Top Singing & Voice Lessons in Shelton, CT

Hello! Glad to be back in the neighborhood! I am a professional vocalist, pianist, songwriter, actress, director and teacher. I have a lifetime of experience in the performing arts (I started performing at 6 years of age) and many years teaching music and theater arts! What are you looking for? If one of the answers to this question is a teacher who truly understands how to communicate in an understanding and fun way...then let my years of experience help you to achieve your goals. I have taught many students of all ages and levels in private, public, and workshop environments. I am pleased to announce that one of my recent students just recorded a nationally released song. I am a versatile teacher and specialize in rock, pop, jazz and Broadway. I can prepare you for amateur and/or professional venues and help you in performance, song selection and audition skills. My students learn how to better use their voice through organic vocalizing (such as deep breathing and ...

All levels welcome
All styles taught
Show me what you want to do and I will get you there.

Here we will focus on exactly what music you love! Have a favorite artist? Favorite musical genre? Bring in your ideas and we will work together so you can perform as you've always wanted to.

Technique is the key to unlocking your success as a singer. Whether you're a pop star, rocker, rapper, belter, or screamer, a solid foundation and support system will increase your performance potential to their peaks. If you choose to work with me, I will help you achieve your goals by designing a lesson plan and strategy for you. I will teach you what you want to know and use your musical tastes to do it.

I will be instructing you on the basics of proper playing techniques, music theory, and musicianship. You will learn to read notated music and also play by ear which will make you a well rounded player.

I love what I do! Teaching philosophy: everyone is born with a voice and has the ability to learn to sing regardless of age. Students at all levels including adult beginners welcome. Vocal range, control & tone quality will improve learning correct technique and safeguarding the instrument through correct care/use. I work with Regional/All State, college and professional auditions. I work with commercial musicians in many styles to improve their vocals.

I teach all styles of singing, but begin with the healthy basics of an operatic technique that are easily transferable to many different styles of singing - see: "Opera Voice"

I'm and Emmy and Grammy winning music director and vocal coach and I've worked with artists from Barbara Streisand to Hugh Jackman, Whitney Houston to Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce'.
Don't let that scare you!
I treat everyone with the same dedication, care and positivity regardless of age or experience.
I love teaching. Everybody has something to offer and I tailor my lessons to the needs of the individual. I look forward to hearing from you!

I can emulate my voice to fit any technique or style, and I can help you through that process, too. I have an intuitive understanding of the voice and the many sounds it can make. I also have a deep understanding of healthy singing technique, from breathing to muscle development to placement. I can help you sing whatever you want, and give you plenty of recommendations in a goal-oriented environment.

My technique is for the contemporary pop or musical theater singer. I can get new students on the path to singing quickly. Ie can also help with auditions and any problems that experienced singers may have in general or with specific songs.

I use clearly defined directions that all students can use to help produce a more balanced and resonant sound. You may have had lessons in the past where you received vague and often confusing directions from the teacher such as "sing through the top of your head", "think down as you go up", or "bring the sound forward". I utilize current scientific understanding of vocal acoustics and harmonics. Changes are created immediately through a combination of breath control, vocal cord/fold closure, and the use of vowels to affect the resonators (throat and mouth). This is why I can get students singing right away and also how I can fix most issues that arise with experienced singers.