About Mitchell ‍

About Mitchell ‍

Born and raised in Western New York, Mitchell has always had a deep appreciation for the performing arts and vibrant community spaces. Now based in New York City, he celebrates the very theater scene that inspired his career.

Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Music in Theory and History from the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam, where he studied piano, voice, conducting, and organ. He was awarded for his work in collaborative piano, chamber music, sight reading, and musicianship. His broad academic experience is complemented by proficiencies in industry-standard music technology platforms including Finale, Dorico, Sibelius, Logic Pro X, Qlab, and Mainstage.

Mitchell’s career has spanned across the country, working at universities, summer stocks, and theater camps. He spent many years at Southern Utah University as their Music Director where he worked on dozens of productions, notably Into the Woods, Legally Blonde, Falsettos, A Year With Frog and Toad, and Mother Courage and Her Children. He was a member of SUU’s vocal coaching staff, alongside his work as a ballet pianist, an incidental composer for straight plays such as The Tempest, and even a recording artist during the beginning of the pandemic. In the two years working at the university overlapped with the pandemic, he recorded over 600 songs for the student body to continue their daily musical progress.

Now in NYC, Mitchell mixes all his passions and skills. He works as a recording artist, vocal coach, music director, pianist, and conductor at every level from beginner to Broadway. His ability to work at all levels is a boon to the creation process, as he gives performers at every age the best experiences they can access to further their own artistry and humanity. 

  • "Mitchell is a dynamic vocal coach who blends technique, style, and heart into every lesson. Working with him feels like having both a voice teacher and acting coach in one, guiding not just the notes but the story behind them."

    —Chelsea Kuwahara, actor

  • "Mitchell is the best Music Director I could have asked for. He’s a wonderful collaborator and an incredible musician. He’s the first name on my list for any new projects!"

    —Annie Hunt, director, actor, and producer

  • "Mitchell is the type of knowledgeable and caring music director you hope to have in the rehearsal room. His quick problem solving and creativity makes those around him feel supported and confident to take on challenges."

    —Maryanne Boaz, director and producer

  • "Mitchell Brownell is the most musically gifted person I have ever met. His expertise, along with his cheerful comforting mood make learning music with him feel like a breeze. It doesn’t matter where you are on your musical journey, Mitchell will always be there to keep pushing you forward. In one short school year, he helped me expand my range beyond what I could have ever imagined my voice was capable of. All around, Mitchell is exceedingly qualified, a pleasure to work with, and has an infectious love of music."

    —Malcolm Cunnison, voice student

  • "My 11 year old daughter took one lesson, and is signed up for at least two, maybe three more. Wow. He had her riffing, belting, mixing, learning new rep! Mitchell really knows his stuff and can support you with the piano while you sing as well! I highly recommend it!!"

    —Tyson Kaup,Walla Walla Summer Theater Executive Artistic Director

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