Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks German
Teaching since 2001
Master's of Music - Vocal Music Performance
About Greg F.
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I am a professional opera singer, and while that's my "job title," don't let it fool you. I have also spent a number of years touring with jazz, blues, and rock and roll bands as a pianist and guitarist, so my style comes from everywhere. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance with a minor in Piano Performance from Hope College in Holland, MI, and my Master's in Vocal Performance comes from The Ohio State University. I am a professionally managed singer, and have worked on a number of international operatic stages as a baritone. I have been on faculty at NYU-Tisch School of the Arts, and the New School for the Performing Arts in New York City, as well as Hope College and Illinois Wesleyan University. I have also worked in Musical Theater as a music director/conductor as well as a performer.
*** Lesson Details ***
I expect from my students what I expect from myself. If they do not improve every lesson, then I am not doing my job. Music is the great joy of my life, and with that in mind, I take it pretty seriously. However, I also understand that younger students may not have the same goals, and I always take that into account when dealing with high school age and younger. Most of all, making music should be fun, and bring joy to the ones making it, and I try to make this point every time someone opens their mouth to sing or puts their fingers to an instrument. My curriculum is different for every student, depending on their needs, level of ability, etc. but all can expect to learn the same fundamentals of technique for their respective instrument.
*** Studio Equipment ***
I have a piano in my home studio for Voice Lessons
*** Travel Equipment ***
I expect the students to provide a piano or keyboard for piano and voice lessons.
*** Specialties ***
I am a professional opera singer, and an accomplished jazz/musical theater singer and teacher. I teach classical and jazz piano styles, and all genres of guitar.
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
7 AM-10 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$70
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5 Reviews
Vinita
Student's home
When I started working with Greg, I was shy, I didn't open my mouth and sat on the other side of the room. I am now a singer with potential, and my musical goals have changed. Greg helped me achieve more than I had ever hoped for, but he also gave me confidence. I understand music differently than I had before I met Greg, and while learning to sing and begin to play Piano, I learned how to be a respectful artist, and how much work anyone who puts themselves out there does. Greg doesn't lie he is realistic, but as long as you don't give up, Greg won't.
Posted Jun 23, 2017
Eduardo Sneed
Student's home
Greg is a great instructor. He sets realistic goal, and is a real direct and easy going when it comes to direction. I'm reeally excited for our lessons and feel empowered and enriched with every meeting.
Posted Apr 29, 2016
KaraA
Perfect Beginning Instructor
Greg does a fantastic job teaching our 7yr old piano. He is patient, kind, and upbeat. We also love it when he sings during the lesson! We're very lucky to have found him.
Posted Jun 14, 2011
Experience
Freelance Professional Musician
Jun, 2005 - PresentInterArts Management
I have worked as a professional singer, pianist, conductor and bandleader in many different genres, including opera, musical theater, conducting, jazz, "Big Band" and blues, among others
Education
Bachelor's of Music Performance
Sep, 1996 - Apr, 2001Hope College
Master's of Music - Vocal Music Performance
Sep, 2001 - May, 2004The Ohio State University
Awards
Graduate Teaching Associate of the Year
May, 2003College of the Arts - The Ohio State University
Study Grant
Oct, 2014Wagner Society of Washington DC
Languages
German
Professional Proficiency
Greg's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
7 AM-10 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
45 minutes
$55
60 minutes
$70
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