Singing with Bryan D.

***If you do not see a time/location on my availability that works for you, please feel free to inquire. Locations/times are flexible!*** Bryan has a passion for helping students to find their own voice within a variety of genres. Currently pursuing his Doctorate in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he maintains a studio of about 20 students, most of whom major in Musical Theatre Performance. Bryan has a background in both Contemporary (Pop/Rock/Musical Theatre) and Classical Voice, and believes in the importance of a strong technical background as the key to achieving a freedom of expression in whatever genre students choose to pursue. At Temple University, he has also served as an accompanist for various Musical Theatre workshop classes, as well as Music Directing productions such as Sheik and Sater's Spring Awakening (in 2012) and Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon (upcoming in Fall, 2014). Bryan has experience working with children (elementary and middle school aged), high school-age young adults, college students, and adults. He believes that everyone should have the ability to find enjoyment and fulfillment in their music, whether they plan on pursuing a performing career, or simply want to explore a new hobby. There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to teaching singing, but rather, every student is different and should be taught with this in mind. As a performer, Bryan's operatic roles include the title role in Handel's Giulio Cesare in Egitto, the Sorceress in Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, and Orfeo in Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice. He has also appeared as Mary Sunshine in Kander and Ebb's Chicago: The Musical. Student Testimonials: "Bryan D. is an excellent voice teacher as well as an excellent piano player which is always extremely awesome in a lesson. He has taught me many important techniques such as creating space in the voice and not getting trapped in the nose. He offers great breathing and warm-up exercises and has a great understanding of many styles of music which allows me to broaden myself outside of my comfort zone of singing. We have explored using the voice in different ways, and have explored using head space. He uses great analogies and images to describe technique which I find very helpful and beneficial. I love studying with Bryan and recommend him to everyone!" ~ Mike N. "I have had many teachers through my 10+ years of singing and Bryan D. has definitely and without a doubt been one of the best. I know when I come into a lesson, I will learn something new every time and leave feeling inspired. He has worked on everything with me from Musical Theater to Opera and Pop to Rock and everything in between. He provides a safe and encouraging environment, while just having fun! I would highly recommend him to anyone! " ~Amanda S. "Bryan has improved my singing abilities 100%. Since training with Bryan I have learned about every different style of singing from classical, to pop, to jazz, to musical theater, and have seen incredible growth. I am always pushed to do better and am always told when there is a noticeable improvement! I have become so spoiled having lessons with Bryan because he is the most brilliant accompanist and really knows how to make the performer shine. On top of his skill and knowledge he is also an all around wonderful guy who genuinely cares about his students. I would highly recommend Bryan to anyone!" ~Kevin M.