Gem Acabal

Gem Stacy Acabal is a lifelong singer, pianist, and passionate advocate for arts

education. With 6 years of vocal coaching under her belt, she adores every step of

cultivating musicians in a classroom, group, and private setting. Ms. Gem teaches a

wide variety of vocal genres, including classical, pop, musical theatre, country, and jazz.

For pianists, she ensures students have a well-rounded piano foundation while having fun

along the way. Her favorite parts about teaching are learning more about her students,

witnessing them bloom, and watching the positive impact that music has on a student’s

life. Ms. Gem’s teaching philosophy follows a quote from Kevin Durant: "Hard work

beats talent when talent fails to work hard."

Ms. Gem is a graduate of California State University of Long Beach (CSULB), and

completed her B.M. in Voice Performance and B.M. in Choral Education.

Previously, Ms. Gem sang with the refined Chamber Choir at Bob Cole Conservatory of

Music (BCCM) and led as president of the American Choral Director’s Association

student chapter at CSULB. Additionally, she performed with the Opera Institute at

BCCM. Her captivating voice has been featured in the short film Monarch Beach and in

the Hulu Documentary Anthem. Ms. Gem has performed in Verona, Italy, with Opera

Viva and in Irvine, California, with Lyric Opera OC.

Currently, Ms. Gem is in a Masters program for Nursing at Westcliff University. Her

hobbies include both digital and traditional art, playing video games, reading, running,

cuddling her cats, and traveling. Some of her favorite soundtracks are from The Legend

of Zelda series, Studio Ghibli films, and Steven Universe.