Studio Philosophy

Interlude empowers students with a holistic, connected understanding of music-making that will serve them in every part of life.

Interlude ascribes to a person-first philosophy of teaching. We treat each student as an individual first, putting their needs and goals at the forefront of their education.

Interlude strives to provide students with ample opportunities to connect their developing skills to relevant real-world applications.

Interlude believes that every person can learn to make music well, regardless of their age, abilities, current skill-level, or circumstances.

Your Teachers

Devereux Geiger

Piano, Voice, Music Theory, Composition/Songwriting

Devereux Geiger founded Interlude Music with his wife Ella McGaunn Geiger in 2020. He is an all-around music professional, with experience in musical services across the industry. His passion for education resulted in a Bachelors in Music Education from Gordon College, and years of fruitful teaching since.

He has worked as a pianist, music director and educator for Boston-area organizations such as ImprovBoston and Boston Ballet School. He is an experienced church music director and worship leader. Additionally, Devereux is an accomplished music director for children’s musicals, serving in this position at many educational institutions.

Devereux works with pianists of all ages and abilities. His training and experience has given him a particular knack for teaching music literacy/theory, composition/songwriting, and cross-genre studies.

Devereux teaches singers of all ages, and specializes in teaching young singers the foundations of musicality and technique. He is an experienced music director and vocal coach for musical theater, giving actor-singers the tools they need to bring a story to life on stage.

He and Ella have lived in Maynard, MA since getting married in early 2020, and they cannot wait to start connecting with more and more people in this area of Greater Boston.

Ella McGaunn Geiger

Voice, Acting, Audition Prep

Ella is passionate about helping clients find their voice. Her approach to teaching combines voice science, acting/storytelling methods, problem solving skills, and confidence-building for greater independence as a singer. Ella double majored in Music and Linguistics and minored in Speech Language Pathology at Gordon College where she was the first to graduate with Departmental Honors in Music. She was awarded this honor for her research into comparative contemporary and classical singing pedagogy culminating in a lecture recital and thesis. She is currently pursuing continuing education in contemporary singing and voice science.

Ella is a passionate educator who is continually researching, investigating and using her improvisational skills to help students meet their goals. Additionally, she believes that functional training is necessary for students to flourish. With a primary focus on vocal health, Ella's teaching is flexible for any type of singing. Her favorite styles to sing herself are classical, musical theater and jazz. Her training in Linguistics allows her to coach diction in many languages (with greatest ease in Spanish, Latin, Italian, German and French). Her background in acting and love of analyzing poetry informs her ability to help students sing, present and act honestly and from the heart.

Ella's studio is open to all ages and experience levels. She welcomes students with specific learning needs and styles. Whether you are looking for someone to coach you for an upcoming performance, help with vocal fatigue and difficulty or simply to help you carry a tune you can find your place in her studio family.