Meet the Team

Dileesa Archer, founder and creative director of Dileesa's Vocal Academy. She is Black woman with short curly hair, smiling, wearing a beige long sleeve shirt, sitting in a room with warm lighting.

Dileesa Archer

Founder & Artistic Director

Dileesa Archer is an award-winning vocalist, music educator, author, and vocal coach with more than two decades of teaching and performance experience. She has performed nationally and internationally, coached singers across a wide range of genres, and is the author of The Singer’s Bible.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Music with a concentration in voice from Kennesaw State University, a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of West Georgia, and doctoral study in Music Education at Liberty University.

Dileesa founded Dileesa’s Vocal Academy to create the kind of training environment she believes singers deserve: personal, rigorous, encouraging, and grounded in both excellent musicianship and Christian values.

Her approach combines healthy, evidence-informed vocal training with musicianship, artistic development, performance, and meaningful mentorship. Rather than simply teaching students songs, Dileesa helps singers understand their instruments, strengthen their technique, develop their individual artistry, and grow into confident, thoughtful musicians.

At the heart of her teaching is the belief that every voice is unique—and excellent training should develop that individuality rather than erase it.

Through intentionally small vocal cohorts and individualized coaching, Dileesa is able to know her singers, challenge them, and provide the focused instruction necessary for meaningful artistic growth.

Her vision for Dileesa’s Vocal Academy extends beyond voice lessons: to build a thriving Christian music education community where students can develop their gifts, pursue excellence, perform boldly, and discover the artists they were created to become.

Ashlee Tarro, executive assistant to Dileesa. She is a White woman with long brown hair and glasses, smiling, wearing a black long sleeve shirt, sitting in a room with warm lighting.

Ashlee Tarro

Executive Assistant

Ashlee Tarro helps turn the vision of Dileesa’s Vocal Academy into an exceptional experience for students and families.

Based in Washington State, Ashlee works closely with Dileesa to support the Academy’s communications, enrollment experience, website, community outreach, materials, and developing systems.

Ashlee’s educational background includes a bachelors degree in Spanish Language and Cultures and a masters degree in Teaching with a focus on secondary education. Now entering her seventh year as a public school educator, Ashlee brings both an educator’s perspective and, as a fellow singer, a genuine understanding of the confidence, connection, and personal growth that music can inspire.

Her thoughtful approach to communication and organization helps ensure that families feel informed, welcomed, and cared for from their first interaction with the Academy.

Together, Dileesa and Ashlee are building an Academy where artistic excellence and genuine care belong in the same room.