What's New?

A "Note" from Debbie & Dan Monroe

To all of our talented singers and amazing parents, welcome to fall! We are back to routines, cooler weather, and LOTS of exciting opportunities to sing.

We have so many upcoming shows and events, including Blue Eyed Baker shows, coffee houses, retirement shows, West Falls shows, and our NEW Performance/Movement Workshop with a Talent Showcase on November 20th and 21st. Space will be limited for this one, so stay tuned for details.

And of course, our holiday shows are coming up, too! Our Halloween Show is October 25th at The Stage in Williamsville, and our Christmas Shows are December 18th and 19th at The CAZ.

We have an exciting season ahead and cannot wait to see everyone performing, growing, and having fun together. Get excited to SING with us!

Halloween Show: The Singing Dead!

We cannot wait to celebrate Halloween with all of you at THE SINGING DEAD! We are having so much fun this year that we are doing TWO shows.

October 25th is the big day, and this year’s theme is “THE SINGING DEAD!” The show will be held at The Stage WNY, 8166 Main St., Buffalo, NY 14221.

Two Shows

Show #1: 2:00–4:00 pm

Featuring our Jr. Company, kids, teens, and some of our adults!

Show #2: 5:00–7:00 pm

Featuring our Bella’s, A’Choired Taste Singers, adults, and special invited singers!

Get ready for a frightfully fun afternoon of songs from artists who have passed, plus scary stories sung for fun.

Tickets are $5 in advance, and everyone attending will need one. Tickets purchased at the door will be $10, so be sure to grab yours ahead of time.

Come dressed for the occasion because we will have costume prizes, plenty of Halloween fun, and lots of incredible singing. It is going to be a SPOOKTACULAR day!

A buffet will also be available. We ask that everyone seated at a table please purchase food.

Bello Singers in the Spotlight

If you would like to be in our “Spotlight,” just let us know who, what, where, when, and why. We'll do our best to add you to our Spotlight Section.

Avery Handley

We are thrilled to announce that Avery Handley will take on the role of Annie at the Lockport Palace Theatre! See Avery bring this beloved character to life on stage for a memorable performance.

Avery will also sing the National Anthem for the Race Through the Hollow 5K in Clarence on October 10th at 10:00 am.

Mariana Botero

West Falls: Ghost Town Blues Band

Saturday, October 3rd at 7:00 pm

Mariana Botero will be OPENING! GTBB shows what can happen when the past is distilled through modern sensibilities, voices, and instruments. It is 21st-century blues at its best.

Elliot Jaworski

West Falls: Beatlemagic

Friday, October 16th at 7:00 pm

Elliot Jaworski will be OPENING! Beatlemagic painstakingly recreates the aura and sound of the Fab Four through numerous phases of The Beatles’ phenomenal career.

Lydia Rodgers

West Falls: Alexis P. Suter Band

Saturday, October 17th at 7:00 pm

Lydia Rodgers will be OPENING! Alexis P. Suter is the owner of that big, booming voice you can hear roaring out of Brooklyn into the heart of North America and beyond.

Scarlett Schultz

West Falls: Savannah Swatland

Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm

Scarlett Schultz will be OPENING! Savannah Swatland, accompanied by Doug Yeomans, will perform classic favorites from the first ladies of country music. Scarlett was also an Idol contestant.

Coralyn Comerford

West Falls: Wilson Curry & Friends

Friday, October 30th at 7:00 pm

Coralyn Comerford will be OPENING! Come and welcome local legend, Wilson Curry. With song selections spanning more than 60 years of playing music, the show includes tunes from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and more, including rock and roll and country.

Elliot Jaworski

Elliot Jaworski landed a lead in her middle school musical! Elliot will play Gertrude McFuzz and has several solos, duets, and speaking and acting parts.

The show is November 13th and 14th at the East Aurora High School Auditorium.

Nina Pellerin

Nina Pellerin has landed the lead role of Astrid in West Middle’s upcoming musical, How to Train Your Dragon! How exciting!

The show will be at West Seneca Middle School from January 21st–23rd, 2027.

Closings & Openings

We are OPEN all of October, including Columbus Day on October 12th. Normal lessons will be held.

Exciting Invitation from Singer/Songwriter Glenn Colton to Our Jr. Company

Glenn Colton is inviting a small group of children from Bello Studios to sing on a new recording of his song, “Good Better Best.”

He will be visiting the studio in Orchard Park on Tuesday, September 29th at 6:30 pm to meet the children, introduce the song, and teach them this short refrain:

“Good, better, best. I’ll never let it rest until my good is better and my better is best.”

We will schedule a convenient recording session after September 29th, and Glenn will bring his equipment to the studio to professionally record the children singing.

If you are a Jr. Company member, YOU are invited to be part of this amazing opportunity! We are so excited to offer our young singers the chance to be part of an actual recording with Glenn Colton.

New Show Rule

For all upcoming shows, we ask that you memorize all songs. We want everyone to become comfortable singing live and performing from memory.

When you don't rely on lyrics, you can connect more naturally with the audience, stay fully present in the moment, and truly make the performance your own. It also demonstrates professionalism and helps build confidence as a performer.

That said, we are always happy to help with lyrics if you need them! We want this to be a positive and supportive experience while also giving everyone a great opportunity to learn, grow, and become stronger performers.

Thank you for your effort and for helping us create memorable performances together!

Special Guest Vocal Coach Coming in November

Ed Croft is a Western New York-based musician and educator with more than two decades of experience as a working professional. He currently teaches at SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Niagara, and Houghton University.

A versatile and accomplished performer, Ed’s extensive gigging experience spans everything from intimate clubs and local venues to performances with symphony orchestras.

Bello Merch

We now have new stock of our short-sleeve Bello t-shirts, long-sleeved t-shirts, and hoodies. Studio shirts must be worn at all outdoor shows.

Guitar Lesson Openings

Our Guitar Instructor Beau Barnard also has a couple of openings on Wednesdays and Thursdays if you want to learn to play.

Important Information About Our Cancellation Policy

As a courtesy, we send reminder texts the day before your lesson. These reminders are simply a courtesy and do not require a response. Whether or not you receive a reminder text, you are still responsible for remembering your scheduled lesson and for payment.

Please keep the following cancellation policy in mind:

• You must give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule a lesson.
• If you need to cancel your lesson the day before, you must notify us before 6:00 pm so your coach has enough time to fill the time slot.
• Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice, including cancellations after 6:00 pm the evening before, are still subject to the full lesson payment.
• Our coaches reserve this time specifically for you, and they are still paid for the time slot, even when a late cancellation prevents us from filling it.

We truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this policy. It helps us respect our coaches’ time and keep scheduling fair for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep things running smoothly for everyone!

Rehearsals This Month

JR Company

JR Company (ages 7–13) rehearsals will be October 13th and 27th at 6:00 pm. We are working on our holiday songs!

Bello Bella’s

Bello Bella’s rehearsals this month will be October 6th and 20th from 8:00–9:00 pm. This group is invite-only, $10/week, and has a strict attendance policy. Ages 13 and up.

Both Jr. Company and Bella’s groups meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays.

Shows and Events Coming Up in 2026

Bello gear is now required at ALL performances except big shows. Please make sure you have yours.

• October 1st, 4:30–6:30 pm – Blue-Eyed Baker East Aurora “Featured Singer” Showcase. We have 10 singers all set to perform!
• October 8th, 6:00–7:30 pm – A’Choired Taste Rehearsal. This group is working on our Halloween and Christmas songs.
• October 17th, 2:00–3:00 pm – Eden Heights of West Seneca, 3030 Clinton St., West Seneca, NY 14224. Standards, please.
• October 22nd, 6:00–7:30 pm – A’Choired Taste Rehearsal. This group is working on our Christmas and winter songs.
• October 25th, 2:00–4:00 pm and 5:00–7:00 pm – HALLOWEEN SHOW! The Singing Dead / Spooky Stories at The Stage in Williamsville. Tickets available!
• October 27th – Halloween Party for our Jr. Company! We will hold rehearsal at 6:00 pm and have our party at 6:45 pm. Please bring a treat to share with the rest of our Jr.’s.
• October 30th, 5:00–7:00 pm – Wegmans Café Halloween Show, McKinley Pkwy. Come on out and sing with us in your best costumes!
• October 31st, 2:15–3:15 pm – Orchard Heights Senior Living Halloween Day Show. Come dressed up and sing for their fun party!
• November 20th & 21st – Performance/Movement Workshop with Performance Showcase at The Stage on the 21st. ALL AGES.

Studio Information & Dress Code

Green Room and Practice Rooms

Our Green Room / second waiting area is available for parents and siblings, and we even have FREE popcorn! Singers are also encouraged to use our FREE practice rooms whenever available.

Please make sure you are added to our Facebook “Silent Group Chat” for important show updates, reminders, and studio information. If you have not been added, ask your coach. The group is “silent,” so you will not be overwhelmed with unnecessary notifications.

Lesson Rates

All lessons are $65/hour for vocal, guitar, piano, and recording with all coaches, as well as engineer Dan Monroe, at our Abbott Road location.

You may pay by cash or check payable to Bello Studios. If your regular instructor is away or sick, your lesson will continue as scheduled with one of our other wonderful coaches whenever possible.

Studio Dress Code

When performing, you represent Bello Voice Studio, so we ask everyone to dress appropriately and professionally.

• Shorts should be at least fingertip length and no shorter than a 4-inch inseam. Pants should not have excessive rips.
• Bello t-shirts are required for all shows unless otherwise specified.
• You may personalize your Bello shirt to fit your individual style, but shirts should not be cropped.
• For our major shows, studio gear will not be required unless specifically requested.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain the professional, positive, and welcoming environment that makes Bello Studios so special!

Meet Our Coaching Team

Debbie Monroe – Main Vocal Coach, Piano and Ukulele Instructor, Owner of Bello Voice Studio

Dan Monroe – Main Vocal Coach, Guitar, Piano and Ukulele, Owner of Bello Voice Studio

Colton Rudloff – Senior Vocal Coach

Maegan Jones – Vocal Coach

RaeAnna Gott – Vocal Coach

Cassidy Cole – Vocal Coach

Nina Brown – Vocal Coach

Mia Sorgi – Vocal Coach

Beau Bernard – Guitar Instructor

Josh Casillas – Piano Instructor

Guest Coaches: Edward Wyner, Aidan Doran, Sydney Sterlace, and Ed Croft.