Elijah Cineas
Professional Voice, Piano, and Clarinet Instructor in Lake Elsinore | Founder of The Cineas Studio
Hey everyone!
My name is Elijah Cineas, I am the founder of The Cineas Studio! In addition to my work as a music educator and arts administrator, I am a professional singer and worship leader!
My job as a vocal instructor is to help singers get results. I believe that singers need to understand how their voice works in order to develop sustainable solutions to their singing. You don’t just want to sing better in your voice lesson, you want tools that you can use when you’re not in front of a coach to problem solve on your own. You want a real vocal technique that you can rely on consistently. I am passionate about helping singers through the best methods available to improve their singing, whether it's pop, soul, musical theater, or classical. My students have gone on to become professional singers, vocal instructors, and have majored in vocal performance and theater arts.
As a clarinet and piano instructor I am here to help developing musicians get the best foundation they can to excel in music. This includes healthy technique, creativity, music literacy, and a positive relationship with music. I grew up playing clarinet, bass clarinet, and saxophone, including playing at the college level. I know what it takes for students to be confident and competent performing at a high level and I love helping my students achieve that level of skill.
I know that taking lessons is a serious investment, and I am passionate about helping you get the best return. After years of private teaching experience, I can tell you that I get the most results out of students who love music and are serious about their improvement. If you are ready to be challenged - let’s get to work!
In addition to being a lifelong musician, I have a Bachelors of Music in Opera Performance from the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music (CSU Long Beach). My coursework included in-depth studies in music theory, vocal jazz, acting, music education, and piano. My professional credits include performances and cover roles in Russian, French, German, and Italian including the composers Mozart, Rossini, Prokofiev, and Wagner. Y’all - Russian opera is so much fun.
I currently work as a vocal coach for Elsinore High School’s Choral and Theater Departments, Paloma Valley High School Theater, Murrieta Valley High School Choir, and Canyon Lake Community Theater.
TESTIMONIALS
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“I have been taking lessons with Cineas Voice Studio for several months, and the improvement in my voice has been remarkable. From the very first lesson, my confidence and vocal strength have grown significantly. Elijah is a true master of his craft, and working with him has been both inspiring and rewarding. If you’re thinking about starting lessons, I highly recommend joining his studio—you won’t regret it!”
Leo, Young Adult Worship Leader
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“Mr. Cineas has been an incredible asset to our choral program. His expertise, clear communication, and ability to engage students from 9th to 12th grade have been outstanding. He’s professional, reliable, and passionate about ensuring every student has meaningful opportunities to grow. I highly recommend him as a skilled and dedicated vocal coach.”
Annette Betts, Director of Music at Elsinore High
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“Mr. Cineas is an amazing teacher. I was interested in taking voice lessons to get better at singing for theater, and I can say I’ve improved a lot in my weakest areas. We’ve worked on some mixing, strengthening head voice, adding character to songs, and reading solfège. By far my favorite was the work we did with head voice, it’s exciting to learn how high you can sing!“
Maddison, high school student
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Elijah has been so influential on my singing. I came to him rusty and out of touch with my voice. He helped me regain my confidence and my abilities. He makes your lessons fun, engaging, and impactful. What more can you ask for in a vocal coach? I am so grateful I found him and I am excited to keep working with him. He’ll help you master any song and you’ll have fun in the process!
Jade Martinez, Singer