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Barbee M.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 13-80

Speaks English

Teaching since 2007

Master of Music-Vocal Performance

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Have fun learning piano with a professional pianist and experienced teacher!

Never played before? Played years ago and want to start again? Looking for a new teacher? Wherever you are in your development I can help you establish good technique to play any style beautifully and expressively. Includes technique, sight-reading, musicality, repertoire selection, music theory, etc., according to the student's experience and needs.

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Tuesday

11 AM-1:15 PM

Wednesday

9 AM-11:15 AM

12:30 PM-3 PM

Thursday

9 AM-3 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

45 minutes

$70

60 minutes

$85

About Barbee M.

4.9

(37)

*PLEASE NOTE* For afternoon/evening lesson times (after 2:00pm EST), I am only accepting weekly students. If you would like to take lessons less frequently, please sign up for an earlier lesson time. Hi! My name is Barbee and I’ve been teaching and performing professionally for over thirteen years. I love helping my students reach their musical goals, while having fun making music at the same time! I accept students of all levels and ages 13 and up for online lessons. Some of my current and former students are working professionals with credits including Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, opera, film, TV, and more. Many of my students are teenagers who aspire to study music and/or theatre in college and become professional performers. And of course many are enthusiastic avocational singers and pianists who simply love music and want to work on their technique in a fun environment. Some recent student accomplishments include: *Leading roles in musicals and operas *International concert tours *Acceptance to multiple NYC performing arts high schools *Multiple scholarship offers from universities to study music *Acceptance to pre-professional training programs such as Paper Mill Playhouse and AMDA Summer Conservatories Both voice and piano lessons are based on a foundation of healthy technique while incorporating musicianship skills and encouraging the student to develop their own creativity. I am experienced in teaching many genres and styles including Broadway/musical theater, classical/opera, pop, rock, R&B, country, and folk. I encourage my students to explore new styles and apply good technique to any style they may choose to sing or play. I love helping my students prepare for auditions. As an active performer myself I have auditioned many, MANY times for different organizations, and I have also been on "the other side of the table" and I know what qualities audition panels are looking for. Let me help you show your best qualities at your audition! I strive to create a lesson environment that is open and honest, where my students are never afraid to ask questions or try something new. I am always happy to explain concepts in a different way and I encourage improvisation and creativity in addition to healthy technique and strong musicianship. If you have any questions for me, please don’t hesitate to send me a message via my profile. In-studio equipment: Yamaha P-115 digital piano with 3-pedal unit and bench, music stands, large library of scores and anthologies for repertoire exploration. Please note that you MUST have an acoustic or digital piano with weighted keys for in-home piano lessons. You MUST have a piano or keyboard for in-home voice lessons. If you are looking to purchase an instrument I am happy to provide recommendations. Please note that students are expected to purchase all music, curriculum, and other materials as appropriate.

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95%

4.9

37 Reviews

Nicole

Online

Barbee is fantastic! She is so kind and supportive. She is very good at giving suggestions and helping you improve without ever making you feel like you did something incorrectly or badly. In every class with her, I learn a lot and have a ton of fun!

Posted Jun 10, 2021

Jennifer

Online

She started from right where my current abilities are. I didn't feel judged or discouraged. She explains, or better yet, lets the student figure out the drawbacks and benefits of various techniques. The hour flew by.

Posted Mar 1, 2021

Alyssa

Online

Amazing!

Posted Jan 8, 2021

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Experience

Soprano Soloist

Sep, 2018 - Present

Saint John's in the Village

Actor

May, 2018 - Jul, 2018

Light Opera of New Jersey

Soprano Choir in The Hunchback of Notre Dame, July 2018

Soprano

Jul, 2017 - Jul, 2017

Geneva Light Opera

Donna Anna (cover) in Don Giovanni, July 2017

Soprano

Oct, 2016 - Present

Bronx Opera Company

Vitellia in La clemenza di Tito, May 2022 Yum-Yum in The Mikado, April/May 2019 Konstanze in The Abduction from the Seraglio, January 2018 Anne Page in Sir John in Love, January 2017

Soprano

Mar, 2016 - Apr, 2016

New Jersey Music Society

"Love Songs from Opera to Broadway," March and April 2016

Voice and Piano Instructor, Music Director

Sep, 2015 - May, 2021

Professional Arts Academy

-Teach 20 private voice and piano students weekly, ages 5-18 -Plan recital repertoire for semiannual vocal/piano recital -Accompany vocal students at the piano in recital -Music direct Musical Theatre Intensive class and year-end musical

Soprano

May, 2015 - Jun, 2016

New Rochelle Opera

Ines in Il trovatore, June 2016 Frasquita in Carmen, June 2015

Interim Piano Instructor

Apr, 2015 - May, 2015

6th Borough Music Academy, Hoboken

Soprano

Nov, 2014 - Present

Opera Theatre of Montclair

Dew Fairy in Hansel and Gretel, September 2018 Rosalinde in Die Fledermaus (excerpts), December 2016 Galatea in Acis and Galatea, September 2016 Pamina in The Magic Flute, May 2015-March 2016 Soprano Chorus in Nabucco, January 2015

Soprano Soloist

Oct, 2014 - Jun, 2018

Church of the Atonement, Tenafly

Pergolesi Stabat Mater, March 2018 Britten A Ceremony of Carols, December 2017 Mozart Exsultate, jubilate, March 2017 Saint-Saens Christmas Oratorio, December 2016 Fauré Requiem, March 2016 Bach Cantata 89, March 2015 Vivaldi Gloria, December 2014

After School Voice and Piano Instructor

Dec, 2013 - May, 2014

The Mandelstam School, South Miami

Soprano

Aug, 2013 - Sep, 2013

Miami Lyric Opera

Prima conversa in Suor Angelica, September 2013

Soprano

Aug, 2013 - Mar, 2014

The Opera Atelier, Miami

Susanna in Le nozze di Figaro (excerpts), October 2013/March 2014

Soprano Section Leader/Soloist

Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2014

St. Patrick Church, Miami Beach

Alto Section Leader/Cantor/Soloist

Apr, 2010 - Jun, 2011

St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Jacksonville

Assistant Conductor

May, 2009 - Apr, 2011

University of North Florida Choral Department, Jacksonville

Freelance Soprano

Aug, 2007 - Present

Self-Employed

Voice and Piano Instructor

Jan, 2007 - Present

Self-Employed

Education

Bachelor of Music-Vocal Performance

Aug, 2007 - Apr, 2011

University of North Florida

Master of Music-Vocal Performance

Aug, 2011 - May, 2013

Frost School of Music, University of Miami

Certifications

Substitute Teacher

Nov, 2014

New Jersey Department of Education

Certified substitute teacher for New Jersey public schools.

Awards

William Brown Memorial Voice Scholarship

Aug, 2007

University of North Florida

Finalist

Mar, 2020

Opera Ithaca Edward M. Murray International Vocal Competition

Eastern Region Finalist

Nov, 2019

NATS Artist Awards

National Semi-Finalist

Apr, 2018

New York Lyric Opera Theatre Competition

Grant Recipient

Nov, 2015

Gerda Lissner Foundation Art Song Competition

National Semi-Finalist

Apr, 2014

New York Lyric Opera Theatre Competition

Georgina Dieter Dennis Voice Scholarship

Aug, 2012

Georgina Dieter Dennis Foundation

Winner, Recital Competition

Jul, 2012

Frost School of Music at Salzburg Training Program

Outstanding Musician Award

Apr, 2011

University of North Florida

Regional Semi-Finalist

Apr, 2010

NATS Student Auditions

Local 1st Place Winner

Mar, 2010

NATS Student Auditions

Affiliations

National Association of Teachers of Singing

Jan, 2015

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 Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)

Oct, 2022

The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) is the labor union that represents artists from numerous disciplines that create America's operatic, dance, and choral heritage. Whether our members are soloists, choral singers, actors, ballet dancers, or production staff, our union is a strong force in guaranteeing that our nation's artistic institutions adhere to fair labor practices, securing both gainful employment and quality of life for our artists.