Opera Voice Lessons in Marylhurst. Amazing Teachers.

My vocal experience spans over a decade, between musical theater, classical voice, rock bands, and many other styles. I'm passionate about sharing my experience and skills with a new generation of musicians. As a private teacher, I am committed to working together with students of all ages and skill levels to help them achieve their goals, whether they want to be hobby musicians or go pro.

I believe music is intrinsic to our humanity, and my teaching philosophy is based on the satisfaction that comes from taking pride in one's hard work and dedication to their craft, and ultimately the joy that music fills our lives with. Each of us have our own unique voice to contribute-- I'm here to help you be the best you!

I accept students of all musical backgrounds beginner to professional.
All styles of repertoire are encouraged (classical, musical theatre, pop)
My teaching methods use posture and breathing techniques, influenced in part by Yoga and the Alexander Technique. I strive to help with better body awareness, tension free singing and exciting exploration of musicality.
I also work with my students on stage presence, phrasing and style to help them deliver their best performance, connect to the joy of singing and the fun of making music!
I can help you start from the very beginning, refresh your skills, gain confidence, and fine tune old and new material.
It's time to get to work!

Learn healthy singing technique that will allow you to sing opera and all other forms of music. You will gain range, power, flexibility, tone quality, consistency, and more. Will be asked to learn other genres besides opera.

I am available to teach beginning opera voice. Hour sessions are available but count as two 30 minute sessions back to back.

I love opera and I love to teach it. I know the repertoire intimately. I am a retired opera singer myself and my students do really well with me!

As a voice instructor with over 20 years experience in the private studio, college environment, church ministry, high school chorus master teacher, and as a free-lance performer, I understand that each student requires tools and techniques unique to their needs to grow and improve. Focusing on the basics of breath control, efficient support, and healthy vocal production, my gift of hearing and assessing each student's strengths and weaknesses allows me to create lessons catered to each singer's specific needs.

With a Master of Music in vocal performance from Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, an appreciation of various styles of music, and my personal investment in each individual singer, I am able to successfully share my knowledge of the vocal instrument and my love of music with my students. I am proud of my student success rate with many singers pursuing degrees in music at the collegiate level, winning competitions, earning roles in local and community ...