Name: Finding Your Authentic Voice
Uploaded: 2023-05-24T00:39:18.896Z
Duration: 1 min 36 s
Description: Sounding like everyone else is easy, but finding what you sound like takes work. This video explores why it is so important for us as artists to differentiate ourselves from everyone else.

Sounding like everyone else is easy, but finding what you sound like takes work.  This video explores why it is so important for us as artists to differentiate ourselves from everyone else.  

Singing

Stacey is a professional soprano known as an active performer in the Cincinnati area. Stacey has been the Director of Vocal Studies at Xavier University since 2021, where she previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Musical Theater Voice.  She also has been an Adjunct Professor of Music History at Cincinnati State.  Stacey has sung for 16 seasons with the Cincinnati Opera as a member of the core chorus and sings with many of Cincinnati's professional choral ensembles.

Stacey has studied piano from the age of 5 and is great for beginning or intermediate piano students.    

Stacey has taught students of all ages and with various musical styles.  Her students have included professional ballet dancers with Broadway aspirations, an 8-year-old girl simply wanting to break out of her shyness, and high school students preparing for College auditions.  Her students have performed in nationally known rock bands (Walk the Moon) , been accepted into College music programs, they have been members of the May festival Youth Chorus, the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts, and have traveled to Europe with competitive touring choirs.   

Stacey's operatic performing credits include Autumn in Charles Halka's Layover with NANOworks Opera, the Mother in Amahl and Night Visitors with the Clermont Philharmonic Orchestra, Testo in Il Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda with the College-Conservatory of Music , Mimi from Puccini's La Boheme in the CCM's Opera scenes program, Donna Donna in P.D.Q Bach's The Abduction of Figaro , 1st Lady in Mozart's Die ZauberflÃ¶te and Juno in Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld all at the DePauw University Opera Theatre. Other partial roles/scenes performed include Suzel in Mascangi's Lamico Fritz, Countess in Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, and Fiordiligi in Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte.

More than just singing opera Stacey is known for her versatility as a classical singer regularly doing cross over work.  She regularly gigs as a jazz/popular singer accompanying herself on the piano.  Her musical theater performing credits include Mama in Everybody's Buddy: The Buddy LaRosa Story, Shelia in Hair with DePauw University, Ensemble/Soprano Soloist in Sweeny Todd, Sonia in Godspell with the Lakeside Players and Yonah in Children of Eden with the Lakeside Players.  

Stacey received her Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music where she studied with Barbara Paver. She graduated magna cum laude from DePauw University with a B.M. in Vocal Performance. She studied with Caroline Smith and Stanley Irwin.

Stacey is originally from Florence, Kentucky and takes pride in impacting her home community through music.

*** Lesson Details ***
Stacey is known for adapting lessons for the individual.  Each body is unique and thus each vocal instrument is unique.  Stacey takes time to get to know each student and caters to their specific needs and goals.  She believes in well rounded performers working often on dramatic intentions, overall professionalism, and stage presence.  She also prepares her students with their audition packages and stresses the importance of regular performance. Stacey is a very open and caring individual but expects hard work from her students.    

*** Studio Equipment ***
Yamaha upright piano

*** Specialties ***
Opera, Broadway, Pop, Choral Vocals

NOTE:  Stacey does have 3 cats and 1 dog in her home.  All are super friendly!

Finding Your Authentic Voice

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Music Theory

Audition Prep

Musical Theater

Opera Voice

Music Performance

Vocal Training

Broadway Singing

Piano

Classical Voice

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

An American labor union that represents 8,000 current and retired opera singers, ballet and other dancers, opera directors, backstage production personnel at opera and dance companies, and figure skaters.

MTNA Star Award

Performance Certification

Voice Instructor

Member of the Core Chorus for the Cincinnati Opera...sang in over 40 operas with the company.

Core Soprano Chorister

Stacey is a versatile member of Cincinnati's professional chamber choir, the Vocal Arts Ensemble under the direction of Craig Hella Johnson.  Stacey regularly is featured as a soloist as well as being a member of the alto section.

Professional Singer

Sings weekly services as a professional member of the Cathedral Choir.

Professional Chorister

Teaches private lessons to musical theater and theater majors at Xavier University.

Adjunct Professor of Musical Theater Voice

Stacey is in charge of managing the Vocal program at Xavier University.  She teaches private lessons in classical, musical theatre and popular vocal styles, a performance based class, and a Vocal Health and Wellness class.

Director of Vocal Studies

Italian

Learn how to sing in whatever style you desire!  Stacey is known as a professional singer for her versatile voice with ability to perform in many styles.  She will teach you to do the same with your voice!  She guides her students to be well rounded and able to perform in a variety of genres.

Stacey is a wonderful teacher and just fun to be around in general. We always have a great time during our lessons. 

She is super knowledgeable and encouraging, even if you are terrified of singing (like me)

I highly recommend working with Stacey!

Stacey has a natural gift for teaching music. Shes very talented. She really personalizes her lessons to exactly what you need. I would definitely recommend her. 

Stacey was engaging & happy to answer questions.  She paced the lesson based on my understanding.

My daughter just had her first lesson with Stacey tonight.  She was so nervous and Stacey made her feel so comfortable.

Stacey is a very knowledgeable and talented teacher. She can provide core basics up to very technical skills and carry that across many genres. From classical/opera all the way to pop.

Stacey is an encouraging teacher who makes learning how to sing fun! She is good at pushing me to get better in creative and silly ways to trick my brain. She is very professional and accommodating  when it comes to scheduling lessons.

Stacey is very knowledgeable about vocal training and in my first lesson I have already learned a lot that is helping me. She is kind, cheerful, and professional, and she met me where I am at in my singing to help prepare me for a future music career.

She is the best singing teacher she s funny pretty and nice she does fun exercises to help you voice

First lesson was wonderful. She helped my daughter feel comfortable right away. She made it fun and created a safe space to help her stretch a bit.

She is an incredibly talented voice teacher! She listens to your needs and tailors her lessons to fit you. I am so excited to continue working with her and see where the future goes! I highly recommend her to anyone who is intrested in developing their  voice, no matter what the age.

I had my first lesson with Stacey and it was a blast! She is so patient, helpful and friendly. She works with your schedule and gives great advise on what to do in between classes so that you can practice and prepare for the next lesson. I would highly recommend her.

My daughter really enjoys the lessons and is learning a lot!

She is very encouraging, positive and supremely qualified. A very good and attentive instructor.

honestly one of the best technique professors I've ever had.  In the course of two lessons she correct two things I've been doing wrong my whole life, which instantly improved my sound! Amazing!

wonderful experience. in just a short time my range and sound improved! thanks Stacey!!

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This video explores how to take your singing performances to the next level!  Being an exciting performer is much more than just singing beautifully and correctly...this video teaches what to do to have great stage presence and confidence!  

Improving Your Stage Presence

We all work so hard for our high notes, the big moment in every genre!  But we don't have to work nearly as hard as we think we do.  This video teaches you how to sing high notes with ease and confidence. 

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Singers have a unique advantage over other musicians because we get to use words!  Acting while singing can be challenging and this video explores ways to improve your authenticity as a singing storyteller.  

Acting While Singing for Every Genre

Often we overcomplicate things as singers, and breathing is certainly one of those areas!  This videos discusses the importance of easy and natural breathing for good singing technique.  

Stacey S.

Finding Your Authentic Voice

Stacey's Singing videos

How to Belt

How to Sing in Different Vocal Styles

A Few Tips for Singing in English

A Warm Up for Mezzo Belters

Warm Up for Rock Singers

Intro to Pop Piano Music Theory

Warming Down Your Voice

Improving Your Stage Presence

How to Sing a High Note

How to Maintain Vocal Health

Acting While Singing for Every Genre

How to Simplify Breathing for Singing

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