Rachel Nyetam is a highly regarded voice teacher known for her innovative, practical approach to vocal instruction. Her teaching philosophy is grounded in evidence-based, physiological principles of vocal function, empowering singers to access new vocal possibilities with both confidence and technical assurance.

Rachel is the founder and owner of The Whole Voice Studio in Flower Mound, Texas, where she works with a diverse clientele of singers, professional voice users, and individuals recovering from vocal injury. In addition to her in-person studio, she enjoys working with international students through the MET Studio of Voice online platform. Her clinical insight and pedagogical expertise make her a sought-after collaborator in both rehabilitative and performance-based voice work.

Her academic experience includes serving as a Teaching Fellow at the University of North Texas, where she taught private voice and classroom instruction. Prior to pursuing her doctoral studies, Rachel held the position of Director of Vocal Studies at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. During her nine-year tenure, she taught a wide range of courses and mentored students who have gone on to professional careers in music and voice.

Rachel holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Anderson University and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy from Belmont University. While at Belmont, she undertook advanced training at the prestigious Vanderbilt Voice Center under the mentorship of Dr. Mark S. Courey, Dr. Thomas F. Cleveland, and speech-language pathologist Jennifer Muckala, MA, CCC-SLP—an experience that shaped her specialized work with singers recovering from vocal injury.

As a performer, Rachel is a seasoned recitalist with a special affinity for modern composers and chamber repertoire. She performed for five seasons with the Nashville Opera chorus, singing comprimario roles and featured as Meg March in Little Women (Adamo) and the Third Spirit in Die Zauberflöte (Mozart). She has also been a featured soloist in major choral-orchestral works, including Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, Handel’s Messiah, Verdi’s Requiem, and Haydn’s Missa in Angustiis.

Rachel is currently completing her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Vocal Performance at the University of North Texas, where her dissertation explores the impact of trauma on the voice. She is expected to graduate in 2025.