Pittsburgh, PA Classical Voice Lessons

I studied Opera for many years and have developed a solid technique that I train all my students in. All of them have developed with that technique!

Always wanted to sing in a foreign language? I'll help. First half of lesson will include technique. Second half will be repertoire.

I provide lessons to beginner-intermediate students who are interested in learning the proper singing technique for classical music, opera, and musical theatre. In lessons, I help the students build a solid technique, learn new repertoire, and prepare for upcoming auditions. I always incorporate basic ear-training, solfege, and sight-reading practice that will aid the singer in learning and understanding music. For students learning pieces in foreign languages, I will also introduce the student to IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) and help him or her to feel comfortable with diction in multiple languages.

I have sang in various vocal ensembles, taken private lessons, and earned a minor in voice along with my Bachelor of Music degree.

Experience and results are two things every student should be looking for in a voice teacher. With two advanced degrees in voice, ten years of teaching experience, award winning students, and performance experience with many regional orchestras and opera companies, I've got both.
As a teacher, my first priority is healthy, natural singing and my second is expressing the music and text. I use imagery to help students guide their breath energy and cultivate resonant space for more efficient and expressive singing. My lessons are very interactive and collaborative so I can find the images and ideas that connect best with each individual student.

University voice and theory teacher accepting new private students of all ages, beginner to advanced, and in all genres. Lessons are catered to individual needs and may include music theory, basic piano literacy, acting, interpretation, and diction (Italian, French, Spanish, Latin - Italianate or Austro-Germanic, and German).

-Berklee College of Music Almuna
-Interlochen Arts Academy Graduate

Classical voice and Opera are a very unique style to sing. It takes much training and time for your voce to mature naturally. It is a beautiful art form. It is a foundational style. Understanding classical will help you to understand other styles. it will give you so many important skills, such as phrasing, breathing, form, understanding the song and character of the music and so much more. I would love to help you grow in your natural talent.
Lesson:
It is very important to feel comfortable when learning something new so that you are not afraid to fail. Getting over the fear of failing is the initial part that will free you to experiment with your voice and really grow. You will find a safe space here to do that.
In our lessons we will work on vocal agility, range, improvisation, healthy singing and healthy projection, diction, harmony, different genres and music theory.
I am so excited to get to know you and

Hi, my name is Katie. I have been singing for the last 16 years. I am currently in school to get my degree in Vocal Performance at the Catholic University of America.

I teach a very aggressive classical singing technique known as Belcanto put to modern style music. With this technique you are safe from the vocal damage that most singers tend to fall victim to. Would you let all that time go to waste by having to spend days or even weeks in recovery? This method is for those who want power and efficiency to be able to sing every night without a hick up! It is perfect for beginners don’t let my words intimidate you. This method has helped me truly find confidence within myself and those I teach. Take the bull by the horns! You have nothing to lose!

I've been into music for more then 18 years.
I started from a musical school where I learned classics and then I got pop music and rock music experience.
I am also a singer-songwriter and I can tell how I compose songs.
I work with Djs and Producers worldwide.
It will be nice to meet you:)