Top Singing & Voice Lessons in Bosque Farms, NM

I am passionate about giving lessons, my students thrive and learn to understand that as they were given a unique talent to tell stories through music, it is important that they do that to the absolute best of their ability.

There is a saying that goes:

"People will not often remember what you say, but they will always remember how you made them feel"

Many people have been given different gifts but when someone hears you sing a song that is near and dear to their heart, using the gift of voice, I want them to remember how you made them feel.

People always say that I leave it all on the stage when I perform, well that's where it belongs. I want to touch people, make them remember great experiences they have had and even some sad moments.

I want to inspire them, cause nostalgia and emotions of every type with my performance of a song. This is the language I speak, I sing music and I help people to relate the experiences of their lives to the music they hear.

If you inspire to ...

Hello! I am a vocalist, pianist, songwriter, actress, director and teacher. I have a lifetime of experience in the performing arts (I started performing at 6 years of age) and many years teaching music and theater arts! What are you looking for? If one of the answers to this question is a teacher who truly understands how to communicate in an understanding and fun way...then let my years of experience help you to achieve your goals. I have taught many students of all ages and levels in private, public, and workshop environments. I am pleased to announce that one of my recent students just recorded a nationally released song. I am a versatile teacher and specialize in rock, pop, jazz and Broadway. I can prepare you for amateur and/or professional venues and help you in performance, song selection and audition skills. My students learn how to better use their voice through organic vocalizing (such as deep breathing and correct placement of sound) and in doing so develop their ...

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.

Voice Lessons may include the following...

+ Vocal warm-up exercises
+ Technique and style development
+ Selected songs to practice
+ A recorded copy of the lesson to review and practice with.

As a private instructor, Nicholas seeks to develop students of his own to build excellent technique that they may become confident and comfortable singers in any style they desire.

*** Studio Equipment ***
Piano Keyboard with Music Stand.
Vocal Song Books
Lesson Recording Device

*** Travel Equipment ***
I provide a selection of music books to read from, a piano keyboard if the student does not have one, and a lesson recording device. Students may provide any music they wish to work on.

*** Specialties ***
I specialize in singing and teaching Art Song and Opera/Concert Arias.

Development of proper breathing and vocal technique.

I'm a firm believer in having fun while training. This is very important! Along with fun, we must also be able to work hard at perfecting our craft. I always tell my students that this is a time to work hard, study and learn as much as possible so that when opportunity knocks, you are ready to answer. 😊