Shelly Wade (Mezzo-soprano) is an accomplished singer, songwriter, choral conductor, and voice teacher based in New York, New York.  She holds a Masters Degree in Vocal Performance from Manhattan School of Music and a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and Choral Conducting from Radford University.  Some of her operatic and musical theater roles include 'Cherubino' in Le Nozze Di Figaro, 'Jenny Hildebrand' in Kurt Weil's Street Scene, 'Little Boy' in Lucas Foss' Griffelkin, and 'Doatsy Mae' in the musical Best Little Whorehouse In Texas. She has studied classical voice with highly recognized teachers such as Dr. Cynthia Hoffman, Arthur Levy, and Chloe Owen.  Shelly currently works as a Choral Artist for the Metropolitan Opera Guild, The Town Hall, and the Children's Aid Society of New York City.

Shelly has taught voice lessons in all genres and styles including classical, opera, rock, pop, etc,  and also teaches guitar, piano, theory, acting, and ear training.  She also teaches group songwriting, chorus, and general music classes.  Shelly loves teaching all ages from the tiniest, beginning youngster to the seasoned adult.