Music has always been a large part of my life. I began piano lessons at age 5 and sang with my church and school choirs growing up. I always enjoyed participating in school musicals, band concerts, and theatre. I began private voice study at age 16, and started my own student-run musical theatre company the same year. I strive to motivate my students to be unique musicians with the confidence to pursue their artistic passions!

Professional Background:
Kaila F. is a versatile musician who enjoys performing classical, jazz, and musical theatre repertoire. She regularly performs with the Boston Symphony Orchestra as a member of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus under the direction of John Oliver, and has appeared in performance at Carnegie Hall with James Taylor, Sting, and Steve Martin. She has recently appeared in productions by New England Cabaret Theatre, Boston Metro Opera, Boston Opera Collaborative, MIT’s Gilbert & Sullivan Players (Boston), Theatre de la Jeune Lune (Mpls),...

Education ---
Lori holds a master's degree in Opera Performance from Longy School of Music. She is a graduate of the University of Maine where she earned her bachelor's degree in music education with a concentration in voice. Her teachers have included Nancy Ogle, Donna Roll, Mary Saunders-Barton (musical theatre) and currently Robert Honeysucker (classical) and Kevin Wilson (musical theatre).

Teaching Bio --
Lori has taught in just about every field of music including: general music, theory and composition, band, chorus, guitar, world drumming, piano and dramatic arts for grades K-12. She has also taught several music and movement classes as well as early exposure to music classes with pre-school - kindergarten students. In 2007 she was chosen to teach the children’s vocal portion of The Key West Symphony Orchestra’s summer children’s program: Sol-Fest.

She currently teaches voice for The Metropolitan Opera Guild in their Urban Voices program as well as for The...

If you are a seasoned performer, I will guide you in developing agility, musicality, range, dynamics, and phrase shape. If you are a first-time vocal student, I will provide an engaging, supportive environment to find your voice.

My instruction is based on professionalism, experience and range from more than 25 years of singing and 10 years of teaching. I have advanced education in vocal performance and am an AmSAT certified teacher of the Alexander Technique, which allow me to integrate the intellectual and physical aspects of singing. I use my energy, attentiveness and creativity to tailor lessons towards each student's unique needs.
I base my vocal technique on the Italianate tradition of operatic "bel canto," but also incorporate broad experience in musical theater, jazz, and early to contemporary classical music.

* Breath control

* Healthy vocal production "bel canto"

* Fach transition

* 20th Century music...

I love to sing, and I love to teach. Private lessons are a great place for both. Whether you're already passionate about music, or just dipping your feet in the water, I can personalize lessons to meet your needs. For me, seeing a student grow as a musician is a reward in itself. But the biggest rewards should be yours: a stronger voice, a deeper understanding of music, a whole body involved in making music, an enjoyable effort, and a growing independence to know how to handle musical and technical difficulties on your own.

My background:
I am an experienced tenor vocalist, with over 10 years of private vocal study, a BA in music from Williams College, and further study in vocal pedagogy with a Longy professor. I sing currently with the Cantata Singers, the Choir of Men and Boys at All-Saints Ashmont, and Nightsong, and I'm working on starting a new jazz vocal group. I have taught voice on faculty at Camp Encore/Coda, music composition with Classroom Cantatas, a variety...

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I believe that people of all ages and personality can enjoy the wonders of music. I have been around music my entire life and enjoy everything from Classical to Hard Rock. This comes in handy because I know you learn better when you connect with the music.
I have worked with students of all ages and backgrounds from beginners to young artist recording their first album.

My Education:

-I studied piano for 11 years and voice for 5 with local teachers before going on to college. In college I received my music degree with a focus in vocal performance, and received an award for my work. I also participated and provided useful input to the fledgling B.F.A program at Randolph-Macon Woman's College and worked...

i've been studying voice and theatre since I was about 14 years ago. Broadway has always been my first love and when I was young I wanted to be a Broadway star. As I grew up and my voice started to mature I found a love for Opera but it doesn't really matter what I'm doing as long as I'm singing and performing! Because of my lengthy experience in Musical Theatre, Opera, Jazz and the Classical Voice I find these experiences to help my students grow in several different areas.

With a nationally known reputation as a Pop Music Producer, Voice Teacher, Voice Therapist and Vocal Rehabilitation Specialist and 30 years of Teaching Experience, Jimi Z. will connect with you or your child's needs at their very first lesson. Whether you or your child is taking lessons for fun or perhaps a career, Jimi Z. has what it takes to give his students the optimum plan and environment to work with each student's schedule. His experience has allowed to him guide his students locally and nationally. He has prepared and developed his students for college preparation and has helped them get into the colleges of their choice with substantial scholarships. He has also developed and prepared them for major auditions in Boston, New York and Los Angeles including some students who placed high in American Idol as high as Top 24 Nationally. Jimi will create a customized plan for you or for your child that is reasonable and fun.

Jimi Z. was born in New York City and grew up in...

Sharon knew at a very young age that the arts were her life and doesn't remember a time when she wasn't singing, dancing and acting. She began her professional career at the age of seven years old and has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and numerous New York nightclubs. Her love of music extended to playing the piano and she is a versatile musician with a strong foundation in the classical method that really rocks!!
Sharon grew up in Brooklyn, NY and has trained with some of New York City's premier voice, acting and music teachers. She just recently moved to the Boston area.
Sharon majored in Theater at Adelphi University and Brooklyn College. She graduated cum laude with honors in theater.
As an educator, Sharon has taught in the NYC and State Public Schools - she is a certified Theater teacher and has worked with hundreds of students. As a Drama Teacher, she created original theater curriculum and coached students for auditions at the City's distinguished...

Hi! I want to help you! I have a masters degree in music and have sung on stages throughout Europe and the United States. I love music from Opera to Elvis I've been singing and teaching for the better part of a decade. Having come from an extensive classically trained background I know what it takes to get the most out of your voice and to get the most out of your body. Whether you want to learn how to breathe and sing better for your church choir or you're training to be on stage, I can help you.

Johanna S. is a classically trained coloratura soprano, and has studied and performed all over the world. Johanna holds a Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and a Graduate Diploma, Opera Performance from the Queensland Conservatorium in Brisbane, Australia. While at Cleveland, Johanna performed the roles of Despina (Cosi fan tutti) and Flora (La Traviata) for the CIM Opera Scenes, and appeared with the CIM Opera Chorus for 4 years. She performed the role of Tytania in a Britten's Midsummer Nights Dream for the Queensland Conservatorium, and has toured Italy as a vocal and operatic soloist. Other engagements include the roles of Phaedra (L'Egisto) and American Tourist for the Opera Theatre and Music Festival in Lucca, Italy.

Johanna has sung in master classes for renowned artists and coaches all over the world, including Lisa Gasteen, Giovanni Reggioli, and Sherri Greenawald. Johanna has performed in numerous summer programs throughout...