Whitney Littrel

Whitney Littrel is a dedicated vocal instructor with a heart for helping students grow in both skill and self-expression. With a Bachelor’s degree in Music (Vocal Performance focus), she brings over 15 years of choir involvement and five years of professional performance experience to her teaching. Currently, Whitney is the lead female vocalist and vocal coach for the Masterclass Big Band, performing across Spokane in styles including Classical, Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Pop.

Whitney has taught privately for over four years and has been part of the Bartell Music Academy team for nearly a year and a half. She specializes in healthy vocal technique that supports versatility across genres, and she customizes each lesson to meet her students’ individual needs. She helps students as young as 8 navigate the unique changes of the voice with confidence and care.

Her teaching style is upbeat, supportive, and always encouraging. Whitney creates a safe space where students can explore their voice, be challenged to grow, and leave each lesson feeling accomplished and inspired.

Outside of music, Whitney loves swimming, watching shows, and playing games with friends. She’s even worked as a singing Princess—and may just bring the sparkle back in the future! She gives a special shout-out to her incredible husband, whose unwavering love and support make it all possible.

Jayden Salazar

Jayden Salazar is a passionate vocalist and instructor with a Bachelor of Music from Eastern Washington University. A versatile performer, Jayden specializes in Classical, Jazz, Opera, and Musical Theatre, and can often be found singing around Spokane—including with the Spokane Symphony Chorale, now in his second season.

He’s a two-time silver medalist at Musicfest Northwest and recently premiered the original opera The Garment of Praise at Gonzaga University. His deep love for music and dedication to growth fuel his technical and encouraging teaching style. Jayden helps students ages 8–15 develop both skill and confidence. He’s open to working with all ages and customizes each lesson to fit the student’s voice and goals.

Jayden currently studies under Dr. Nicole Sonbert, Director of Voice Studies at EWU, and plans to pursue his Master’s in Teaching in 2025. Outside the studio, he enjoys gaming, movie nights with his fiancée Zoey, and hanging out with their dog, Jax.

Autumn Tucker

Autumn Tucker is a vibrant and thoughtful voice instructor who believes there’s a genre for every person—and a unique path for every voice. A soon-to-be graduate of Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor’s in Music, she currently studies under renowned vocalist and teacher Dawn Wolski. Autumn performs regularly throughout Spokane and sings with the St. John’s Cathedral Choir, bringing real-world performance experience into the studio.

She’s well-versed in a variety of styles including Pop, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Opera, and even K-pop (her personal favorite for vibe-filled listening!). Autumn began teaching in 2015 with a middle school band and strings program and has since grown into a passionate vocal coach who enjoys working with students ages 7 to adults.

Autumn’s teaching philosophy is “relaxed with a purpose.” Each lesson is thoughtfully structured, yet stress-free, allowing students to grow at their own pace while still aiming for clear, achievable goals. She loves the creative challenge of helping each student find the right technique in a way that fits their voice.

Whether you’re singing for fun or aiming to perform, Autumn is dedicated to helping you discover the power and personality in your voice.