Opera Voice Lessons in Jamestown. Amazing Teachers.

25 years of teaching voice has given me the joy of helping singers of all ages and abilities realize their full vocal potential. As a vocal technician, my approach to teaching is based on the principles of vocal science, as well as my own proven theories. My students not only increase their range, vocal strength and develop a better tone, many of them have gone on to perform in major theaters throughout the nation. Whether you are a musical theater, opera, rock, jazz or pop singer, my technique will help you trust your voice and free you to be creatively expressive.

Connect with your own voice. Learn how to access and use your voice for optimum performance. No matter your goal, whether for personal enjoyment, self-expression, performance, professional or amateur, I can assist you with your vocal goals for immediate results.
I teach breath control, music theory, sight-singing, bel canto, and vocal diction for Italian, French, Spanish, and English.
My background as a coloratura dramatic soprano, classical pianist, composer, general music educator, vocal health and wellness coach and my education equips me with knowledge for all skill levels, as well all singing/music styles.
I enjoy making music accessible and fun as well as challenging for all.
Let me show you the power of your voice, book a lesson today!

BIO: Christine is a Lebanese-American soprano who has performed opera, musical theater and jazz concerts, and recitals in the United States and the Middle East. A graduate of Florida State University, Christine performed many roles by old and contemporary composers including Handel, Monteverdi, and Lori Laitman. Christine recently completed the role of Dalinda in Eklund Opera’s Spring production of Handel’s Ariodante, and will be returning to play the role of Maria in their Fall 2018 production of West Side Story. Christine holds a Bachelor of Music from Florida State University, and is currently completing a Master of Music at the University of Colorado, Boulder with a teaching assistantship in private and class voice.

I have discovered my love for teaching voice when I started taking voice pedagogy classes at my undergraduate university. Every student brings a unique set of skills and needs to the table, and I believe the best method of teaching is a flexible one, that ...

Opera is an amazing art form; the human voice can be so focused that it can carry over an entire orchestra with no amplification. Whether you aspire to this art form or not, it is great to learn how to support and project your voice and to keep it healthy for a lifetime of singing enjoyment.
I recommend adults take from 45 minutes to 1 hour lessons weekly for skill building. The price of lessons DECREASES by 10% after each 5 lesson purchased for the first 15 lessons.

I've been teaching singing for 6 years and my students have gone on to improve their singing, and become more confident in their daily lives. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to apply aspects of a healthy singing technique to your favorite songs, and as time goes on you'll be able to sing more easily and efficiently. I specialize in all styles of singing. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

Opera is all about flexibility and support! Let me help you get the techniques and conditioning necessary to sustain through a long recitative or soar through an aria.