Top Singing & Voice Lessons in Marion, AR

In today’s world singers need to know how to perform many styles of music. Many opera singers also sing Broadway and jazz, and all Broadway singers need to sing traditional, jazz, swing, pop, and maybe rock and folk styles. To do this, you need strong physical skills to sing belt, mixed and legit voice. You need strong high, middle and low notes and the ability to sing loud and soft and to modulate from bright to mellow. You need to know your instrument inside and out - how it functions and how to make it work safely, reliably and with good results.

I am unique because of my combined musical and medical backgrounds. In addition to my graduate and undergraduate musical training and extensive musical experience, I was a surgeon and taught anatomy and physiology. Part of my medical training included studying the mechanics of how the body works and its application.
In addition to the traditional methods such as imagery and mimicry that all singing teachers use, I will help

I'm an actively performing opera singer who graduated with a Masters in Vocal Performance from The Juilliard School and received his Bachelors in Voice from The University of Kentucky. Currently I am a Young Artist with the Washington National Opera Company at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. performing roles and concerts in their season!

I have been surrounded by incredible teachers who instilled a passion for teaching in me and I am so eager to share all I have learned, and am still learning, with you!

I focus on the basics of healthy singing and strive to maximize the beauty, control and longevity of the voice no matter what the style. And as an active performer I have a lot to offer along the lines of expression, style and even language.

I can't wait to meet you, learn your goals and watch your progress as we explore what the wonderful world of singing has in store for you!

Hi! I'm glad you've found my teaching profile! I'm excited to get to know you. I have been teaching for 25 years, have 2+ advanced degrees in vocal performance, and worked as a professional chorister and soloist for 16 years with the BEST ensembles in Los Angeles. I've sung with the best and that means I know how to help you go from where you are to where you want to be IN NO TIME! Come on in! Let's get started...

When studying with me students will develop the musicianship skills needed to be a well-rounded, real world musician. You will learn music that interests you, as well as, be exposed to genres and music styles you might not be privy to. Your vocal health is of utmost importance to me and we will focus on developing a resonate tone, free of unnecessary tension; In addition to, strengthening your diaphragmatic breathing techniques and aligning your body position. All while developing your sight-reading, music theory, and acting/performance skills and working together to overcome any obstacles you may face in the process.

All levels of voice are taught, geared to whatever is your musical specialty but using a technique stemming from classical voice.

I have been teaching this subject for over 10 years. I have a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree in Vocal Performance and a minor in Vocal Pedagogy. My students can expect vocal technique through warmups, appropriate repertoire selection, language guidance, and an integration of singing and acting (performance skill) appropriate for auditions. We will work on consistency of resonance, intonation, breath, and interpretation.