Professional performer and music educator, Emily Volz Mills is an active music director and voice coach in the greater Grand Rapids area. Emily works with students of all ages exploring interpretation and storytelling through a vocal lens. Her most recent music directing credits include Disney's Descendants The Musical, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience, Shrek Jr. and a Cabaret featuring the music of Pasek & Paul. Her music studio in Creston Heights is a place where beginners are welcomed and pros often drop in to prepare for their next audition! ​As a certified music educator she has had the pleasure of working with K-12 students formerly in Illinois, California and now Michigan from the general music classroom to choral settings, specializing in subjects from performance arts to keyboarding. Currently, she works with 6-12th grade choral scholars in Grand Rapids Public Schools. ​A sought after clinician, Emily enjoys leading masterclasses on topics including audition preparation, choosing repertoire and navigating performance anxiety. She has served as Director of Administrative Operations for Vox GR since its founding in 2022. Emily also sings soprano in the professional ensemble. A proud mom of 2, Emily incorporates yoga and mindfulness into her classroom and personal life. When feeling brave she dabbles in song writing for a local band project (vocals, keys/accordion).