Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 8+

Speaks Italian

Teaching since 2004

GPD in Opera Performance

Understand the art of singing from a versatile vocal performer of 17 years.

I have been teaching singing for 14 years. I specialize in pairing healthy vocal technique with music that engages your personality to bring out your joy in a musically engaging performance. Singers are actors, too! I teach all genres of music, with a vast knowledge of singing in Italian, French, German, and Spanish, in addition to English. If you have an audition, I can help prepare you and your materials, with focus on healthy breathing and vocal production. I want my students to reach their musical potential and aspirations while having a wonderful time!

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About Alexandra D.

4.8

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Welcome! I'm a singer and instrumentalist who performs everything from opera to musical theatre to piano to ukulele. I have performed all around North America and Europe, but, if I had to pick a favorite city to have performed in, I would have to say Bruges, Belgium! As a teacher, I have taught privately and in the classroom for the past 17 years. I have taught for the University of Southern Maine, the Met Opera Guild Urban Voices as a Master Teaching Artist, for the Boston Symphony Orchestra's Days in the Arts program, for Watertown Children's Theatre, and for the North End Music and Performing Arts Center in Boston, MA where her students have shared the stage with the Boston Landmarks Orchestra. As a performer, her favorite roles include Anita in "West Side Story", Jo March in "Little Women", and Carmen in "Carmen". As a ukulele player, her current favorite songs to play are the hits of Edith Piaf, Josh Ritter, and anything Disney!

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24 Reviews

Leela

Online

Alexandra is doing an amazing job teaching my 9 year old daughter. She is very calm and encouraging. Lessons and practice are fun.

Posted Jun 19, 2021

Aaren

Teacher's studio

I’ve had my ukulele for over two years, and have done nothing with it. Decided the other day it was time, did a google search and found Alexandra on TakeLessons! I have zero music background but she’s made these lessons SOO simple and effective. I have a long ways to go, yet I leave each lesson with a feeling of accomplishment! Wasn’t expecting this to go so well, 110% satisfied. Thanks Alexander :)

Posted Dec 2, 2020

Monica Mirchell-Werp

Online

Great lessons with Alex! She explains everything well and has a lot wonderful patience with me since I am new to singing.

Posted Sep 25, 2020

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Experience

Artist Faculty

Sep, 2019 - Present

University of Southern Maine

Mezzo-Soprano Artist-in-Residence

Sep, 2017 - Present

Metropolitan Chorale of Brookline

Master Teaching Artist

Sep, 2013 - Jun, 2017

Met Opera Guild

Education

BM in Music Performance

Sep, 2003 - May, 2008

University of Southern Maine

GPD in Opera Performance

Jan, 2010 - May, 2011

Longy School of Music

Awards

Best Actress in an Opera

Apr, 2017

Arts Impulse Awards

Affiliations

Massachusetts Music Educators Association

Sep, 2013

MMEA seeks to support comprehensive, quality music education for all students, through advocacy, professional development, and a commitment to lifelong learning. The purpose of MMEA is to: Advocate and promote the advancement of music education through the schools of the Commonwealth and other educational institutions or organizations; Provide enrichment opportunities in music for students through District and All-State honor groups; Secure greater recognition for music as an integral part of the school curriculum, Encourage music activities among the schools of the Commonwealth by means of festivals, clinics, and other related events, Promote professional growth among its members.

National Association of Teachers of Singing

Dec, 2020

Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.

American Choral Directors Association

Jan, 2018

Founded in 1959, the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is a nonprofit music-education organization whose expressed purposes outline the associations dedication to the advancement of choral music. The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy.