Abingdon, MD Opera Voice Lessons

I have been teaching this subject for over 16 years. There is no specific curriculum as each student will come to lessons with their own unique skills, needs, and goals. Lessons are tailored to those specifics. Opera voice is for experienced singers. The ability to reading music is mandatory as is access to a piano or keyboard for practicing. Concerning repertoire, it will be selected based on the student's learning needs but also with their input. The main emphasis on performance lessons, however, will be technique and reading. Students should come to the first lesson prepared to discuss their background & goals and the plan of their course of study.

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!

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 would like nothing better than to help you discover and develop your voice's greatest potential. Singing embodies many elements including proper tone production, rhythmic accuracy, proper diction and connecting to and sharing the emotional content of a song. It is a personal journey for singers to learn how to integrate all those elements into their own instruments and I will act as your trusted and supportive guide throughout the process. I have a master's degree in classical vocal performance from the renowned Manhattan School of Music and performed with opera companies in New York City. Currently, in New Orleans, I sing with the joyous Shades of Praise interracial gospel choir. I have had the privilege of studying with some of the finest voice teachers, conductors and coaches that America has to offer and I would love to share that combined knowledge with others. I have also had the agonizing and humbling experience of losing and rebuilding my voice after medical difficulties, ...

-Bachelor of Music From the #1 music school in the country: Boston Conservatory at Berklee School of Music
-Proud member of the Broadway Union: AEA (Actors Equity Association)
Credits Include: Played the lead role TARZAN for DISNEY (Tuacahn Amphitheater)
-Frozen Live: DISNEYLAND
-Gypsy: North Carolina Theatre
-Peter Pan: DISNEY
-Hunchback of Notre Dame: DISNEY
-Rock of Ages: Norwegian Cruise Lines
-Marius in Les Miserables

As a classical, musical theatre, and pop singer, I believe that a classical foundation is the basis of everything, so we begin with this solid foundation. We start with a classical approach when it comes to vocal warm ups and technique. It's like how ballet is the foundation of all dance. Once we have the foundation we will build on that along with whatever style/genre you desire. I will take you through a thorough warm up that consists of breathe support, vocal control, tone, consistency, and flexibility and explain how each warm up translates into the

Want to sing without strain or breaks in your voice? Want to uncover your true and natural tone? I am a certified instructor for the Institute for Vocal Advancement and I teach vocal technique that can be applied to all levels of singer and all styles of music. I specialize in teens and tweens, songwriters, actors who sing, and those with vocal issues due to lack of or poor technique. I am incredibly passionate the voice because I have been there. Working through my own vocal issues has given me a unique insight into what it’s like to be on the other side. I am patient and compassionate. I can quickly assess a voice and prescribe the appropriate tools to balance the voice and help correct any negative vocal tendencies. I have 20 years of experience performing and studying with top vocal coaches. I also teach sight singing, music theory, beginning piano, guitar and ukulele. Experienced with teaching online skype lessons. Learn to sing healthy, free, and strong!

Over 6 years of teaching experience, and a Master's Degree in Vocal Performance! I have taught all ages and experience levels and specialize in teaching young children how to sing in a vocally healthy way. I customize lesson plans to achieve your goals and have a 5-step training system which includes work on breath support, ear-training, healthy vocal technique, and repertoire of either your choice or my recommendation.

I am classically trained and have performed under the baton of world renowned conductor Lorin Maazel, and have attended the prestigious Aspen Opera Theatre as a Fellowship Opera Coach. However, this does not mean I only teach opera! In fact, most of my students are too young for opera or are more interested in musical theatre. I bring my knowledge of vocal health and healthy ways of singing, such as mixed voice, placement, and release of bad tension in addition to good breath support to ALL genres. No matter what genre you like to sing, healthy singing will ...