Exceptional vocal training with highly qualified professionals.

Located in the heart of Upper Arlington, The Swain Studio provides vocal instruction to students in a multitude of styles ranging from musical theater to classical, pop/rock and jazz, all backed by a science-informed approach to teaching that emphasizes you as a whole musician.

With over a decade of experience teaching and coaching singers and actor-musicians, current and past students of The Swain Studio have been accepted into collegiate programs in voice, acting, and musical theater at the Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music (CCM), Point Park University, The Ohio State University, Belmont University, Liberty University, Ohio University, Catholic University, Capital University Conservatory, Youngstown State University, Baldwin Wallace Conservatory, Otterbein University, Kent State University, Cleveland State University, Pace University, Wright State University, and Eastern Michigan University.

Beyond academia, studio members have performed with the College Light Opera Company (CLOC), Columbus Children’s Theater, The Contemporary Theater of Columbus, Opera Project Columbus, Opera Columbus, Milwaukee Rep, Busch Gardens, Camden Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Disney, 54 Below, Tantrum Theater, Middletown Lyric Theater, Seattle Public Theater, Ashtabula Arts Center among other theaters and companies.

The Swain Studio Summer Recital 2024

Coaching Musical Theater Student @ Florida State University
NATS Summer Intern Program, 2024

Titanic Cast Members @ Dublin Scioto HS

Client Testimonials

Brooklynn Stanley, Ohio University 2024 BFA Musical Theater Graduate, NYC-Based Performing Artist

“I have had the privilege of working with Justin T. Swain for the past three years. His kindness is only exceeded by his work ethic and teaching abilities. Not only has my voice DRASTICALLY improved during my time with him, meeting all of my personal goals set at the beginning of each period of lessons, but my personal growth as a human being has astounded me since beginning lessons with Swain. Swain creates a safe environment conducive of learning, growing, and performing.”

Megan Collina, Ohio University 2023 BFA Musical Theater Graduate, NYC-Based Performing Artist

“Professor Swain is everything you would want in a voice instructor. Not only is he incredibly informative, but he is also kind, compassionate, dedicated, and observant. Professor Swain is also incredibly open-minded and is able to grow and adjust alongside his students to make sure each student’s individual needs are met. His ability to see students as human beings first sets him apart from other professors. He truly wants what is best for each of his students and finds innovative ways to help his students achieve their goals.“

Julia Kuzmich, Ohio University 2023 BFA Musical Theater Graduate, Seattle-Based Performing Artist

“Professor Swain fosters a fun, stress-free environment which enables students to experiment confidently as vocalists. Under his teaching I have been cast in dream roles and excelled in my university’s juries. Lastly, he has always been available with clear and helpful tips regarding proper vocal technique. In short, he is a vocal wizard!”

Krista Lively Stauffer, Acting Coach/Teacher, Columbus-Based Artist-Teacher & Film/TV Actress

“As a professional acting coach/teacher, I need someone to help my students who understands pedagogy and can train ALL voices properly. Justin has worked with a large number of my acting students over the years that need vocal training, and his work has brought them leaps and bounds. He works with students of all ages to help them understand how their voices work and how to use that voice on stage. Justin is a patient, calm, voice of reason, and professional to help students of all levels work toward their goals of performance.”