Classical Voice Lessons in Harrods Creek. Amazing Teachers.

While taking classical voice, you will learn several techniques to improve breath control, diction, rhythm, and tonal quality. I will choose musical pieces that are suited towards your vocal range, style, and skill level.

Reading the detailed "About" section below should give an aspiring singer all the information relevant as to how and what I teach, with regard to vocal performance and technique. I was classically trained as a vocalist, and from that training I was able to incorporate the various musical nuances necessary to navigate the world of Classical Voice. I personally feel that a singer trained classically, can cross over into other genres with relative ease, should that be their desire. You will learn the foundation to controlled singing. To capsulize my mission statement as an instructor: You WILL be a better vocalist AND performer. THIS I GUARANTEE!!

I am a licensed K-12 music instructor, private voice and piano teacher, and a voice habilitation teacher. I have a Bachelor's and Master's degree in music and certifications in Vocology and Orff-Schulwerk.
I use a variety of teaching methods that are visual, aural, and kinesthetic based to customize lessons that meet the unique needs of every student!
I use professional recording equipment and multiple camera angles in conjunction with video online conferencing platforms to provide the best possible experience online.
My mission is to provide musical opportunities through voice and piano to interested students, and to work with individuals who have sustained vocal damage from misuse/trauma by teaching healthy vocal techniques to improve their speaking/singing voice

Private coaching, emphasizing classical technique and art song literature; breath-work, posture, intonation/pitch, artistic interpretation. Also specializing in counter-tenor voice.

Born in the Midwest, I spent seven graduate years in Paris performing, teaching, and researching. I have come to see music lessons as both a personal process of body awareness and harnessing mental energy, and as an interpersonal process of exploring the dynamic between student and teacher. I currently sing with the Minnesota Chorale and the Bach Society of Minnesota.

With a Master Of Music degree in Voice Performance from Boston University, I am passionate about helping each student discover his/her unique voice. A student of the esteemed operatic soprano, Phyllis Curtin, my pedagogy is founded on the principles of classical bel canto technique. With strong emphasis on maintenance of a coordinated singing posture and fully supported diaphragmatic breathing, my teaching allows most students to see improvements in ease and beauty of tone within two lessons.

I do believe that time spent outside of one's lessons applying the technique in private practice is THE MOST important building block to mastery of one's voice. I encourage all students to record their lessons for use in their private practice. Objectively listening to yourself and developing a discriminating ear for your sound is essential to successful development.

In addition to teaching, I am a busy performer in the San Francisco Bay Area, providing the singing voice for celebrated drag ...