Private lessons with top Opera Voice instructors near Bala Cynwyd, PA

Kindness and understanding are the foundations of a successful student-teacher relationship. I believe in building students up so they can see how innately gifted they truly are; there is no such thing as a person who “can't sing.” I teach students of all ages and with all kinds of musical backgrounds. My studio is a place for patient, supportive growth: you should expect to work hard and have fun at the same time. If you choose to take voice lessons with me, we will spend your first lesson exploring your skill level as a singer, determining your musical interests, and reviewing or learning the basics of vocal technique. My goal is to help you grow as a musician by giving you the tools you need to sing music from any genre with confidence. As we continue our work together, you will develop or refine excellent breath control, consistent, beautiful sound production throughout registers, and an understanding of what healthy vocal technique is and why it matters. We will also spend lesson time practicing ear-training, sight-reading and music theory as they apply to the songs we are working on together. In addition to regular voice lessons, I offer coaching for singers who have upcoming competitions, auditions or other performances. Vocalists who work with me as they prepare for these events often go on to land their preferred roles and win their competitions. Whether you need guidance in repertoire selection, diction, or help with a few tricky passages, I am available to assist you as you prepare for your singing event. *2022 Update*: In order to give students/performers the best chance of success, I require a minimum of three booked sessions over a period of at least three weeks before the audition or competition is set to take place. My open-communication policy as an educator enables me to answer questions and provide additional resources, including customized warm-ups, outside of regular lesson time. I also maintain flexible scheduling for all of my students: studying singing is a fun challenge, but lessons should never be a source of stress. I am always happy to work with you to accommodate your schedule. Background: I am a classically-trained lyric soprano with over seventeen years of vocal education. I studied with PhD and MA professors of voice at universities in Kansas and Washington State. I also have many years of experience as a performer at a variety of venues across the country: my background includes solo concert work, lead and supporting roles in opera and theater productions, and event performances and competitions. I taught voice and beginning piano lessons, often on a volunteer basis, to students part-time from 2006 to 2012. I now teach voice lessons and provide coaching full-time. Students can study with me online or in-person at my studio.

Singing opera is my passion and I have recently received my Master’s degree in classical vocal performance at the Mannes School of Music. Equally at home in a versatile range of musical styles and repertoire from Baroque to 21st Century, I have acquired many different tools for teaching through my studies and performance experience. Students of all ages and levels are welcome. Repertoire that I teach includes art song, opera, and operetta in English, Italian, French, German, and Russian with a focus on building a solid and healthy vocal technique. My experience in dance, Alexander Technique, and acting informs my teaching approach. I include body awareness, character interpretation, and making the music come alive as an integral part of the lessons. I love to teach and enjoy helping others discover their voices and achieve their personal singing goals. My voice teachers have greatly impacted my life and my goal is to inspire my students in a similar way. Everyone has a unique voice and learning style and I tailor my teaching to each individual. It would be a pleasure to help you discover your voice in the operatic repertoire!

Develop Technique & Confidence

A greater emphasis placed on breath control, diction, and vocal production on all aspects of operatic performance.

I have been studying voice and singing opera professionally for over 10 years and am excited to share my experience to help you achieve your singing goals. We'll work on projection, clarity, languages, and everything else that goes into master classical singing.

Connect with your own voice. Learn how to access and use your voice for optimum performance. No matter your goal, whether for personal enjoyment, self-expression, performance, professional or amateur, I can assist you with your vocal goals for immediate results. I teach breath control, music theory, sight-singing, bel canto, and vocal diction for Italian, French, Spanish, and English. My background as a coloratura dramatic soprano, classical pianist, composer, general music educator, vocal health and wellness coach and my education equips me with knowledge for all skill levels, as well all singing/music styles. I enjoy making music accessible and fun as well as challenging for all. Let me show you the power of your voice, book a lesson today!

Opera has long been a passion of mine. I have performed in opera professionally for the past 12 years and I continue to perform to this and I enjoy sharing the skills that I have learned in my profession with those who are wanting to learn.

I am an opera singer who has experience teaching multiple genres including pop, rock, jazz and classical. I create monthly plans for my students and teach them techniques to feel in control of their singing and confident.