Piano with Frederic R.

Fred holds a bachelors degree in Music Education from Westminster Choir College, one of the nations most prestigious music schools, and a masters degree in Vocal Performance from East Carolina University. He has ten years of experience teaching voice and piano, and is certified in Dalcrose, Orff, 4-MAT and Kodaly teaching methods. His teaching experience includes running a studio of 20 students in Chapel Hill, NC, and as a faculty voice teacher at The Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, NC. He enjoys working with students of all ages to help them develop a love of music while reaching their full potential. In addition to being an experienced teacher, Fred is also an accomplished performer, and he uses his experience to help his students achieve their goals. In his home state of North Carolina, he starred in two productions by Triangle Opera Studios. In 2010, he was featured in the popular operatic double-bill Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci. He appeared in the company’s Don Giovanni as the infamous libertine’s comical side-kick, Leporello. He also sang the role of Morales in Capitol Opera’s Carmen. Most recently, he starred as Figaro in the Barber of Seville with both Wyckoff Opera Company and Washington Heights Opera Company. He has also performed in several prominent music festivals, including starring as Don Alfonso in a production of Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte at the Opera Theater and Music Festival of Lucca. And for Spoleto’s Vocal Arts Symposium, he starred in the vocally taxing role of Enrico in Lucia di Lammermoor. Fred has also appeared in numerous opera concerts, Broadway musical reviews and Lieder recitals across the state and regularly contributes his talents to various fundraising events and music education outreach programs. *** Lesson Details *** I draw upon training in several disciplines including Dalcroze, Orff, 4-MAT and Kodaly to tailor every lesson to each student's goals and needs. I am very detail oriented, but I know that we tend to experience a higher degree of success while enjoying the task at hand. *** Studio Equipment *** Piano, Music stand, Mirrors, Desk, Chairs, Couch, Computer with recording capability and internet access *** Specialties *** Trained and certified in Kodaly, Orff, Dalcroze, and 4MAT teaching methodologies. I specialize in Classical vocal technique, but am comfortable with most styles.