Nestled in Monument, Colorado, the Peak Performance Voice Studio stands as a hub for vocal, choral, and theatre arts excellence. Whether you prefer in-person sessions (conveniently situated just five minutes from the I-25 and Baptist Road exit) or the flexibility of Zoom lessons, our studio caters to a diverse array of aspiring vocalists. From coast to coast, singers spanning from Washington D.C. to California have embraced the opportunity to refine their craft through our virtual platform. With a curriculum tailored to accommodate beginners as young as 9 to seasoned adults, our studio embraces all genres of singing. While rooted in classical training, our instructor’s versatility shines through in captivating renditions of pop, musical theatre, and jazz classics. Explore the melodic journey with us, and experience the transformative power of vocal expression.
Why Choose Peak Performance?
Our instructor Paula Baack, has over four decades of experience and offers expert vocal coaching for all ages and levels. Her accolades include directing acclaimed choral ensembles and receiving regional and national recognition in vocal studies. With extensive experience directing, performing, and teaching, including work with students with disabilities, Paula enriches all students who study at the studio. Under her guidance, students have-and continue to achieve notable success in competitions and gain admission to top collegiate programs. Join us at Peak Performance Voice Studio for a transformative journey towards vocal excellence with Paula Baack.
The Lesson of the Turtle
Singing is risk-taking! In order to get anywhere in life, you have to stick your neck out! The studio awards turtle replicas to those students who are ready and eager to get out and sing! Enroll today and find out what potential you or your child may have in singing. It’s a risk but worth it!
Faces of Peak Performance Voice Studio
Pikes Peak Music Teachers 2026
Congratulations to the PPMTA winners!
Congratulations to Diana, Lindiwe and Ruby, ALL FIRST PLACE WINNERS!
Rising Stars 2026
Congratulations to the Rising Stars held at Denver University!
Well done Ruby, Ivy, Misha and Diana!
The Classical Singer Round II 2026
Congratulations to these 12 singers who auditioned and were invited to perform at Round II in Boston!
In addition to these 12, four collegiate singers made it to Round II: Diego, Junelle Aubrey, Tahlia and Tiana!
The Classical Singer in Boston 2026
Team Turtle refers to the studio mascot turtle: In order to get anywhere in life, you have to stick your neck out! These singers performed at the top of their ability and took enormous risks which paid off!
Congratulations to all Peak Performance Voice Studio singers who performed in Boston. BRAVO!
The Classical Singer Semi-Finalists 2026
Congratulations to the semifinalists!
What an amazing outcome! SEVEN Peak Performance Voice Studio singers made the national semi-finals: Diego (university Musical Theatre); Haley (high school Musical Theatre), Ivy (high school Musical Theatre), Ruby (high school Musical Theatre), Tiana (emerging professional Classical Music) and Winn (high school Musical Theatre). Two former students also made semi-finals: Ashlyn (sophomore at Butler University in both Classical and Musical Theatre); Keegan (freshman at CU-Boulder in Musical Theatre).
Music International Grand Prix
Congratulations to Semifinalists:
DIANA, IZZY, KEEGAN, KENNA AND NITI, all students of Peak Performance Voice, auditioned for the Music International Grand Prix competition and made semifinals. It is an amazing opportunity and experience to compete with singers from across the nation.
2025 PPMTA Audition Winners
2025 Music International Grand Prix Finalists
2025 Classical Singer Round II
2025 CSMTA RISING STARS
JUNIOR DIVISION
2025 CSMTA RISING STARS
SENIOR DIVISION
Keegan
Congratulations to KEEGAN,17, who auditioned for the Classical Singer competition where he made semi-finals in Washington D.C (2024) and FINALS for Music International Grand Prix (2025), where he will compete in New York City. Next month Keegan will perform in Chicago (Round II for The Classical Singer). Enjoy his performance of Proud Of Your Boy from Aladdin.
Izzy
Congratulations to Izzy for making FINALS for Music International Grand Prix. She will be performing in New York this month!
Enjoy Summertime!
Riana
Congratulations to Riana McHugh, for making Semi-Finals in the regional competition of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Riana will also be appearing as Pennywise in her high school's production of Urinetown. Riana and Michael (Exit158) perform their duo set "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree."
Enjoy her repertoire:
How Could I Ever Know from The Secret Garden
Stay With Me from Into the Woods (starring as the witch in her high school production)
Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again from Phantom of the Opera
Michael
Congratulations to Michael Amodeo for being accepted into the CU-Denver Singer/Songwriter program for the fall of 2021. Michael and Riana collaborate through joint lesson times.
Enjoy "The Prayer"
Taylor
Congratulations to TAYLOR BIRD, Finalist in the Hal Leonard National Voice Competition.
Enjoy his performance of “Fight the Dragons” from Big Fish.
INSTRUCTION TYPES
Peak Performance Voice Studio is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and developing students.
Monologue Preparation - for school or local, state and national auditions
Audition Preparation - for theatre, school choir, school musicals, collegiate music major/minor, American Idol, The Voice, or America’s Got Talent
**In 2009 I attended American Idol to watch my former student Scott MacIntyre make Top 10!**
Colorado All State Choir Preparation - assist with sight reading, scales/arpeggios, interval practice and art song solo
OUR VALUES
All singers, no matter the skill level, will find validation! Our mission is to encourage performers to interpret the written page into the beauty of singing. This is a lifetime experience.
Young and old alike can sing! With sound vocal pedagogy, positive mentoring (and parental support of younger singers), the goal of singing is not only attainable but within two months of study, there should be a noticeable improvement in the quality of the voice and self-confidence.