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Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedAbout Christiaan S.
Christiaan's students have sung at Madison Square Garden and Columbia University, and secured admittance to Master's degrees at NYU and London's Royal Central School. Christiaan's teaching style blends the joy and play of music with discipline through exercises, physiology, Alexander Technique, text analysis, and acting in order to achieve your greatest musical dreams.
Christiaan played Gaston in the Broadway tour of Beauty and the Beast. He has three opera degrees and has worked with opera legends Marilyn Horne and Jake Heggie. He works with Lady Gaga's teacher, he arranged his own recital of pop songs at Carnegie Hall, he has written and recorded in Nashville and the U.K, and his latest project, a big band album titled, "Come Fly With Us," is available on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.
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WOW! Seriously, he's that good.
Before I started my lessons with Christiaan I would blow my voice out during extended singing sessions and knew I needed to find a vocal coach with the expertise to help me to prevent permanent damage. He quickly identified my strengths and weaknesses and gave me many tools and techniques I never even thought I'd be capable of.
Christiaan has an amazing teaching style and always brings positive energy to each lesson. He knows how to offer constructive criticism in a gentle way that makes you excited to want to do better.
I'm much more motivated and confident as a singer-songwriter as a result of these lessons and I can't thank him enough for bringing that element to my life.

I took classes with Christiaan for about a year and a half. He is a really experienced singer, and his lessons were amazing!
We worked together for a grad school audition for vocal performance. I would not have got the offer without Christiaan. He was super helpful, patient, and really helped me become a better singer/performer! Definitely recommend his lessons!

I just had my first lesson with Christiaan. He was amazing. Gentle, very positive, and really good at observing and figuring out my strengths and weaknesses. He's also inspired me to learn with his love of music and thoughtful approach.

I was blown away by his knowledge and assessment of the skills I should prioritize. My mind was blown several times. Excellent pedagogy and very personable!

I've had a great experience taking lessons with Christiaan! I've had about 10 lessons total now. As someone who doesn't have a background singing, I was definitely a bit nervous going into it, but that didn't last long -- Christiaan's friendly and extremely talented. I especially appreciate that he provides context about posture, history, anatomy, etc. and that he took time early on to learn about my goals. Last but not least, I'm happy with my results so far!

My daughter is taking vocal lessons with Christiaan for about a few months.
It is amazing how much she grew throughout this period not only in singing but also in acting and stage appearance. He is a great instructor working on every little detail to make sure that my daughter could understand every aspect of what she was working on. if anyone is looking for a teacher who is kind and patient and professional, I would recommend Christiaan.

Christiaan is a very nice and competent vocal trainer.
He’s patient and it doesn’t get frustrated easily.
The time flies when I work with him and I definitely saw improvements just after 5 lessons.
It really makes you want to keep studying and working hard!
Thanks prof!
Luca

Best singing instructor I’ve ever had! Over the years it’s been hard to find a balance of a good learning experience and comfortability when taking lessons. One or the other was always lacking, but not with Christiaan! I learn so much AND have a good time. I feel myself improving and getting more confident each lesson.

Great, thanks a lot! got somewhere!


Christiaan has been working on his own music for quite some time and his knowledge of various musical genres to reference and borrow from for influences and ideas is so vast based on his long background in music. What is refreshing about working with him is he is open to so many forms of music. As he states it, " music is music". it provides a fresh approach. I am very pleased with this expanded viewpoint.



I was a little nervous but he put me at ease. He allowed me to go at my own pace. I would definitely recommend him.

Christiaan is the real deal in terms of singing, with capabilities in multiple genres (opera, Broadway, popular, etc). Very knowledgeable and easygoing style. I really enjoy learning from him!

Best Instructor Ever. Although, by default, because in truth he's the only instructor I've ever had. Took the leap to get some training in an effort to dazzle my fiance at our wedding coming up this summer. Was I apprehensive? Sure! Was I skeptical? Absolutely! Was I intimidated? Perhaps. Were any of these fears justified?? Not at all!!! Christiaan has been warm, welcoming, and most importantly a great coach. I have felt that I've improved quite a bit considering I've only had two lessons so far. I can only imagine the results after all five. I might even opt for five more. That being said, he certainly will NOT disappoint. Anyone who has a passion for vocal art or motivated to up their level, I highly recommend you put the excuses aside, and hit this dude up. He knows what he's doing, and his accomplishments speak for themselves.

Nice and patient teacher! I highly recommend him!

Christiaan is great! Very encouraging, patient and knowledgeable. I'm looking forward to my continued lessons with him.

Hi guys, does someone have Christians number ?

Awesome lesson and can't wait for the next one


So far, so good! Christiaan is friendly and supportive and encouraging. Not to mention, an awesome singer himself. Looking forward to future lessons!

Thank you Christiaan for sharing your expertise. Your breathing techniques, workouts and discipline really helped me. Your background knowledge is terrific. You are among the best teachers and communicators I have had to advance my style. I am so appreciative.

Christiaan was so helpful and knowledgeable about Ableton software. He helped me navigate and load new sounds, as well as work on some original music with such ease. He has an amazing grasp of music composition that strengthens the what one can do with this software. i really gained a lot from my lesson.

I have always enjoyed singing and never had formal training. Christiaan is a patient and encouraging instructor. I learned so much about control and breathing in a short time. He has such extensive knowledge to share.

Christiaan is an awesome instructor. He guides me through the most informative and productive lessons! Highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve at any level!

Loving the opera lessons, Christiaan!

Christiaan came to our apartment and really helped my son get ready for audition season
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8 Photos & VideosExperience
Gaston
Aug 2015 - Jul 2016Beauty and the Beast National Tour
Performed all 326 of 326 shows as Gaston.
Education
Certificate of Opera Performance
Aug 2010 - May 2012Boston University Opera Institute
MM - Voice
Aug 2008 - Jun 2010Indiana University-Bloomington Jacobs School of Music
BM - Voice Performance
Aug 2004 - May 2008University of Wisconsin-Madison
Languages
Czech
Professional Proficiency
French
Professional Proficiency
German
Professional Proficiency
German Latin
Professional Proficiency
Italian
Professional Proficiency
Italian Latin
Professional Proficiency
Russian
Limited Proficiency
Yiddish
Limited Proficiency
Awards
Phyllis Curtain Award
Aug 2011Boston University Opera Institute
Nora Sands Award
Mar 2009Orpheus Vocal Competition
Affiliations
Actors' Equity Association
Jan 2017American Guild of Musical Artists
Jan 2012Let Our Student Counselors Help You
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