Aimee Geddes, Owner and Founder of Breakthrough Studios:
- Began teaching in 2003
- Has been an Accredited Voice Teacher through International Voice Teachers of Mix since 2011
- Has served as a Board Member of International Voice Teachers of Mix since 2012
- Attended Weber State University on a Performing Arts Scholarship
- Studied the art of Voice and Musical Theater from Jim Christian, Ken Plain, Evelyn Harris, Bruce Cohen, Larry Dooley, Reb Flemming and others at Weber State University
- Studied Vocal Technique privately with Laurie Vandegrift as well as George Dyer
- Studied Mix Vocal Technique with Master Instructor Dean Kaelin
- Began singing at the age of 10, started training her voice with various private instructors at age 12
- Served as Vocal Coach for Syracuse City Arts for the productions of: Into the Woods 2012, Annie 2013, Seussical 2014, The Little Mermaid 2016
- Nominated for Best Choreography by the Utah High School Musical Theater Awards for Guys and Dolls 2013 and The Drowsy Chaperone 2014
- Directed Alice in Wonderland Jr. 2014, Sleeping Beauty Kids 2016 and Pirates Past Noon 2018 for Sand Springs Elementary
- Directed her first production ever: Great Smokies at Kaysville Jr. High, 1999 while a student at the school after the Drama teacher unexpectedly quit. She became the student in charge of directing the play under the supervision of the substitute teacher.
Other fun facts about Aimee’s performing career:
- Got her start in a Show Choir as a child at age 11
- Starred as Anita in West Side Story in 2001
- Played Wendy in Peter Pan in 2001
- Played Alice in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers twice! 1999 RMT and 2000 HCT
- Was single cast in A Christmas Carol and did up to 4 shows per day at Hale Center Theatre 2003
- Won 3rd place in Show Layton Your Talent in 2012 for singing “I Cain’t Say No” from Oklahoma
- Starred in UDOT’s SNAP Walk N’ Roll safety program and originated the role of “Sally” 2009-10
- Played Maiden Harriet in Liken the Scriptures film “Esther and the King” 2006
- Performed as “Molly” in the Days of 98 show in Skagway Alaska 2003
- Played Velma in West Side Story at Hale Center Theater in 2003
- Starred as the “Hertz Girl” in the Hertz Car Sales Commercials 2008
- Worked as a spokesmodel for Bluehost tutorial videos 2012-13
- Played the “Star to Be” in Annie 2013
- Played Kathy in Carole King’s “Really Rosie” at Weber State University
- Choreographed for Fremont High School Musical Theater for 7 years
- Won 2nd place in “The Star of the West” singing competition when 9 months pregnant!
- Modled for Destination Homes 2013
- Won the adult Division of “So you Think You’ve Got Talent” at Hopebox Theater in 2019
A FEW of the Exciting Accomplishments of Aimee’s Students:
- Kinsley Sorensen-Eponine in Les Miserables at Hopebox Academy
- Addilyn MacDonald-Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd at Farmington High School
- Beckham Westenskow-Ryan Evans in High School Musical Jr. at Legacy Jr. High
- Andrea Sorensen-Ilona Ritter in She Loves me at Hopebox Theater
- Cassie Beames-Ariel in Little Mermaid at Syracuse Jr. High School
- Brynleigh Kinne-Co-wrote and sang “When the Time is Right ” on the 2016 For Strength of Youth LDS album
- Elise Willmore-Ti Moune in Once on this Island at Syracuse Jr. High
- London Krey-Ariel in Little Mermaid at Syracuse Arts Academy
- Maddison Gardner-Amneris in Aida at Clearfield High School
- Zac Love-Member of Beyond 5, an international touring Boy Band
- Maddie Yngsdal-Sarah Brown in Guys and Dolls at Fremont High School
- McKenna Stewart-Nala in Lion King Jr. at Syracuse Jr. High School
- Abby Fielding-Ursula in the Little Mermaid, Trunchbull in Matilda, Fantine in Les Miserables at Jaks Theater Company
- Ashley Sheets– Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls-Nominated for Best Actress by UHSMTA
- Megan Maw-Mrs. Tottendale in Drowsy Chaperone at Fremont High School
- Braken Gossett-Robert Martin in Drowsy Chaperone at Fremont High School
- Heather Everett-Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast at Syracuse High School
- Logan Stats-Won Kaysville Idol twice!
- Austin Payne-Jean Val Jean in Les Miserables at Jaks Theater Company
- Sarah Crago-Dragon in Shrek at North Davis Prep Academy
- And many, many more…
The studio can be reached by phone or email: 801-336-7541 aimeegeddes@gmail.com