MONET TEAHOUSE
ATELIER | CONCERTS | RECORDINGS | LESSONS | REHEARSALS
The iconic Teahouse was painted by Monet during his visit to Zaandam in 1871. Today it serves as an atelier for creativity, music performance, education, and events.
~ Salon Concerts ~~ Masterclasses ~~ Rehearsal Studio ~~ Meditation Classes ~
~ Audio and Video Recordings ~~ Lessons, Coaching and Workshops ~
~ Art and Photography Exhibitions ~~ School Visits and Musical Activities ~
Lochlan Brown
Conductor | Pianist | Composer | Recording engineer
Lochlan is a regular guest conductor, repetiteur and vocal coach at the Dutch National Opera, the Netherlands Reisopera and Opera Zuid. He founded the Monet Teahouse with Chelsea to create an inspiring and safe space for musicians to study and coach repertoire. See more.
He started his audio engineering and videography side-hustle in order to provide easy, affordable, quick-turnaround recordings for self-promotion, audition material, competitions and other applications.
Chelsea Bonagura
Voice Technician | Coloratura Soprano | Mindfulness coach
In demand for her expertise when it comes to vocal technique, Chelsea is a regular guest teacher at conservatories and Young Artist Programs all over the US and Europe. She specializes primarily in the Garcia and Bel Canto operatic techniques, but also coaches Broadway singers and hip-hop artists.
The mind, the body and the instrument are inseparable, which is why Chelsea is interested in a holistic technical approach - maximizing vocal efficiency, taking the psychology of singing into account, and allowing students to enjoy decades of healthy vocal artistry and freedom of expression.