Private Voice and Piano Lessons

Rebecca Yakos is a soprano who is originally from Forest Grove, Oregon but is now residing in San Mateo, California. She has sung all over the world with the likes of Josh Groban, Pink Martini, and even for His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Rebecca especially finds her passion through new opera works, musical theater, and especially her teaching studio.

She has sung with the Pacific Youth choir for 12 years and then with the Portland State Chamber choir. Under these organizations she was able to sing with Matthew Oltman from Chanticleer and be a featured soloist for two professional albums under NAXOS highlighting the music of Eriks Eshenvalds.

Rebecca Yakos graduated with a BM in Vocal performance at Portland State University and graduated at The Peabody Institute with her Masters also in Vocal Performance. She had been in six operas during her time with the Portland State Opera program. While at Peabody she was a part of 3 operas, multiple scenes, and a musical theater showcase in her two year time there. Rebecca has also sung roles such as Mademoiselle Silberklang in Der Schauspieldirektor and Mabel in Pirates of Penzance.

Her career thus far has taken her to Indonesia, Argentina, Italy, and Austria. Traveling and experiencing culture through music is Rebecca’s passion and her goal is to connect youth through music and promote new compositions and artists.