Meet Your Teachers


  • Voice, Piano, Guitar Teacher

    Elizabeth Salvati has been singing and relishing in music since she can remember. Born into a musical family, Elizabeth was exposed to all musical genres within the craft which has led to a deep appreciation for all forms of musical expression. Throughout her career, Mrs. Salvati has performed with a large myriad of choral ensembles, touring and competing in venues such as Carnegie Hall, St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Italy and many more.

    Elizabeth has taught the Vocal Arts for many years including serving as Head of Voice for Pacific Coast Conservatory, Vocal Coach at Christian Arts and Theater, Vocal Coach at Fountain Valley High School, and running her own music studio, Salvati Music, where she teaches Voice and Instruments to a variety of students, ranging from young children to adults and aspiring music professionals. Mrs. Salvati understands that all students have different learning styles and does not a take a one- size fits all approach.

    One of Elizabeth’s greatest passions is to teach her students to love music, in that, her students may find the solace, beauty, and wonderful peace that the world of music offers. She desires nothing more than to help her students to sing and play confidently, healthfully, and beautifully while creating a supportive artistic environment!


  • Vocal Coach

    Dominic Salvati is an American born Tenor, hailing from Southern California. He received his Bachelors in Music at California Baptist University in 2023, where he studied the roles of Tamino in Die Zauberflöte, Nemorino in L’Elisir d’Amore, and Roméo in Roméo et Juliette in fully orchestrated and staged productions. In his time at CBU Dominic studied private voice and developed his passion and skill for classical voice. Dominic was raised in an Italian American family where opera and classical music were familiar forms of entertainment and has explored the richness of his own heritage through his education and is passionate to learn more. Recently, Dominic has received multiple encouragement prizes and career grants this season, most notably from The 2023 Mildred Miller International Voice Competition, The 2024 Pasadena Vocal Competition, and Metropolitan Opera’s 2024 Laffont Competition as a district competitor.  This past winter Dominic participated in the 2023 Castleton Vocal Immersion Program where he worked with renowned vocalists Paul Groves and Michelle DeYoung. In the coming season, He looks forward to a variety of performances with organizations such as the Pacific Opera Project, New Opera West, Opera Buffs inc., as well as his professional debut of Don José in Bizet’s Carmen with Opera San Luis Obisbo.

    Dominic is a true example of a teacher from the stage. Dominic has experience teaching all ages and is currently a Professor of Voice at Vanguard University, Vocal Coach at Fountain Valley High School and has experience teaching private and group lessons at an elementary level. Dominic is best suited for aspiring music professionals who are interested in growing in Musical Theater and Classical Technique.