About Annalise S.
I am a very positive and patient teacher. I focus 50% of my lessons on physical and vocal warm-ups and 50% on the student's chosen singing and/or acting repertoire. I look forward to working with students of all levels and find joy in helping people find their voice.
I earned my bachelor of music in vocal performance from the University of Redlands and my MFA in Acting from UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television.
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Annalise has a very impressive background in music and education, and it really reflects through her lessons with my daughter. She has instilled a lot of confidence in my daughter, to the point that she tried out for, and made, Advanced Choir at her school. I very highly recommend Annalise!

He found the lesson enjoyable and wanted to continue practicing the drills he learned

He found the lesson enjoyable and wanted to continue practicing the drills he learned

Annalise is an excellent vocalist, and she passes her wealth of talent on to her students. A+, cannot recommend highly enough.

She is very easy to work with & accommodating with times. She is a very good teacher.
Talented Teacher
Annalise is a wonderful teacher with a strong passion to spread her knowledge of music to others. I've had the pleasure of working with her in operas and musicals and can honestly say that she is incredibly talented and has a wonderful gift. She is patient and knows how to make lessons a fun learning experience. A true treasure!
very nice
she is very good teacher . good communication. very caring
She's a great teacher!
I've been taking singing lessons from Annalise for a while. There is no denying that my singing has improved since I started! Not only that, she also convinced me to audition (and eventually perform) in a musical (something I never thought I would have the courage to do)! She's a kind, energetic, fun, and encouraging voice teacher! You won't regret a lesson with her! :)
Wonderful & Patient
I have been taking singing lessons with Annalise for a while now I can say without a shadow of a doubt that she is fantastic. Not only do I sound better but I feel more confident. I am taking lessons for a specific audition, but she doesn't just focus on the songs I'm trying to learn but on the fundamentals helping me to build a stronger foundation. I highly recommend Annalise for any of your singing needs!
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Experience
Graduate Assistant
Sep 2017 - PresentUCLA
Teacher of Beginning Acting at UCLA.
Soloist
Jul 2016 - PresentCalifornia Philharmonic
I have soloed with the CalPhil at Walt Disney Concert Hall for three seasons.
Actor/Singer
Apr 2012 - PresentSelf
I have performed in major concert venues, theatres, and music halls around the world, with most of my time spent in Southern California. I have enjoyed acting and singing for stage and screen since childhood. My most recent work was as Micaela from the opera "Carmen" with the California Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall and as Rebecca Blue in the original one woman wrestling show "Wrestling With Tomorrow" which debuted at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival.
Voice Teacher
Apr 2012 - PresentTakelessons.com
Education
Improv Acting
Feb 2015 - PresentThe Second City
MFA Theater, Film, and Television - Acting
Aug 2016 - Jun 2019UCLA
Bachelor of Music - Vocal Performance
Aug 2008 - May 2012University of Redlands
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Awards
Jack Nicholson Prize in Acting
Jun 2018Jack Nicholson
Streisand Sony Fellowship
Nov 2017Barbra Streisand and Sony Pictures
Hollywood Foreign Press Acting Fellowship
Sep 2017Hollywood Foreign Press
Affiliations
UCLA Alumni
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