Lethbridge N. Music, Voice, Guitar, Trumpet, Acting New York, NY

I teach singers and musicians of every age group how to sing with greater ease. My focus is on getting students to achieve a better balance of registration and to empower them with a healthier process of singing. Lessons will include scales and exercises as well as time spent on styles of music that you enjoy singing. I approach lessons with great dedication and a sense of humor. I also teach music theory/history as well as beginning guitar and trumpet.

EDUCATION
Eastman School of Music - University of Rochester    Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Voice), December 2005
Performed with Eastman Opera Theatre and Eastman's Gamelan Lila Muni

CERTIFICATION
New York State Initial Certification, Music K-12, February 2007

SKILLS
Strong sight-singing skills
Basic piano and guitar, with skills in harmonization
Limited working proficiency in Spanish and German
Elementary proficiency in Italian and French
Experience in stage direction
Proficient at Word, Outlook, Sibelius, Finale, and Ableton Live

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
White Plains Public Schools     White Plains, NY
Music Teacher, Eastview Middle School    February 2007-Present
Taught General Music for grades 6-8, English language learners grades 1-5, and one self-contained classroom grades 6-8.  Taught Chorus for grades 6-8, including Advanced Chorus.  Assistant Director for middle school musical (grades 6-8), 2008.

Somers Central School District    Somers, NY
Music Teacher, Somers Intermediate School    September 2006-January 2007
Leave replacement.  Taught General Music and Chorus for grades 3-5.  Directed middle school musical (grades 6-8), 2006 and 2007.
Substitute Teacher    January 2006-June 2006
Substitute for grades K-12 in a variety of subject.

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE
St. Luke's Episcopal Church    Somers, NY
Tenor Section Leader    November 2006-Present
Section leader in small choir.  Responsible for all tenor solos in choral and oratorio repertory.

Lessons will be tailored to suit your interests and style of learning. All genres and styles of music are welcome.

Opera, Oratorio, Show Tunes, Rock.

Somers High School - General Curriculum - Sept. 1997-June 2001
Eastman School Of Music - Music Education - Voice - Sept. 2001-Jan 2005

Music, Voice, Guitar, Trumpet, Acting