My 6 and 8 year old have been students at Spotlight the past two years in different capacities-from guitar, to voice, to piano, to special 10 week acting camps. Every experience with each of these teachers has been spectacular! They are approachable, flexible, and invested in sharing the joy of music with my children. Most importantly, they make every effort to make it fun for them! I am so appreciative at the level of care my children receive from the teachers and owners at Spotlight and will continue to recommend them to anyone looking for lessons or workshops.

Spotlight was instrumental in preparing my daughter for college auditions. Erin, Kristy and the Spotlight team made sure that she had appropriate songs for her vocal abilities as well as picking monologues that suited her. They coached her, rehearsed songs, ran monologue’s, and repeated the process until she was audition ready! They invest so much of themselves, their experience and expertise in their students. I cant imagine my daughter getting through that grueling process without having had Spotlight training and support . 18 schools and auditions, hundreds of miles, and she is right where she belongs! And her dream school to boot! Elon MT ‘26, thank you Spotlight❤️

I can't imagine my life without Spotlight Music and Theater Academy. Kristy has taught me voice for over a year, and my growth has been tremendous. She teaches healthy vocal technique, acting through song, and supports me through the college audition process. Her dedication is clear and appreciated. Meredith has been my acting coach for over a year. Her compassion and industry experience are invaluable. She guides me through college auditions and always prioritizes mental health, cheering me up when I'm down. Erin's dance training and positive energy have also been fantastic, especially for musical theater dance prescreens. Spotlight offers numerous opportunities, including master classes with industry professionals like Sarah Meahl from Broadway. I'm incredibly grateful for everything Spotlight has done for me!

Both my daughters began studying with Kristy, Erin, and the Spotlight Music and Theater Academy in high school, and it has been a wonderful experience. Kristy, as their voice teacher, has helped them develop healthy vocal technique and confidence. She is warm, welcoming, and deeply committed to her students' growth and success. When my older daughter was auditioning for college musical theatre programs, Kristy provided invaluable guidance and support, leading to her acceptance into a perfect-fit program. In addition to voice lessons, my daughters have enjoyed musical theater classes and workshops at Spotlight. Erin Verina's dance classes and Meredith Gosselin’s teen acting sessions have been particularly impactful. During the pandemic, they were thrilled with virtual masterclasses from Broadway performer Sarah Meahl, who taught different styles of Broadway dance and the history of choreographers. The opportunities at Spotlight Music and Theater Academy are amazing, and I am deeply grateful to Kristy and Erin for their dedication and talent.

I started with Spotlight Academy in the spring of my junior year. Kristy Solomon became my biggest advocate during the college audition process, guiding me through every step and helping me choose a standout repertoire. Her detailed attention and support were invaluable. She helped with prescreen materials, confidence building, and a pre-audition routine. Kristy’s insights from performance programs taught me to let my personality shine in auditions. She also improved my vocal technique, introducing classical styles essential for Musical Theatre and expanding my range. Participating in Spotlight shows and dance classes further honed my skills. The entire Spotlight team was encouraging, making my audition experience successful.

My daughter has been so happy in her Spotlight classes. She has taken ballet before, but these classes are more her style: she gets to jump right into doing dances with fun music and great energy. She looks forward to class each week. And, as a parent, I have been really pleased with the Covid precautions. She’s well cared for and so happy at Spotlight!

I came to Kristy after a not-so-great experience with a previous voice teacher, feeling nervous and lacking confidence. After just one lesson with Kristy, I rediscovered my love for singing. Over the next three years, she was nothing short of brilliant. Kristy empowers her students, pushing them to achieve more than they thought possible while providing strong support. She tailors each lesson to fit individual needs and makes every student feel like a top priority. Her positivity, passion, and dedication to her students and her art are unmatched. I wouldn't be living my dreams without her. I owe her everything.

I joined Erin’s studio at the end of my junior year. In such a short period of time, she helped me not only improve my under-developed technique, but also just become a more confident person and performer. She is one of the kindest, most supportive people I have ever met, and instilled a confidence in me I never had before. It is because of her belief in me and my ability to improve that I’m planning on pursuing musical theatre in college. I am so grateful for her and all she’s done for me.

Kristy was my SAVIOR. She helped me rediscover my instrument, identify what was and was not working, and explore different options in styles. Kristy supplied this in a welcoming, comfortable, and safe work environment. She gave me the confidence to audition for conservatory programs and make the big move to New York City.

Kristy, very literally, taught me everything I know about singing. I met her at the end of my junior year of high school and by March of the next year I was in my dream college for musical theatre because of her. She took the time to actually get to know me and tailored exercises in a way that made my dancer brain become a singer brain. No one has ever made me feel so comfortable while pushing me to do my best. She not just a teacher and mentor, she’s a sister and friend.

My daughter had an amazing time at the musical theater summer camp! She wishes she could “do this every day”! The instructor, Erin, was expert and fun! The special visit from the professional actor and the trip to see Aladdin at the Opera House put this camp over the top awesome!! We will be back.