Classical Voice Lessons in Florence. Amazing Teachers.

I teach a relaxed bel canto technique with a strong emphasis on freedom of breath.

A high energy, experienced working professional singer with 15+ years of performance and 10+ years of vocal teaching/coaching experience. Classically trained, with a Masters of Music in Voice from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory if Music in Cincinnati now performing 2-5 nights weekly with a regional Wedding Band.

My goal is to help you grow as a singer through the music you love, while establishing a healthy and sustainable technique. Whether you plan to pursue a career in music, audition for your church choir, or just want to jam to some your favorites, I would love to connect!

With each individual student, I have 4 objectives:
1. Learn what the student's musical goals are
2. Set tangible actions to obtain goals
3. Give real feedback and track progress
4. Create opportunities for student to dream bigger

My voice teachers included an acclaimed European opera star, a Broadway veteran, and a Hollywood singing sensation, so I learned to sing by working with the best of the best! Whether you are looking to break into Broadway or create a foundation for opera, I have experience in not only training the voice to create healthy powerful consistent sound, but also getting your foot in the door to book that job or get into that music or theatre program. I am proud to work with my students to achieve goals while keeping a healthy growth mindset that will keep them motivated in your work. Can't wait to get started with you!

After Teaching voice for the past few years it's clear that one thing is universal no matter what kind of singer you are: It takes an impressive amount of courage and self awareness to be heard through song. The Voice is one of the highest form of emotional expression, taking the whole body; as the whole body is the instrument. In these lessons we will focus on breath, bring attention to tension, support, and placement of the voice. Giving you the freedom to be heard. I'm excited to work together with you to find your voice.

"The best singers are relaxed in performance. That is they have no extraneous tension. Their muscles are ready to receive the impulse necessary to fulfill action and will ripple with energy."
Kristin Linklater

I will meet you wherever you are, and together we will develop a personalized plan to meet your goals. Classical singing is often done in an overly clinical manner, punishing vocal idiosyncrasies and style, and robbing music of its joys. But as a person who had a horrible experience with classical training, I pride myself on being able to impart its better aspects without subjecting students to its more harmful, infamous aspects.

Singing is a very technical thing. The human voice is an instrument like any other that you can understand and use in a technical manner. But also your voice is a direct extension of your spirit, your identity, your history, and your passions that others can directly perceive! To truly live in your voice, to be proud of your voice, is to be proud of yourself, fundamentally. I will use my clinical knowledge and my personal knowledge as a singer to teach you to use your voice technically without robbing singing of its soul.