Classical Voice Lessons in Potomac. Amazing Teachers.

Looking for someone a bit younger and more laid-back to teach your child, with the skills and techniques for a fully-fledged music educator? You got the whole package right here! I have been in private voice lessons, top choirs, and the head of any singing role I've been put into for 7 years. I take pride in my singing ability although it is more classically trained, I meld these classical techniques to match pop genres. Have you ever wondered how Sam Smith can hit those notes without going into full falsetto? I can teach you. I can also teach piano, guitar, and ukelele to accompany yourself.

I am a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I have been teaching professionally for 17 years. It is important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson.

I'm an actively performing opera singer who graduated with a Masters in Vocal Performance from The Juilliard School and received his Bachelors in Voice from The University of Kentucky. Currently I am a Young Artist with the Washington National Opera Company at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. performing roles and concerts in their season!

I have been surrounded by incredible teachers who instilled a passion for teaching in me and I am so eager to share all I have learned, and am still learning, with you!

I focus on the basics of healthy singing and strive to maximize the beauty, control and longevity of the voice no matter what the style. And as an active performer I have a lot to offer along the lines of expression, style and even language.

I can't wait to meet you, learn your goals and watch your progress as we explore what the wonderful world of singing has in store for you!

Ms. S. has a Master's degree in Vocal Performance from Eastern Michigan University and has performed with regional opera companies. Singing is a complex coordination of breathing, phonation, resonation and articulation, overlaid with musical and performance layers. Classical singing also requires an acting component, as intent alters and influences the sound.

I am a certified music educator and a professional opera singer with experience performing on stages all over the world in several styles, including opera, operetta, musical theatre, and jazz. My students have performed with the Glimmerglass Festival, All State Choir, and ACDA All Eastern choir. My background in vocal pedagogy has helped me find each student's technique that allows them to flourish in whatever genre they decide to pursue performing.

I want to help you to grow and develop as an artist as well as make you comfortable with your own, unique voice. Every person and every voice is different and valid and I want to help you on your own vocal journey.

Classical bel canto technique combined with principles of the Alexander technique.