Guitar with Katherine F.

Performance Leadership Certificate - Cornell University Executive Leadership Certificate - Cornell University MM Degree - University of Miami Frost School of Music BM Degree, Highest Honors, Berklee College of Music University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Billboard-charting, internationally-acclaimed, and third generation artist Katherine is the world class choice for your training! She is a multiple award winning performer, recording and spoken word artist and humanitarian. She has recorded and performed throughout the world with Grammy and Latin Grammy winners and several legendary names in jazz and adult contemporary music. She has performed for celebrities, for the Mayor of Miami-Dade County and on the Hollywood and Las Vegas red carpet, live on NBC 6 and Telemundo, on stages with Latin jazz greats Celia Cruz and Tito Puente Jr., and to a packed house at many venues. She has even inspired audiences at major sporting events, singing the National Anthem multiple times for World Series Champions The Florida Marlins, and performing for The Ericsson Open (only female artist), The Miami Marathon and national tour dates for NASCAR. Her students have won competitions and awards and she teaches over 25+ genres. Her award-winning clients include Grammy Nominees, professional actors, corporate executives, busy moms, music teachers, children, gifted/magnet students, teens and many others. Her students have appeared with the Florida Grand Opera, in regional theaters, and performed on stage, in films and on major network television shows. They have also received acceptance to the top performing arts camps and conservatories in the nation. Down-to-earth, funny and knowledgeable, she has taught students from many different backgrounds and walks of life around the country and is known for her ability to produce results! She really has a passion to share her love for music with you! Her ability to connect with students is matched by her experience. Katherine started composing at age four and the following year was the leading actress in a school play with her first jazz vocal solo performance occurring a few months later.. She studied music and stage performance with her mother, a concert pianist and composer and her father, a trombonist/arranger who toured with The Boston Pops and played under classical music legends Igor Stravinsky and Paul Hindemith. In addition to teaching on the Faculty of several universities, she served for two consecutive years as Broadway Voice Adjudicator for the Los Angeles Music Center's Annual Spotlight Awards, alongside Original Cast members of Les Misérables. She also adjudicated for the ARTS Recognition and Talent Search (Voice) and for NFMC Junior Piano Festival and was a Guest Lecturer/Performer for the NFMC and Rotary Club among others. She has over a decades worth of teaching, directing and producing experience in classical and contemporary music, acting and musical theater. Katherine has taught music, voice and acting at fine schools throughout the nation, and recently served as Emcee and Director for an international talent showcase in Nashville. Katherine's students have enriched their lives and improved their health, posture, academic performance, communication skills and self-confidence. She's really looking forward to meeting you or your child and joining you on your exciting new journey! *** Lesson Details *** You're going to get amazing quality for a great value! All levels accepted, however must be a serious student. Lessons are an exciting interplay between instructor and student. Pace is tailored to each individual, depending on age, interests and goals. The goal is to learn new things, expand your mind and have fun. Yoga and body stretches, posture and breathing, identifying your voice type, strengths and weaknesses, repertoire, self-analysis and more. Learn how to listen to your own voice, the inner voice within. Instrumental students learn from a variety of method books and by ear, depending on choice of style. Acting students learn from a variety of methods, depending on age and experience. Classical and contemporary; stage and film. You'll end up stretching yourself with amazing new things! Fluid combo of high-quality instruction, flexible approaches and firm, gentle discipline with lots of humor. Regular practice times are encouraged. The more you prepare, the more you get out of it. *** Studio Equipment *** Beautiful Dedicated Music Room: Acoustic Piano, guitars. Various Musical Instruments, Extensive Library of Repertoire and Books, Music Toys for kids, Copier for Sheet Music, Coffee/Tea/Water for Students, Chairs, Sofa. *** Travel Equipment *** Music and acting books, staff paper, microphone, etc. *** Specialties *** Piano, all ages and levels; Voice, serious students or adult learners; Acting; Musical Theatre; Guitar