Originally hailing from Scotland, Lesley Craigie is a classically-trained soprano who holds degrees from the Royal College of Music in London, Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and has coached with the world famous opera singer, Renata Scotto.

She has performed as a soloist and ensemble member at New Jersey Opera Theater, Washington Concert Opera, the Baltimore Opera, New York Bel Canto Opera Association, Opera Box (Wales), Boheme Opera NJ, Mercury Opera, The Center of Contemporary Opera, and the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera.

While passionate about singing, Lesley is equally as enthusiastic about music instruction, and brings over 15 years of experience in teaching private lessons. She teaches voice, beginning piano, and general music to students of all ages. She is also currently on the faculty at Music Academy International, as well as the Amadeus Conservatory of Music in Chappaqua. Her teaching style is warm, friendly, and adaptive to where her students are at. She finds a way to create a solid foundation, while instilling a life-long love of music!