San Francisco, CA Opera Voice Lessons

Not only have I been teaching voice for 10 years, but I carry a wealth of performance experience from stages in the United States and Europe. My lessons include anatomical discussions of healthy vocal production, French, German, and Italian diction, acting, and even combating stage fright.

am a classically-trained opera singer. I have a Bachelors and Masters in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy (teaching), and have sung professionally in the U.S. and Europe. I have sung Opera, Operetta, Musical Theater and Concerts, as well as choral and cantorial singing. I have been teaching voice since 1980, and have worked with all ages of singers, singing all kinds of music. Breathing is the most important element for every type of singing, to support the voice and produce the best sound. For each student, I strive to help them breathe better, so they can sing at their best and enjoy their singing more. I speak and read 5 languages, which helps me teach my students correct pronunciation of their song texts.

As a professional opera singer, I want to help you find that operatic sound from deep inside! Let it go!!!

I work best with singers of any age just starting out, or those, such as older adults, who have had some training before and are looking to get back into practice.

All lessons are tailored to the needs of each individual student. I work on a very technical basis but at the end of the day, singing should be fun. Work we do will help you expand your vocal range and your technical chops.

As a professional opera singer with international career I have performed with opera companies and in opera houses all over a world, gained a lot of singing and acting experience and successfully share my experience with my students.
I enjoy helping beginners to make first steps in singing, but also work with emerging professionals who need little correction, professional advise and an honest opinion to rely on.

Singing has been my passion since the age of 4. The voice is very special - it empowers us to live the lives we desire, communicate with others, and express ourselves. It is my mission to help others discover and develop their voices, thereby freeing them to use it as they choose.

Beyond the functional voice, I teach performance skills, musicianship, music reading, foreign language diction, phonetics, and so much more! I have a Bachelors in Music Education, a Masters in Performance, and a performance resume ranging from jazz to opera.

I love working with singers of all ages and experience levels. I know how to engage with children and adults alike for a productive, enriching musical experience, so whether you are a sings-all-the-time 2nd grader, a recreational karaoke buff, a devoted choral singer, or an operatic baritone, you have a place in my studio.

I am a classically trained singer who has branched out into musical theater, pop, and vocal improvisation. My work as a vocalist has been central to both my Bachelors and Masters degrees in music. I take a serious pedagogical approach, tailoring exercises and repertoire to the individual student. I believe that healthy singing, beginning with the student's awareness of their own vocal anatomy, builds confidence and ability.

Everyone can learn to sing. With roots in gospel music and a background in classical/opera as well you will have a broad spectrum of training and singing styles to gleen from. We will find your voice and strengthen it! You will learn to own your voice and to hown your craft. Let’s sing together!