Dr. Meredith Cornwell

 Dr. Meredith Cornwell is an experienced voice teacher with 30+ years of experience working with singers in various vocal styles, including classical, music theatre, and contemporary worship.  She has vocal performance degrees from the University of South Carolina and Winthrop University and has taught singing to college students and high schoolers, as well as adults and children.  Dr. Cornwell opened her music studio in August 2022 and teaches at Covenant Presbyterian in Rock Hill as well as at her home in Fort Mill. In addition, she serves as an adjunct voice professor at Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC.  For 14 years, she directed the private voice program at Clover High School, where many of her students won national, regional, and state-level recognition through the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition.  Previously, she taught voice, diction, and opera workshop at Winthrop University in addition to maintaining a private studio. Her students have received scholarships to continue singing at regional universities such as Duke, Clemson, Furman, and USC.  Dr. Cornwell has performed lead roles in opera and music theatre throughout the state, as well as numerous classical recitals and oratorios. She received CCM (contemporary commercial music) teaching certification through Shenandoah University. Currently, she serves as Music Director at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill where she plays the piano, sings, and leads the choir. She loves helping students find freedom, joy, and confidence in their singing.  Dr. Cornwell lives in Fort Mill with her son Colin, who is a sophomore at York Technical College.