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Beginner, IntermediateAbout Gretchen T.
My name is Gretchen Tucker. I am a classically trained soprano. I have been singing for over 20 years. I hold a B.A. in Music from Keene State College and I am currently training to become a board certified music therapist. The way I have succeeded in lessons and my teaching philosophy is a holistic method. We set your goals as a singer, work on warms ups and technique, we discuss the anatomy, sing your songs, get into character. I sing a few different styles so I think I am versatile in my approach and what I have been trained for. My best areas are popular, jazz, musical theatre, and classical (religious, opera, and art songs). I also believe singing is personal and that our voices and art should be nurtured. I look forward to speaking with you to see if it is a good fit.
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A talented, patient teacher, Gretchen epitomizes the best qualities for musical instruction. Her technical knowledge of music theory is by far the most complete and deepest of anyone I have encountered. She has encouraged the gradual emerging of a latent talent talent I never knew I had as I was always discouraged from attempting any musical education.
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Nursing Home Entertainer
Oct 2019 - PresentPoet's Seat Nursing Home
Serving in an adult day health care center and nursing homes bringing musical entertainment, sing-a-longs, and education. Some of the programs have themes such as different time periods such as World War II./1940s music or seasonal themes serving various populations brining music in a therapeutic way under the activities department at these facilities.
Music Therapy Volutneer
May 2017 - PresentVarious Companies
Volunteer work for academic projects, practicum, and internship in a music therapy setting. Sing-a-longs and musical programs for nursing homes and veterans are other services. Volunteered as a tutor in the special education department in high school, volunteered at the YMCA with children participating in sporting events advocating for safety through their activities. Experience with HIPPA, confidentiality, benefits administration, and investigations in human resources work.
Musical Historian/Soprano
May 2017 - PresentVarga Girl Industries
Serves as the music director and program coordinator for music/entertainment and cultural functions of the organization. Duties include creation of events based on clients vision and preferences from historic music lectures and presentations, music historic research initiatives, music programs, vocal performance, special events, and parades. Past events have been sing-a-longs, USO performance, patriotic, classical, and special programs from various time periods.
Soprano
May 1998 - PresentGretchen Tucker, Soprano
Serves as a classically trained soprano specializing in classical repertoire in weddings, funerals, religious, corporate events, holiday, and patriotic settings. Additional services include music education such as voice lessons, music theory, and music history. Sound healing and music therapy in training are future service offerings.
Education
Music Therapy
May 2019 - PresentSaint Mary of the Woods College
Human Resources, M.S.
Sep 2011 - May 2014Emmanuel College
Management, B.S.
Jan 2008 - May 2011Keene State College
Music History, B.A.
Jan 2008 - May 2011Keene Stater College
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
German
Limited Proficiency
Certifications
Vocal Training Course
Jun 2019Voice Lessons to the World
Music Therapy and Sound Healing
Apr 2019Greenfield Community College
Awards
Musical Appreciation
Dec 2018Sons of the American Revolution
Most Devoted Singer
Mar 2008Main Street Arts
Excellence in Chorus
Jun 2003Pioneer Valley Regional High School
Excellent Example to Others in Chorus
Jun 2002Pioneer Valley Regional High School
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