About Isabella Nichole Studios
Isabella Nichole Studios is a San Francisco Bay Area-based private music studio that provides in-person, hybrid, and fully online instruction. We specialize in private voice lessons for students aged 8+, audition prep, music theory tutoring, songwriting, and so much more!
Students will build new skills, learn repertoire that they are excited about, and discover how their instrument works best. There is a strong emphasis placed on creating a positive and safe learning environment, allowing students the opportunity to grow at their own pace!
Teaching Philosophy
Curating a positive environment for music-learning
Creating foundations for breath support & awareness
Using your physical body to support music-making
Building musical skills & literacy
Improving tonal memory & pitch accuracy
Growing confidence & physical stage presence
Coaching using age-appropriate techniques & repertoire
Encouraging independent musicianship & accountability
About Ms. Custino
M.A. Music & Music Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
B.A. Choral Music & Minor in Music Production, University of Southern California
Ms. Isabella Custino is a choral conductor, educator, and vocalist born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is a California state certified K-12 music teacher and holds degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University and the USC Thornton School of Music. It is her goal to share her love and knowledge of choral music and the voice with her community to create a foundation for meaningful shared experiences.
In August 2024, the Delaware Choral Scholars were ranked the No. 1 Choir in the world according to the INTERKULTUR World Rankings. Isabella performed with DCS at the 2024 World Choir Games in Auckland, NZ, winning 3 world championships and 4 gold medals. This group became the new world champion for the first time since 2012.
To learn more about Ms. Custino, visit her website!