Private Lessons

We offer private lessons for those who are looking for a more personalized approach to their performance education. These sessions are great if you are taking CAT classes and want to polish your performance skills or if you just prefer a one-on-one learning experience.

Private Lesson Cost: $40 per 30 mins.

What to Expect

Instructor Availability

Email Us

Looking to sign your child up for private lessons at CAT?

Follow these simple steps to get started!

Step 1: Contact Our Private Lesson Coordinator

Email Heather Reithmeier at privatelessons@catcorona.org with the following details:

Child’s Name
Child’s Age
Lesson Type (Voice, Piano, Dance, or Acting)
Preferred Day/Time for lessons
Preferred Teacher (if applicable)

Step 2: Availability + Waitlist

Heather will check with our team of private instructors for availability. If all studios are full, your child will be placed on a waitlist and notified as soon as a spot opens.

Step 3: Confirming Lessons

Once a lesson time is secured, Heather will connect you with the instructor, and your child's lessons can begin!

Step 4: Set Up Payment

Lesson payments are processed on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
A Studio Director account is required to process payments.
If you don’t have an account, click here to create one.
Need help? Call our office at (951) 279-2298, and we’ll be happy to assist you!

Private Lesson Teachers

Heather Riethmeier

Director of Vocal Education
+ Private Lesson Coordinator

Heather is thrilled to be joining CAT Corona's staff in the roles of Director of Vocal Education, Director of CAT Chorale, and voice teacher. Mrs. Reithmeier brings a long history of experience as an award-winning classical soprano and more than 15-years' experience as a vocal educator in private and public schools, and in higher education. Currently, Heather is on the faculty of the Orange County School of the Arts, Classical Voice Conservatory where she has designed and taught classes for middle school and high school singers and teaches for the Patrick and Mary Dirk Vocal Scholarship Program. Heather continues to nurture her own passion for singing and performance and is the resident soprano at Tustin Presbyterian Church.

Audrey Birdsall

Private Acting Instructor

Audrey Montague grew up in Seattle, Washington, where she performed in theaters across the Puget Sound for six years before moving to Southern California to pursue acting full time. She graduated from AMDA College of the Performing Arts in May 2020 with a focus in acting for both the stage and screen. Since then, she has been fortunate to work on multiple short films, theatre over Zoom, and voiceover projects, but she’s excited to see theatre happening in person again! This is first semester teaching at CAT, and she is already looking forward to many more.

Bryan Richardson

Private Vocal Instructor

Bryan Richardson is a professional actor, musician, director, and vocal coach who studied Music and Theatre Arts at California Baptist University. He is a Christian Arts and Theatre alumni, serves as the music director of the CAT Ambassadors, teaches performance classes and private voice lessons, and is the Director of Performing Arts at Crossroads Christian School in Corona. He believes that all children and young adults should have the opportunity to experience the performing arts in a healthy and nurturing environment. In his off-time, Bryan loves to hike, cook, play video games, and catch up on the latest show with his wife, Gabrielle Richardson. He would like to thank his family and friends for their constant support and love. Philippians 4:6-9

Courtney Ladd

Private Vocal Instructor

Courtney is an alumni of CAT who has been teaching vocal lessons for over 8 years. She received a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from California Baptist University, where she is now Director of Academic Operations in the School of Music. Courtney enjoys hiking and karaoke on her days off. Some of her favorite roles include Sour Kangaroo (Seussical), Tracy Turnblad (Hairspray), and Rusty (Footloose).

Emilio Pichardo

Private Voice Instructor

Emilio has been studying under various masters of vocal pedagogy for 7 years now with an Associates Degree in both Music and History. Emilio is a performer with the Westminster Chorus as well as The Seventh Variety quartet with an international 1st place medal and an international 3rd place medal respectively. Emilio’s goal and aspiration is to get your kids singing as calmly and as freely as possible while using your new techniques to enhance the art beneath the surface of the song.

Gabrielle Richardson

Private Acting Instructor

Gabrielle Richardson is a professional actor, designer, teacher and director. She holds a degree in Theatre with a concentration in both performance and technical elements from California Baptist University and is currently an adjunct professor with the CBU Theatre department. Gabrielle served as the secretary for the Inland Theatre League for two years and has taught private acting lessons with CAT since 2016. She has a passion for teaching students of all ages about the magic of creating a character, and telling memorable stories. For fun she enjoys trips to the farmers market, playing with her nephews, cuddling with her two cats Milo and Izzy, and cooking with her wonderfully talented husband, Bryan. 1 Cor. 13:7."

Hannah Ruston

Private Vocal + Piano Instructor

Hannah Ruston is a Vocal Performance major at California Baptist University. She is classically trained in voice with musical theater as her emphasis. Although her primary instrument is voice, Hannah also has experience in teaching and playing piano, woodwinds, strings, and brass instruments. Ruston has performed in multiple musicals such as Addams Family, Grease, Hairspray, and has performed in Donizetti’s opera, L’elisir d’amore as “Gianetta”. She is also a session singer in LA and has recorded soundtracks for companies such as Disney’s Pixar. Hannah is excited to teach, guide, and share her musical experiences with her students, and looks forward to working with them.

Rachel Solorio

Private Dance Instructor

Rachel feels blessed to work with the kids and staff at CAT! She earned a bachelor's degree in theatre arts at Cal State Fullerton and then participated in a work study program through Broadway Dance Center in New York City. She has performed in shows throughout Southern California, and danced at the Disneyland Resort in many parades, special events and Aladdin- A Musical Spectacular. She also performed in the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular! Rachel has a master's degree in counseling psychology and is currently working towards combining her passions of the arts and mental health.

Sanlyn Carter

Private Dance + Voice Instructor

Sanlyn is so excited to start working with you on your dance journey. Sanlyn has choreographed several shows and has taught dance all over the Inland Empire. She has worked at the Disneyland Resort in Mickey and The Magical Map as Princess Tiana. Sanlyn also appeared Off Broadway in Revelation the Musical directed by Dustin Ceithamer and produced by Melissa Mollner. She has also worked at Legoland, CA as a performer as well. Sanlyn has been in several musical theatre productions as well, her favorite roles include Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie. Dynamite/Dancer in Hairspray, and Narrator in Joseph…. Dreamcoat. She also runs a successful voice studio. And she is currently working towards her voice teacher certification through the Institute of Vocal Advancement.

Tayler Mettra

Private Acting Instructor

Tayler is thrilled to be joining CAT Corona! She grew up in Orange County, CA where she attended and later taught at the Orange County School of the Arts. She then received her BFA in Musical Theatre from the esteemed Elon University, NC. Tayler has been seen performing all over the country and at the Disneyland Resort/California Adventure as a principal vocalist. Notably, Tayler has performed with Tony Award Winners Lindsay Mendez and Alice Ripley as well as Tony Nominee Susan Egan. She also lends her voice talents to Beat by Beat press and recently recorded the audio book “Just A Name” by Becky Manson. You can also hear her on the “Sining in the Rain Jr.” album. Tayler is passionate about the art of storytelling and loves teaching and encouraging students of all ages!!

For more info on Private Lessons email:

privatelessons@catcorona.org