Newport, Tennessee born Luke G., is quickly earning a name for himself around the country as an up-and-coming leading tenor. Luke’s training includes a B.A. in Music from Emory and Henry College, and a M.M. in Voice from The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He has been a part of some of the most prestigious opera training programs in the country, including Glimmerglass Opera, Chautauqua Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera, Sarasota Opera, and Opera North. Luke is the recipient of an encouragement award from The Mario Lanza Scholarship Competition, as well as an encouragement from the West Tennessee Metropolitan National Council Auditions, and recieved an award from the Orpheus International Vocal Competition 
In 2006 Luke recorded his first professional recording, of Thomas Pasatieri’s opera Signor Deluso, with The Opera Company of Brooklyn on Albany Records, singing the tenor lead of Léon. Of his performance in the recording Opera News said, “…Luke J....

I have been making music my entire life. I began studying the violin at age 5 and the piano at age 6, and then when I was 8 started singing in school and church choirs. I received a music scholarship to high school which kept me busy accompanying people and participating in various instrumental and vocal groups. I began taking voice lessons as a freshman at New York University, and I'm now in year 8 of my vocal studies.

After graduating from school, I sang in several operas with the Amato Opera company in New York, and staged a recital here in Philadelphia at the First Unitarian Church. I have been a professional member of the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh and the Philadelphia Singers, and a volunteer member of Singing City.

I have maintained a small private studio since 2008, and have given vocal workshops at a handful of artists' retreats.

If you are a parent, you'll be happy to know that I also have lots of personal and professional experience with children,...

With a voice that has been described as “exquisite,” “sublime,” and “pure beauty,” soprano Veronica has performed with opera companies and orchestras across the country while keeping firm roots in her hometown of Philadelphia. She has performed with small choruses and full orchestras, in intimate outdoor venues and major opera houses. She is an Artist in Residence at Temple University and has sung as a core member of many local choral ensembles, but frequently travels outside of the area to perform.

Recently returned from Shenandoah Bach Festival’s Mozart C minor mass, and her first Countess with the Shenandoah Bach Festival’s concert version Le nozze di Figaro. 2010-2011 season also took Veronica on tour for the Northeast Louisiana / Union Parish Arts Council’s Amazing Grace (featuring music of various religions, time periods and styles).

In 2008-2009 Veronica sang the role of the High Priestess for Opera Birmingham’s Aida, and added several new roles...

Soprano Jessica L. “is a complete package, including a terrific smile and stage presence to go along with her pleasing voice” according to The Baltimore Examiner. She was excited to return to the Caramoor Festival this summer where she will opened the season as the Soprano Soloist in Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Dream under the baton of Riccardo Abbado and cover the role of Giulietta in I Capuleti e i Montecchi. She returned to the Maryland Choral Arts Society as soloist for their 2012 performance of Vaughan-Williams’ “Dona Nobis Pacem” after singing the Brahms Requiem with them in 2010.

In the spring of 2011 she reprised her role as Die Königin in Die Zauberflöte with Ohio University as a visiting artist. In 2010 she also had the delight of performing Adina in L’elisir d’amore four times in one year in Philadelphia, D.C. and Baltimore. 2010 also saw her role debuts as First Lady and Papagena in Magic Flute, and Spirit in Dido and Aeneus with Center...

Originally a San Diego native. I moved to New York when I was 18 to attend the Manhattan School of Music. I had the wonderful opportunity of being able to perform, and audition all around the city. My last year of school I sang as resident young artist with the DiCapo Opera. After graduating with my Bachelor of Music from MSM in 2010, I moved to Philadelphia to attend the prestigious Academy of Vocal Arts, where I performed in many of their shows and concerts. After settling nicely into Philadelphia, I am now working and performing as a musician in the Philadelphia Area.
I love all types of music from opera to rock to folk, but my specialty is definitely opera and classical voice.
I've had the privilege of being able to perform, and travel all across Europe, and the United States. I've also been very lucky to win awards from many competitions, such as the Metropolitan Opera, Palm Beach Opera, Birmingham Opera.

As a teacher it is my job to impart all that I know to my...

Hey!! My name is John and I am a working operatic baritone. I recently finished my master's degree at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and am now making my living by singing and teaching. I attended Temple University for my undergraduate studies.

I have performed roles with Temple University, the Cincinnati Conservatory, Lake George Opera, Chautauqua Opera, the Chautauqua Institute of Voice and with CCM Spoleto in Spoleto, Italy. My roles include Dandini (La Cenerentola), Forrester (Cunning Little Vixen), Schaunard (La Boheme), Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro), Masetto (Don Giovanni), Ben (The Telephone) and many more. I, also, have performed as a concert and oratorio soloist around the Philadelphia area.

Although I am mainly an operatic singer, I work with students from all genres including musical theater, classical, rock and pop.

I am a soprano and teacher from the Philadelphia area. I appeared most recently at Tri-Cities Opera in Binghamton, NY, Other notable opera performances include Center City Opera Theater and Temple University, where I graduated with a degree in vocal performance. I graduated with my Master's degree in Opera from Binghamton University, where she also taught voice and musicianship lessons. I also have a life-long love of musical theater, rock and pop music and enjoy teaching and performing music of all genres.

After having all my evenings full for almost 6 months, I have some students moving away and some whose workload is changing and I have some open times, for once! In the past I have had to turn families away, and it's nice to have room for everyone right now.

**Chosen as Teacher of the Week February 27th, 2012! Profiled on Takelessons.com Facebook page. I was really humbled to be nominated out of all of the TakeLessons teachers in the nation.**

I really, really love teaching. Since October 2011, I've been working through TakeLessons, and have broadened my teaching skills through the wider variety of students I've encountered: adults and children, gospel singers, singers under contract with managers, yoga teachers, clergy, young men with changing voices. It's been great to meet the TakeLessons students because I've learned so much from them, too. I have also taught at university summer programs for high school students across the Midwest, focusing on music theatre, jazz...

Welcome to TakeLesson, students. I am Khyle W. and I'm glad you've agreed to look over my profile. I hold the Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Lincoln University (PA) with an emphasis in choral music. As a young, studying baritone, I am capable of teaching singing lessons for any repertoire. I also specialize in music theory, piano, and choral music. My teaching experience has allowed me to teach, conduct, accompany, and mentor students of the Girard Academic Music Program. My vocal performance opportunities includes leading roles of Gaudenzio in Il Signor Bruschino (Rossini) and Ned in Treemonisha (Joplin) sponsored by the Lincoln Univ. Opera Workshop. I also have a number of public voice recitals under my belt. My intention as your teacher is to help take away the mystery and frustration of learning music, to have great deal of fun discovering your potential, and making performance as comfortable as possible for you. I am fun-loving, easy to talk with, and serious...

I am a graduate of The University of The arts with a BA in music performance. The University of The Arts has allowed me to gain a reputable amount of performance and educational work. In my training at the University was able to concentrate on many styles of performance such as classical technique as well as Broadway and jazz. With that in mind, it is also important to stay current on today’s music as well. Music has allowed me to travel the world with various groups and perform with musicals greats like the Philly Pops, bassist Gerald Veasly and the great Bernard “Pretty “ Purdie.
I have taught voice and piano for high school students entering college for music. My experience in teaching is not only with high school students but spans all ages. After completing college I continued my training with Mrs. Jackie’s Piano Fun Class for ages 4-6. This gave me confidence to complete training for The Music Class and various other infant and toddlers music programs....

Sandra began her training at the Settlement Music School in Philadelphia. She is a two time recipient of the Mario Lanza Award, and holds a B.M. degree in opera from the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts. She studied acting at both the Wilma and Walnut Theaters in Philadelphia. In New York, she studied Shakespeare at the HB Studios, and received on-camera training at the Weisst- Barron Commercial School. Sandra is a member of Actor's Equity.

Sandra was engaged for seven years at Theater des Westens in Berlin, Germany, where she performed extensively in Musicals and Operetta. She also toured throughout Germany with the ensemble "Operetten Express". In the U.S., Sandra has toured nationally with "Man of La Mancha" and "Carousel", and has performed leading roles in many regional theaters. She also performed in the Off-Broadway Musical "Mamaleh". Sandra has performed in over fifty productions of Musicals, Operetta, and Opera. Some of her favorite roles include: Aldonza...

My background is as a classically trained singer and voice teacher. I have studied with numerous leading voice teachers and singers in the United States. I have a Bachelors and Masters degree from Florida State University in Voice Performance and am in the process of receiving my Doctorate in Musical Arts in Vocal Pedagogy from The University of Miami. My education has provided me a great understanding of how the voice functions correctly and how to relate this to any level of student, from completely inexperienced singers to advanced singers. My teaching style focuses on making sure that the different parts of the voice are working correctly then focusing on the coordination of the entire system working together. Whether you are preparing for an important singing engagement or just trying to improve your skills, I would love to help you achieve your goals.