Meet Ariel

Ariel Michaelson has music in her blood– and she’s made good use of it. With a love for a wide range of music, Ariel has the chops to tackle songs from classical to pop, and she’s done exactly that. Unfazed by genre and without missing a beat, she effortlessly showcases an intense and wide vocal range, born from both raw talent and hard work. With a mother who played guitar and sang in a rock band, and her father’s mother a professional opera singer, it was only a matter of time before the Northern-Virginia native would turn her talent into a career. From when she was barely in her teens, Ariel worked hard to develop her unique voice. When it came time for college, it was obvious to her instructor Stephanie Bramble: Ariel had to pursue music.

Ariel was accepted into American University. “It was amazing to be in a place where everyone is focused around music”, she says of her experience there. But it wasn’t all voice training and singing: American University’s music program contains a thorough music theory component, helping the blossoming singer understand the history and science to her practice.

And the voice lessons themselves asked the very best from the singer: Ariel was taught voice by Linda Allison, and was fortunate enough to experience a wide range of performances including Rochelle Flemming, sister to the famous soprano Renée Flemming, during master classes. A voice major among a sea of musical theatre majors, Ariel stood out– but it only made her passion grow stronger. In her many recitals, she focused on a wide range of music, from arias to classical German songs, totaling songs in a staggering six (!) different languages!

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Coming into her own after her graduation, and guided by the advice from music industry veteran and co-owner of Seattle-based production company Dreaming In Color, Lara Lavi, Ariel decided it was time to take the next step. She decided to record an EP – one filled not with arias, but with her favorite pop songs. The vocalist admits it was a scary change, but one she was excited to show up for. “It was intimidating doing the type of music I had never worked on but it was also exciting. The music we recorded is the music I listen to all the time but I had never considered that I could do it!” She certainly can do it.

"My heart fills up when I am singing. It's at the same time an escape from what is going on and it also helps me deal with any emotions I am going through. Singing is so emotional. I find a connection with each song."

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