Bio
Mitch Seekins Summary Profile
Mitch Seekins sang professionally for 37 years (1981–2018) and performed Pop, Rock, R&B, Jazz, and Opera across Canada, the United States, and Europe.
Mitch began teaching vocal technique in 1990 after five years of intensive vocal study. While teaching and maintaining an active professional performing career, he continued his vocal studies for another decade, constantly testing and refining the vocal concepts he was learning on his own voice while performing Pop, Rock, R&B, Jazz, and Opera. This unique combination of study, performance, and real-world application led to the development of the Mitch Seekins Vocal Technique—a proven training system that enables singers to perform in virtually any style while maintaining vocal health, strength, and longevity. Today, Mitch is widely known as “The Vocal Coach.”
Today’s recording and touring artists face greater vocal demands than ever before. The ability to maintain vocal health, endurance, consistency, and reliability—or overcome existing vocal challenges—has become essential for professionals and anyone pursuing a career in music.
Mitch’s vocal technique differs significantly from traditional vocal coaching. While traditional vocal coaching can often focus on songs, interpretation, and phrasing, Mitch’s approach develops the fundamental vocal skills and physical coordination that underpin successful singing. These skills transfer seamlessly across musical styles, enabling singers to build stronger, healthier, and more versatile voices. Simply put, Mitch teaches students how to sing—and how to continue developing their voices to their fullest potential.
Most recently, Mitch has worked with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush, helping Geddy regain vocal strength, consistency, and confidence following a lengthy hiatus, while preparing Alex for an expanded vocal role on the band’s highly anticipated 2026–2027 world tour.
Throughout his career, Mitch has also worked with such artists as Matt Walst (Three Days Grace), Stefan Babcock (PUP), Ian Thornley (Big Wreck), Brett Emmons (The Glorious Sons), Luke Bentham (The Dirty Nil), Simon Ward (The Strumbellas), John and James Abrams (The Abrams), John Harvey (Monster Truck), Emm Gryner, Hawksley Workman, Margot Timmins (Cowboy Junkies), and many others.
Mitch Seekins Full Biography
EDUCATION: Vocal Education has been through private study
- Vocal Coaching with Mr. Brahm Goldhammer 1996 to 2000
- Vocal Instruction with Tenor, Mr. Lenard Whitting 1996 to 1999
- Vocal Coaching with Ms. Mila Filatova 1995
- Vocal Instruction with Mezzo Soprano, Mrs. Susan Gudgeon 1993 to 1996
- Vocal Instruction with Tenor, Mr. Edward Johnson 1985 to 1993
VOCAL STUDIO HISTORY
- Launched Mitch Seekins Vocal Studio in Toronto in 1990
- In 1991, expanded to include Vocal Studios in London and Hamilton and ran successfully to 1996
- In 1996, closed the London Studio to dedicate extra time to learning Opera Roles
- In 1998 began to prepare for On-line Vocal School
- In 2000, closed the Hamilton Studio to focus on growth and expansion of Toronto Studio.
- In 2001 established the On-line Vocal School
- In 2002 moved Toronto Studio to Oakville, Ontario
- In 2005 moved The Vocal Studio to Burlington, Ontario
- 2018 relocated The Vocal School to a small-town North of London ON and teach only online.
