kelly is a master technician! Her approach to voice is holistic: educating the student in vocal health and technique, while honoring each individual’s unique quality. Studying the voice from an anatomical perspective, Kelly is known for making the abstract ideas of vocal production and musicality more tangible for the student as well as diagnosing poor voice habits that can impede functionality, production, and sound quality. Her unique training as a speech-language pathologist allows her to approach voice pedagogy from the physiological aspect. In addition to polishing the voice, Kelly focuses attention on the individual needs of each student, whether it is performance aspects, vocal endurance, or simply getting the courage to sing in front of others. She provides training for all types of professional voice users (teachers, lawyers, public speakers, etc…) in the areas of voice health, production, longevity, and strength.
Services
For Professional Voice Users
Improve Volume and Projection
Strength and Endurance
Reduce Fatigue and Tension
Public Speaking Coaching
For Singers
Technique
Material Selection
Audition Preparation
‘Belt’ Technique
Range Expansion
Vocal Health, Hygiene, & Education
*Singing Voice Rehabilitation (inquire for details)
For voice therapy services
Please see www.maryfreebed.com to inquire about voice therapy. Remember to ask for Kelly MILLER!
Prices:
Voice Consult (60-90min) $120 *1-time lesson further explores your voice health, singing technique, and evaluates individual voice needs. (Recommended before you commit to regularly scheduled lessons!)
Voice Lessons (50min) $80 / (30m) $40
Drop-in Lessons (60m) $85 *drop-in lessons are scheduled per availability
Voice Health Service - $125 per hour (voice health consult, customized voice health and preservation/use routines, learn how to take REAL care of your voice for long-term use! Ideal for singer, public speakers, teachers, clergy, trial lawyers - any job that relies on voice use! If you can’t do you job w/out your voice - this is for you!)
Upcoming public performances!
When she’s not working as a voice therapist at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital or teaching at Western Michigan University and Kelly Carey Voice Studio, Kelly is still a working professional entertainer in musical theater, headlining on cruise ships and cabarets, and occasionally appearing with Michigan’s #1 party band, Brena! While she has little spare time for this, you can keep up with performance dates here:
APRIL 12th 2025- 80s Tribute show with BRENA for Gilda’s Club 50th Anniversary Gala. @ Embassy Suites in Grand Rapids, MI. Tickets available at eventbrite.com.
APRIL 17th 2025 - with Brena for Lake Michigan Academy’s Annual fund raiser @ the BOB (4th floor). Tickets available at MyLMA.org
JULY 11th 2025- The Dunes Resort (Douglas, MI) “Kelly & Rick” with Chris Bookie ($20 cover, 21+)
JULY 23rd 2025- “Mixed Tape”: An Evening with Kelly Carey feat. Sam Parks (on guitar) at Saugatuck Center for the Arts (SCA). Tickets available soon!
AUGUST 9th 2025- The Dunes Resort (Douglas, MI) “Kelly & Rick” with Chris Bookie ($20 cover, 21+)
TESTIMONIALS
“Kelly Carey is essential for any singer wanting to pursue theater. Not only does she teach technique and vocal endurance for the demands of the industry, but she knows how to bring out flawless acting interpretation of a song. She’s GR’s most knowledgeable instructor and I can’t imagine I could have done it without her!”
“Kelly was a key component in my college audition preparation. Her understanding of the voice and her respect for my individual and unique qualities provided me with a great sense of myself and what I bring to the the table as a performer. In her studio, I grew exponentially and felt that I had the knowledge and skill I needed to create the foundation of my career.”
“Kelly is a phenomenal teacher and mentor. Her lessons are professional and efficient, her approach is honest and inspiring. With Kelly’s guidance and training, my daughter was invited to 18 collegiate BFA program auditions and got accepted into 6 programs - including department scholarships in musical theater! Parents don’t realize how competitive these programs are and what this process entails. I don’t know WHAT we would have done without Kelly! She’s a rock star!”
“I’ve never met a performer quite like Kelly Carey. She is giving of her spirit, creative through and through, and is selflessness personified. She is what all teachers should strive to be.”
“Kelly Carey provides invaluable instruction for all vocalists. Without her help, I don’t think I would have been able to sustain each night on the Rock of Ages tour. Kelly is a huge part of the reason I was able to make a career out of performing!”
Kelly Carey Voice Studio
1814 Crescent Pointe Dr. SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 516-6618