Singing Lessons for Musical Theatre, Acting and Auditions in Berlin
Hi, I’m Kirill Zolygin
Musical theatre performer and vocal coach in Berlin-Schöneberg
Preparing for a drama or musical theatre school entrance exam or an audition, already performing, or want to feel vocally secure as an actor, dancer or musical theatre performer? I trained at the GITIS theatre academy in Moscow and spent more than 10 years on stage in Moscow, Paris and Germany. I know what an audition feels like – and that is exactly the experience I pass on in lessons. You always work directly with me.
What we work on
- Technique for musical theatre, pop and rock: high notes, mix and belting – healthy and controlled
- Breathing technique that holds up while dancing and acting
- Choosing the right material for entrance exams and auditions
- Song and role work, scene analysis and interpretation
- Audition presence: showing what you can do in just a few minutes
Preparing for entrance exams and auditions
We look at what is required and put together a programme that suits your voice and you as a performer. Then we work on each song technically and as a scene until you can deliver it reliably, nerves included. How many lessons you need depends on your level and your date – we discuss this in the trial lesson. Ideally, start preparing a few months in advance.
Experience from the stage
State-certified actor and musical theatre performer (GITIS Moscow, 2006–2010). I know auditions first-hand – from the candidate’s side. Some of my roles:
- Prince Eric – DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID, Stage Theater Rossiya, Moscow
- The Beast and Gaston – LA BELLE ET LA BÊTE, Théâtre Mogador, Paris
- Graf von Krolock, Herbert and Nightmare Solo – LE BAL DES VAMPIRES, Paris
- Alternate Graf von Krolock, Herbert and Chagall – TANZ DER VAMPIRE, German tour
- Count Ipolitov – ANASTASIA, Stage Palladium Theater Stuttgart
- Nick Hurley – FLASHDANCE (2022)
What singers write on Google
“Thanks to Kirill, I discovered my belting voice in just two months and made great progress in a very short time. The lessons are focused and varied, but also a lot of fun, because Kirill is a performer even as a teacher.”
“Despite several years of singing and teaching experience, Kirill keeps showing me new approaches that make a real difference to my singing, and I already have much more control over my mix and belt voice.”
“I have had lessons with many renowned teachers and attended many masterclasses. None of them managed to teach me the technique for high notes the way Kirill did – and within just a few lessons. […] The long trip from Frankfurt to Berlin has always been worth it.”
Frequently asked questions
Do you only teach professionals?
No. My students include musical theatre and drama students, dancers, working performers and ambitious amateur singers who love musical theatre. I adapt the lessons to your level.
Which styles do you teach?
Mainly musical theatre, but also pop and rock – contemporary styles with mix and belting. Classical singers work with me on their high notes, for example.
Do you help choose audition songs?
Yes. We choose songs that show your strengths and fit the requirements of the school or production.
Which languages are the lessons in?
English, German, French or Russian.
Request a trial lesson
The trial lesson lasts 45–60 minutes and costs 30 €. Tell me briefly what you are preparing for and I will get back to you.
Prices
- Trial lesson (45–60 min): 30 €
- Private lesson (60 min): 60 €
- 10-lesson package: 550 €
Getting to the studio in Berlin-Schöneberg
The studio is at Grunewaldstraße 91, 10823 Berlin-Schöneberg, in a lovely part of Schöneberg with lots of cafés – a nice place for a coffee before or after your lesson.
- U7 Kleistpark – 3 minutes on foot
- U7 Eisenacher Straße – 5 minutes on foot
- Buses 106, 187, 204, M48 and M85 – stop U Kleistpark, 3 minutes on foot
The U7 takes you here without changing trains from Neukölln, Kreuzberg and Charlottenburg. The M85 runs directly from Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the M48 from Mitte.
