Individual vocal development

CM Vocal Coaching

Individual coaching for qualified SGVCC singers preparing for the Music Teachers’ Association of California Certificate of Merit® Voice program.

Certificate of Merit · Voice

Build technique, musicianship, and confident performance.

The Certificate of Merit program gives singers a structured path for developing vocal technique, repertoire, music theory, sight-singing, and performance skills. SGVCC coaching helps each student prepare thoughtfully for the annual evaluation while working toward personal musical goals.

Students may progress through CM levels and may qualify for State Honors. Participation is available to qualified SGVCC singers by consultation.

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Samuel Lin

CM vocal coach

Samuel Lin

Music Director, Chamber Conductor & Vocal Coach

Samuel Lin studied vocal performance at the National Taiwan Academy of Arts and earned a master’s degree in conducting from Cal State LA’s Roger Wagner Center of Choral Studies. His individual coaching supports healthy vocal development, musicianship, repertoire preparation, and expressive performance.

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Healthy technique

Breath, tone, diction, range, and age-appropriate vocal development.

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Complete musicianship

Music theory, sight-singing, listening, and independent preparation.

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Performance readiness

Repertoire study, interpretation, memorization, and confident delivery.

Celebrating achievement

SGVCC CM Members

Congratulations to our singers for their preparation, perseverance, and musical growth. All listed students were coached by Samuel Lin.

2025 CM Members

Helena Hu

Level 10

Helena Hu

★ State Honor

Vocal Coach: Samuel Lin

Ariel Lin

Level 5

Ariel Lin

★ State Honor

Vocal Coach: Samuel Lin

2024 CM Members

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