Barnesville, MD Singing Lessons

I bring Jon Hendricks's "talking on tones" method to voice lessons. I studied with the legendary Yolande Bavan, who taught me to bring what I have to music. I love bringing that same knowledge to my students.

I specialize in teaching voice with concentrations in proper technique, proper breath control, placement, musicality and knowledge of repertoire in various genres. (In Studio Only)

With all my students, I emphasize good technique. No matter what genre of music or age of student, singing in a healthful and fun way includes great posture, good breath management, and producing a free and easy sound.I believe that each student has their own unique way of learning, so I tailor my lessons to fit. Immediate feedback and specific practice instructions help my students gain a sense of confidence and assess their progress. Last but not least, singing should be fun!

Finding YOUR voice and the technique to produce a beautiful sound for a meloy or song. That is the basic goal.
For professionals: Highest standard for presenting an optimal perfomance, be it auditions, recitals or stages.

Vocal breathing, exercises, ear training, phrasing, interpretation and composing.

Repertoire composed of your two choices and a teacher choice.

Hi! If you're looking to learn how to sing, look no further! I have a decade of experience teaching singing lessons to students of all skill levels. I have trained classically for 14 years, earning two music degrees, a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Arts degree, along the way. I am highly qualified, and I am comfortable teaching students from the beginner to advanced levels. I am especially well-suited to training students interested in Classical, Opera, Art song, and Broadway styles.

With the proper technique, you will be able to improve every aspect of your voice. We will be working on breathing, intonation, resonance, diction, projection, voice registers, body posture and more to be able to take the most advantage of your voice and talent. The first part of the class will be focused on breathing, for it is the key to become an excellent singer. On the second part we will warm-up the voice with different music scales. And at the end we will work on a song of your choice.

Experienced singer and educator teaching students of all ages and skill level. High energy and fun vocal lessons take place in my home studio, online, or in the comfort of your own home! I am classically trained, but teach a broad range of vocal styles with a foundation in classical singing to ensure the development of a healthy vocal technique. In addition to regular voice lessons, I offer help with audition preparation (high school, community theater, college, etc.). Let's get started!

I earned my B.A. in music from Hood College and have studied with Elaine Bonazzi in New York and Ruth Drucker in Baltimore. I sang opera professionally in my twenties and have been teaching private voice lessons for fifteen years. Many of my students have gone on to music conservatories or universities for vocal performance (classical and musical theater), but if you are just looking to have fun singing that is great, too!

*note: for voice lessons I only teach female students

Experienced with teaching independently and at the college level. I tailor my teaching style to the individual student, and I pride myself in finding the exercise that works for each person. I take great care to teach a balanced and holistic vocal technique to help you maintain a healthy voice and avoid injury. I am particularly good at helping students who struggle with stage fright and performance anxiety.