Valentine (Val) Lowry-Ortega

Voice, Guitar, Piano, and Ukulele Faculty

Val is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter who calls the Twin Cities their home. They are heavily involved in the local music scene, regularly performing music they've written at venues like First Avenue, The Cedar, and more.

They have been teaching music lessons for over two years, finding great joy especially in working with vocalists of all ages and experience levels. Val received their Bachelor of Arts in Acting through UW- Stevens Point, where they honed their vocal skills and learned to approach singing in a somatic way. Val's teaching style is student-centered, and they have a rich background working with students who belong to the neurodiverse and/or LGBTQ+ communities.

Val specializes in the following genres/styles: folk, country, rock (indie/alternative and contemporary), pop, musical theater, and jazz.