Singing with Shane O.

Shane O. is an actor, singer, and teacher based in Northeast Ohio. Shane recently returned to Ohio after spending four years training and performing in New York City. He holds a Masters of Music in Vocal Performance with a specialization in Music Theatre from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre from Ashland University. At NYU, Shane was seen in Sweeney Todd (Sweeney Todd), Baby (Nick), and The Light in the Piazza (Giuseppe), and was presented the NYU Graduate Award in Outstanding Achievement. Shane's favorite regional credits include The Light in the Piazza (Fabrizio Nacarelli), Legally Blonde (Emmett Forrest), The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Chip Tolentino), and I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change (Man 2). He was also seen in the World Orchestral Premier of Songs for a New World (Man 2), and originated the role of Jinx Jamieson in the New York City workshop of the new musical Babes at Sea. * Lesson Details * Through private lessons, Shane will help you to use your vocal instrument in the most efficient means possible. Together, you will work on such skills as managing breath flow, placement, resonance, and more. There will also be an equal focus placed on understanding and conveying the text of a piece. The most interesting and successful performances are created with the successful union of vocal technique and emotional commitment. Shane is also available for straight monologue coaching as well as college audition preparation. Capability to record lessons, video audition submissions, and audio recordings. *Note* Shane is professionally trained in Vocal Performance and Musical Theatre Performance. However, it should be noted that he is not an accompanist. While you will work extensively on vocal technique, lessons will not be taught with live full scale piano accompaniment unless otherwise arranged.