Elena B., Astoria, New York Musical Theater Teacher | Teaches Private Lessons in 11103

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Elena B.

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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Age: 13+

Speaks English

Teaching since 2008

Doctor of Musical Arts, Vocal Pedagogy and Performance

About Elena B.

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I'm a native New Yorker, and I'm thrilled to return home after getting my DMA (Vocal Pedagogy and Performance) in Miami. I have taught voice for over ten years, and it's my favorite thing to do - so much so, in fact, that for three years I commuted from Boston to NY twice a month just to see my students! If we work together, you’ll have my utmost dedication to your progress and process. Lessons with me are lively, positive and student-centered; rather than "me teaching you", the process is collaborative. I believe that building self-awareness is paramount. Rather than a lesson consisting of only my instructions, you'll be expected to give own feedback regarding what you're learning. Encouraging such self-reliance not only boosts confidence and musicianship, but also enables her to trust what you know rather than just "do as the teacher says". Just as each personality is individual, every artist is unique. Let's find out what your voice brings to the table! I’ve served on the faculty of the Franklin School of Performing Arts and the Miami Conservatory of Music, and I’ve taught both classroom and applied voice for the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. I have completed all three levels of Shenandoah Universtiy’s CCM Vocal Pedagogy Institute, which enables me to teach contemporary styles as well as classical and musical theatre. My studio is currently open for lessons in both New York, NY and Long Island, NY. Interested? Let’s talk - I can't wait to hear how I can best help you.

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28-35th Street

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8th Avenue

Teaching Hours

Tuesday

7 AM-11 AM

Wednesday

7 AM-2 PM

Thursday

7 AM-2 PM

Friday

7 AM-3 PM

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Pricing

45 minutes

$50

60 minutes

$70

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Experience

Vocal Master Class Clinican

May, 2014 - Present

East Islip School District, East Islip, NY

Musically and dramatically coached high school students in a class of 40 on their solos prepared for competition. Provided extra private coachings for interested students.

Voice Teacher

Sep, 2016 - May, 2017

Miami Conservatory of Music

Taught weekly private voice lessons to students ages 6-40. Prepared students for recitals, competitions, and festivals.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Aug, 2016 - Dec, 2017

University of Miami, Frost School of Music

Instructor of record for Lyric Diction for Singers (English, Italian, German, and French). Taught applied voice in multiple styles (classical, musical theatre, pop). Teaching Assistant for Vocal Pedagogy and Musical Theatre Workshop.

Voice Instructor

Sep, 2014 - Jun, 2015

Franklin School for the Performing Arts

Taught weekly private voice lessons and group classes to students from second grade through postgraduate. Organized and accompanied annual studio recital. Introduced students to healthy technique, musicianship, repertoire in varied languages and genres, and mind-body self-awareness.

Substitute Voice Teacher

Mar, 2014 - Mar, 2015

Tufts University Community Programs

Guided beginning singers in pair/”duet” lessons, ages seven through 20, on healthy vocal technique, song interpretation, and release of inhibitions.

Teaching Artist

Sep, 2013 - Dec, 2013

via Longy School of Music of Bard College

Designed and co-directed a hands-on lesson that explored Messiaen’s use of color in “Pourquoi?”. Successfully implemented in two urban sixth grade classrooms in Cambridge and Dorchester, MA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh0Qj0U4AiQ

Piano Accompanist

Sep, 2004 - Present

East Islip School District, East Islip, NY

Accompanying school music department’s choir, band, and orchestral concerts and competitions. Accompanying singers and instrumentalists competing in the New York State School Music Association’s solo festival, Levels 4-All-State.

Education

Masters of Music, Vocal Performance

Sep, 2012 - May, 2014

Longy School of Music of Bard College

Doctor of Musical Arts, Vocal Pedagogy and Performance

Aug, 2015 - May, 2018

University of Miami, Frost School of Music

Affiliations

National Association of Teachers of Singing

Jun, 2014

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.