anissa
perona
voice teacher and performer
about me!
Hey y'all! Welcome!
Hey there, I'm Anissa (she/her/hers)! I'm an actor, singer, and voice teacher currently based in the greater Boston area, currently on voice faculty at both Dean College, the Franklin School for the Performing Arts, and the North End Music and Performing Arts Center. I received my Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance concentrating in Musical Theatre from NYU Steinhardt, and my Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
I am passionate about storytelling through song as a means to reach those who never thought they were seen: connecting people to each other and to stories that light their spirit on fire.
Originally from a small city in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, I respond very well to sunshine and towering scoops of ice cream. mI am an avid reader of romance novels, a wannabe poet, and a Pokemon card collector.
**NOTE: I AM currently taking on new students for the Summer of 2026! Inquire below!**
Matthew Ruehlman
Actor/Singer/Dancer
Recently: Original Off-Bway Cast of Singfeld: A Musical Parody
New York City, NY
"No one has helped me fill out my book better than Anissa. Her vast knowledge of musical theatre has lead me to artists and songs I would have never found on my own, such as the hidden gem of a Noel Coward song I used for my 54 [Below] Debut. In addition to her [repertoire] knowledge, I can personally vouch for the safe environment Anissa creates in her coachings - working with her is a chance to fail, succeed, grow, and everything in between."
Paxton D.
Musician; Berklee College of Music alumna
Boston, MA
"Anissa is a remarkable vocal teacher and an even better person. As a complete beginner, I was both excited and nervous for my first lesson, but Anissa's encouragement and support quickly put me at ease. She fosters self-belief in her students and creates a positive, nurturing environment. Her patience, care, and effective, relaxed teaching style make her an exceptional and respectful teacher. Anissa's kindness and impact are truly extraordinary, and I wholeheartedly recommend her."
Stella L.
PhD Candidate,
Cambridge, MA
"Anissa is such a joyful person to work with. She meets you where you are in your voice journey, creating a safe space to experiment with sounds and bringing the energy to be your vocal cheerleader. We smoothly integrate technique and style, and she’s always ready with personalized repertoire suggestions and live piano accompaniment. I always walk out of voice lessons feeling uplifted and more enthusiastic about singing!”
