Abingdon, MD Opera Voice Lessons

I began my training as a classical singer in high school, and I have spent the past decade training to be the best musician and classical musician as I possibly can be. I am a firm believer that a classical technique should be the basis of any kind of vocal training, whether or not a student's goals include singing classical music, because it is the healthiest, safest and most affective way of singing. With my experience as a singer and a vocal student and my knowledge of opera and art song, I absolutely love teaching classical voice!

Learn to sing true bel canto! My goal is to train voices to sing in a free and natural way, smoothly, from the bottom of the range to the top with no breaks or sudden changes in quality. Training in this technique gives the singer access to all dynamics, with tonal clarity and flexibility. This technique helps improve a singer’s range, endurance, stamina, breath control, resonance, vocal strength and vocal quality in all styles of music without fatigue or damage to the voice.

I am an active performer and have been teaching voice for 7 years. I tailor each lesson to the student's needs and create a supportive and nurturing environment, which gives the student the opportunity to try new things out and take risks. In addition, I teach a classical technique that can be incorporated in any style of music. In Opera Voice, I will teach a healthy technique and apply it to arias and opera roles.

Get a strong technical foundation. Build your repertoire. Prepare for auditions.

I am a classically trained singer, and I prioritize health above all else when teaching voice. As a soloist, I work with students to improve their abilities to sing confidently and technically efficient by themselves. I teach everything from standard operatic repertoire, musical theater (helping them get roles like Cinderella from "Into the Woods" and Gabriella from "High School Musical"), popular music, and much more. I love learning from my students and their interests.

I am Collegiate voice instructor, who has had students in Broadway touring musicals, Tony award nominees, members of Opera companies, and local Community Theaters. I can teach both Bel Canto and Commercial Contemporary Music [CCM] as well as Lyric Diction. I speak fluent French and German as well.

With over 20 years of singing professionally and countless award nominations for my work in musical theatre. Classically trained myself I want everyone I work with to fedl confident in their vocal abilities. Whether you are getting ready for an audition, or just wanna wow em at the next karaoke night. Or maybe your a music enthusiast that cant wait to learn mor about the history and stylings or a certain genre of music. My lessons are designed to explore all area of music from music theory, vocal performance, sight reading, and beyond.

I’ve always was a musician but only discovered my voice 10 years ago. I have gone through so many struggles to find my voice and I can help you find yours quicker than I did. I have gone through the wrong path and have had amazing teachers get me out of traps and dead ends and in return I’ve been able to help my students do the same. I’ve been teaching for 6 years now and it has been another passion of mine to see my students grow and achieve their dreams.

I come to teaching with a variety of experiences: my own private studies, multiple years teaching privately, and four years working in a public school music classroom. Through all my different outlets, I have found the most success bridging what my students enjoy with a healthy singing technique that will allow them to perform whatever they want for the rest of their lives.

Singing is a joyous activity, so I always aim to have fun with my students as we learn! The ultimate goal is for you to discover what you love and to grow in potential and confidence.