Opera Voice Lessons in Villanova. Amazing Teachers.

Teacher specializing in blending classical and contemporary singing technique. More than six years of experience in classical Bel Canto style and choral singing, with three years of specialization in bridging the gap between classical and contemporary pop vocals. Lessons can consist of vocal exercises, workshopping repertoire, strengthening core skills, and/or introductory concepts and foundational techniques applicable to all styles! Additionally, vocal ensemble skills such as harmonizing, ensemble ear training, and blending can all be focused on and improved through your lessons!
Whether you are just beginning your vocal journey or are looking to make the sometimes challenging transition from classical training to contemporary pop, your lessons will provide you with a toolkit guaranteed to bring you to your next level!

Recent graduate of West Chester University of PA, holding a master in vocal performance, and being a vocal accompanist at the same time.

Earned my undergrad degree in piano and composition, so I have solid piano technique.

Teaching emphasized both on techniques and musicianship, and more importantly the talents and interests of each individual student. Approach is tailor made for different students, so as to achieve their potential and develop their love of singing.

As someone who is comfortable with a variety of musical genres, and techniques, the first thing I want to do with any student is to identify their goals, desires, and ability, and then tailor fit a technique to best compliment those assets. After singing opera professionally for over 11 years, I truly feel that a fundamental approach to singing through "24 Italian Songs and Arias", American/English Art Song, Golden-Age Musical Theater, and Vaccai exercises are the perfect training grounds for the establishment of a healthy, and sustainable vocal technique. For intermediate, and advanced students I aim to incorporate French, and German Art Song, in addition to arias/songs from composers such as Mozart, Handel, Donizetti, Rossini, Bellini, Bernstein, Sondheim, and Gershwin to expand upon various techniques. Unlike some teachers, though, I feel that there is no single-way to teach singing, and I positively love to experiment with a wide variety of vocal, and breathing exercises to ...

Retired Prof. Southern Illinois University,
the University of Iowa and for
sixteen years the Juilliard School.
Former teacher of the Lindeman Young Artist Program at
the Metropolitan Opera.
Judge for a number of International Vocal Competitions and
Master Teacher for Music programs around the world.
Teaching for about 50 years.
I believe I must know something!

I am so excited to sing with you! I know how to help you improve tremendously while providing a fun, light-hearted environment. The areas I can provide most expertise include but are not limited to:
-audition prep
-expanding repertoire
-healthy vocal techniques
-practical warm-ups & warm-downs
-sight reading
-acting techniques & methods
-character development & analysis
-proper placement for your range and desired vocal styles or genres

Voice Performance students such as myself were expected to be able to sing a wide variety of art songs, sacred music literature and arias in English, Italian, German and Latin among other languages. We performed in various venues such as the Kimmel Center and Carnegie Hall and took numerous classes in proper classical diction and performance.