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About Anna W.
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Voice and Piano Instructor
Jun, 2018 - PresentInternational School of Music
I teach private voice and piano lessons, all ages and levels. Lessons are tailored to individual needs with ample opportunities for performance and adjudication.
Guest Artist/Teacher
Apr, 2016 - Jun, 2016Actors Technique NY
As a guest artist and teacher, I created a workshop to help young actors develop healthy vocal technique and interpret songs musically and dramatically at the level needed to be competitive in the NYC theater scene. Emphasis on pop and music theater material. In addition to facilitating healthy vocal technique, this workshop built skills such as choosing appropriate material for auditions, analyzing text, finding specificity within the circumstance, and creating an honest and spontaneous performance.
Independent Artist
Jan, 2012 - PresentSelf Employed
I work as a composer, lyricist, pianist and vocalist, writing and performing both instrumental and vocal works that blend classical and contemporary musical genres.
Voice Faculty
Sep, 2010 - May, 2018New York University, Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions
• Trained undergraduate and graduate Vocal Performance Majors with concentrations in both opera and music theatre for a professional performance career. • Worked individually with students for 2-4 years, creating unique lesson plans for each student to guide them through their undergraduate and graduate work, developing vocal technique, musicianship skills, knowledge and understanding of diverse musical styles, physicality and the ability to interpret and authentically communicate text through dramatic intent. • Specialized in both classical and contemporary vocal technique (expert in female ‘belt’/mix), utilizing science based tools and pedagogy. • Helped create emotionally and physically connected performers with exceptional vocal versatility.
Music Theatre Instructor
Apr, 2008 - Jul, 2010Setting the Stage, Inc
Worked with children of all ages (grades 1-12) on the fundamentals of vocal production, movement and acting. This course culminated in a public performance.
Music Instructor/Program Director
Aug, 2006 - May, 2007Garden House School of New York
• Developed and implemented age appropriate music curriculum for students 2.5-6 years of age. • Fostered musical appreciation and every day learning through song and movement. Music selections were drawn from traditional, folk and pop genres. • Introduced basic musical principles such as pitch, rhythm, chords and scales. • Encouraged ear-training through song and interval identification games. Assisted in building vocabulary and linear thought through word-play. • Instilled self-confidence through solo singing, as well as group awareness and cooperation through accompanied group singing.
Voice Teacher and Vocal Coach
Jan, 2006 - May, 2018Anna Winthrop Voice Studio
I provided individualized instruction both as a coach and a vocal technician. I have helped students of all backgrounds to build effortless vocal technique based on my knowledge of vocal science and understanding of unique voice types. I also coach professionals to achieve the most honest, emotionally and musically sensitive, and thoroughly realized performances of their repertoire. Clients have gone on to Broadway, top graduate programs in opera as well as successful careers in the pop and indie music worlds.
Performing Arts Professional
May, 1999 - Aug, 2010Freelance
My performance career spans opera, straight theater, musical theater and television. I have performed roles in major New York City venues (New World Stages, City Center, Symphony Space, Abingdon Theater, West End Theater) top regional theaters (Goodspeed Opera House, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Atlanta Theater of the Stars, Kansas City Starlight, Westchester Broadway, Seaside Music Theater, Ohio Light Opera) as well as in National and European Tours. Television credits include guest appearances on Saturday Night Live and Guiding Light.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice
Aug, 1995 - May, 1999Oberlin Conservatory
Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy
Aug, 2009 - Jun, 2010New York University
Master of Music in vocal performance
Aug, 2007 - May, 2008New York University
Awards
Outstanding Vocal Achievement
May, 1995National Foundation for the Arts
Best Actress in a Play (nomination)
Aug, 2010Midtown International Theatre Festival, NYC
Jan Peerce Fellowship
May, 2008New York University
Phi Kappa Lambda
May, 1999Oberlin Conservatory
Affiliations
Actors' Equity Association
Aug, 2002Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.
SAG-AFTRA
May, 2008SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. With national offices in Los Angeles and New York, and local offices nationwide, SAG-AFTRA members work together to secure the strongest protections for media artists into the 21st century and beyond.
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