MEET THE COACHES

VoiceWire is accredited with over 150 years of cumulative vocal training experience, and our coaches work with everyone from aspiring singers to recording artists and Broadway performers. We have more than 30 years of performance experience in a variety of musical professions including as performers on Broadway and the Las Vegas Strip, as a part of rock bands and church groups, and as studio musicians. While many of our coaches do work with current high-profile musicians, please be advised that students should not ask coaches for any personal favors when it comes to their celebrity clientele. We respect our industry relationships and hope our students will as well.

CELEBRITY LEVEL COACHES

KYLE MARTIN
CEO & FOUNDER

CELEBRITY LEVEL COACH: Vocal, Piano, Perfomance

BROADWAY PERFORMER AND STAR AND CREATOR OF “KYLE MARTIN’S PIANO MAN” AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD, LAS VEGAS

Kyle Martin is a visionary voice coach, performer, and producer who founded VoiceWire to bridge the gap between aspiring talent and professional success. As a master teacher, he collaborates with top-tier artists across the globe, including members of renowned acts like Evanescence, 5 Seconds of Summer, and stars from Broadway productions such as Frozen, Phantom of the Opera, and Mamma Mia. His expertise extends to training worship leaders from organizations like Bethel and Hillsong, as well as mentoring contestants from hit shows like The Voice and American Idol. Kyle’s dedication to elevating talent has made him a sought-after consultant for auditions, TV competitions, and college programs.

A seasoned performer, Kyle starred in Broadway’s Movin’ Out, the Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp production, from 2007 to 2009. He also fronted Joel the Band, performing for Disney, major sports events, and the Catalina Wine Mixer. Currently, Kyle stars in and produces the award-winning show #1 Show on the Las Vegas Strip, Kyle Martin’s Piano Man, which runs seven nights a week at Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip. Beyond performing, Kyle is a certified expert in multiple vocal pedagogies, including Speech Level Singing, and collaborates with leading vocologists and ENTs on vocal health and rehabilitation. His extensive experience in both performance and teaching continues to empower artists to reach new heights on Broadway, in the recording studio, and beyond.

NIKOLA BEDINGFIELD

CELEBRITY LEVEL COACH:
Songwriting, Career, Performance, Production

EMMY NOMINATED/ AWARD WINNING/ TRIPLE PLATINUM ALBUM SONGWRITER/ COMPOSER/ INDIE ARTIST & MEMBER OF THE TELEVISION ACADEMY OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Nikola Bedingfield is an Emmy-nominated recording artist, songwriter, and composer celebrated for her powerful and distinctive vocal talent. Her latest album, The Golden Phoenix, showcases emotionally charged works of art poised for placement in films in the coming year. Nikola’s songwriting has already achieved remarkable success, with tracks like “Don’t Talk About This Love” featured on Cheryl Cole’s triple-platinum album 3 Words. She also recorded an unreleased single with Celine Dion and contributed as a lead vocalist on Natasha Bedingfield’s iconic track “Unwritten” and David Archuleta’s “Things Are Gonna Get Better.” Based in Los Angeles and New York, Nikola brings a versatile style to her compositions, blending elements of baroque pop, organic electronic, alt-rock, and soulful anthems. Her collaborations include industry icons such as CeeLo Green, Jesse McCartney, and Megan Nicole, and top producers like Eg White, Rodney Jerkins, and Walter Afanasieff.

Growing up in a musically gifted household in London, Nikola developed into a dynamic performer and sought-after composer for TV, film, and commercials. Her credits span projects with major brands and networks like Coca-Cola, Disney, Sony Music, and ABC, including scoring for General Hospital and films like Kevin Hart’s Back on the Strip, a 2024 Outstanding Independent Motion Picture nominee. She also won the Akademia Award for Best Folk/Singer-Songwriter for “Running on Believing” and earned an Emmy nomination for her 50th-anniversary composition for General Hospital. In addition to her creative pursuits, Nikola is a respected mentor and career coach, sharing her expertise in songwriting, vocal artistry, and performance at institutions such as the LA College of Music and the Musician’s Institute. Her work continues to influence emerging artists and shape the industry, cementing her reputation as a multifaceted talent and inspiring force.

RENEE FASSBINDER

CELEBRITY LEVEL COACH:
Vocal

Renee Fassbinder a.k.a. Ms. Joy is the director of the Vocal Joy Studio and has taught hundreds of voices from across the globe beginning in 1996. Her beginning foundation started in 2000, being certified by Seth Riggs and Speech Level Singing International. Ms. Joy is a master teacher in high demand in Hawaii. She also continues her thirst for knowledge and study of the habilitation of the voice. Ms. Joy creates a safe and comforting atmosphere with her humor. She loves people and welcomes all ages of all levels that want to build strength, coordination, and agility so that they may access their own artistry, whether it be Pop, Rock, Musical Theater, or Jazz. She also has rehabilitated a vast array of injuries, including vocal nodules, paralyzed folds, vocal cysts, hoarseness due to excessive talking, etc. Renee is a consummate performer performing all around.

PRO & ASSOCIATE LEVEL COACHES

  • Brittany Cody​-Bays

    PRO LEVEL COACH: VOCAL

    Brittany Cody is a vocal and piano teacher at VoiceWire. She has a music degree from William Jessup University with an emphasis on voice, vocal and stage performance and worship. She participated in their University Choir and Orchestra and has toured around California and Oregon singing at several churches and outreach events. She is a worship leader for her home church and also performs at other churches in the area. She is looking forward to working with you at VoiceWire!

  • LUNA WILDY

    PRO LEVEL COACH: VOCAL

    I have been teaching voice for over 10 years. I work with all ages levels and styles! I have coached performers across the Western US, including those who work for Disney and other theme parks. I specialize in working with pop and musical theater. I’m invested in your musical goals however difficult or unique they may be. I am very technical without sacrificing fun and personal development. I’m excited to be a part of your musical journey with VoiceWire!

  • Denty

    ASSOCIATE LEVEL COACH: VOCAL

    Denty is a professional vocal coach with decades of experience in performance and instruction. He stays active as a singer-songwriter, guitarist and band frontman with stage and studio recording experience spanning over four decades. Current performance work ranges from pop, country and folk to funk, rock, blues and his original work.

    His music and performance education includes earning a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts with a Minor in Music from Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. Studies at Bard included Vocal Training, Opera, Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Dance, Movement and Theatrical Performance.

    As a vocal coach Denty enjoys helping singers envision their own future in music and set them on a path to higher levels of success.

  • Joel Martin​

    ASSOCIATE LEVEL COACH: VOCAL

    Joel Martin, an accomplished Associate Teacher at VoiceWire, offers exceptional vocal training backed by extensive mentorship from Master Teachers Kyle Martin and Dave Stroud. With a strong foundation in Northern California’s competitive show choir scene, Joel has excelled as both a vocalist and performer, earning top honors in prestigious competitions. His experience spans recording sessions—featuring on Jessup Music’s Give Me Jesus album—as well as live performances on the Las Vegas Strip in shows like The Piano Man and Carpenter’s Legacy. Joel’s expertise across genres, including pop, choral, rock, and alternative, combined with his mastery of studio techniques, makes him the ideal mentor for singers at any level. Let Joel help you unlock your vocal potential and achieve your musical goals at VoiceWire.

  • Madi Gold

    ASSOCIATE LEVEL COACH: VOCAL

    Madi has been performing since 2013 and working with Kyle Martin as a vocalist since 2016. Beginning her musical journey in Sacramento, Madi played in several Northern California bands from 2015 to 2019, spending most of that time as frontwoman for the band Tonic Zephyr. In that time, the band hit the road on several tours throughout the Pacific Northwest, released their full length debut album with producer Bruce Spencer and an EP produced by Frank Hannon. Madi sang, wrote lyrics, planned tours, booked shows, developed a social media following, and distributed music for the band during their time in the Sacramento area.

    Since moving to Alabama in 2021, she has performed in Birmingham and Gadsden, Alabama, collaborating with the local music community, and coaching artists online through VoiceWire. Madi works with students of all ages and skill levels on how to define and reach their goals in music, develop as artists, start their own bands, and sing with confidence!

WHAT LEVEL COACH SHOULD I WORK WITH?

CELEBRITY LEVEL
The Vocal Celebrity program is for advanced-level singers with performance coaching, artist development, and career counseling specific to the music industry.

PRO LEVEL
The Vocal Pro program is for intermediate to advanced-level singers with performance coaching. This is a great level for those aspiring to be a star.

ASSOCIATE LEVEL
The Vocal Beginner program is for beginner to intermediate-level singers looking to build a fundamental basis in technique, style, and performance.