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Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2002
BFA Voice, Music, Jazz and Contemporary Music

    Associate Coach & protégé of legendary multi-Grammy & Tony winners’ vocal coach, Katie Agresta

    "My main goal for you is to help you strengthen and protect your voice while giving you the confidence to take your singing to the next level - and from there? - consistently progress. I will help you achieve control and artistry and give you the tools to reach your particular vocal goals. I can help you with all your vocal and music needs, from beginner through professional levels and cover a wide range of technique and performance coaching : vocal technique, performance coaching, warm-ups, sight-reading, solfege, ear training, music theory, pitch control, breath control, phrasing, dynamics, active listening, diaphragm support, tone creation, sound placement, blending registers, break elimination, song interpretation, vocal performance, repertoire, medleys & mash-ups, harmonizing, back-up singing, improv & scat, scales & runs, falsetto & head voice, range expansion, stamina & agility, stage presence, vocal health, acting for singers, songwriting, arranging, recording, production, overdubs & tracking, all genres - all ages " A highly sort-after vocal coach, many of Nina’s current & former students have attained professional & academic success -NYSSMA & NAfME All County / All State Choirs, University Degrees, Professional auditions. They range from a Portugul pop star, to Bollywood singers, a Metropolitan Opera singer, multiple Broadway cast members, Metropolitan Opera Children’s Choir singers, and many professional performing & recording jazz, rock, pop, country, blues, gospel, classical & variety, even a few rap, artists. An Associate Coach & protégé of legendary multi-Grammy & Tony winners’ vocal coach, Katie Agresta, Nina holds a BFA in Jazz & Contemporary Music & Voice from The New School University. Nina is a Billboard Award and multiple Song of the Year Awards winner. Nina studied Opera with Prof. Kathleen Blix and Jazz with Dr. Dave LaLama at Hofstra University as well as all classical and contemporary genres, songwriting & production with Billboard award winner Elisa Hale, & Grammy winners Harry Whitaker & Bob Stander.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    3 PM-3:30 PM
    7 PM-8:59 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-9 AM
    10 AM-12 PM
    7 PM-8:59 PM
    Thursday
    1:30 PM-3 PM
    7 PM-8:59 PM
    Friday
    7 PM-8:59 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-12 PM
    2 PM-4 PM
    Sunday
    8 AM-9 AM
    11:30 AM-12 PM
    12:30 PM-1 PM
    2 PM-2:30 PM
    7 PM-8:59 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $20
    45 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $40
    90 minutes
    $60

    About Nina T.

    4.7
    (47)
    81k Followers Nina ®️™️Billboard&multipleSong oftheYear awards winner. Singer / songwriter / voice teacher / An Associate Coach & protégé of legendary multi-Grammy & Tony winners’ vocal coach, Katie Agresta, Nina holds a BFA in Jazz & Contemporary Music & Voice from The New School University. Nina studied Opera with Prof. Kathleen Blix and Jazz with Dr. Dave LaLama at Hofstra University as well as all classical and contemporary genres, songwriting & production with award-winning coach, Elisa Hale A highly sought-after vocal coach, many of Nina’s current & former students have attained professional & academic success -NYSSMA & NAfME All County / All State Choirs, University Degrees, Professional auditions. They range from a Portugul pop star, to Bollywood singers, a Metropolitan Opera singer, multiple Broadway cast members, Metropolitan Opera Children’s Choir singers, and many professional performing & recording jazz, rock, pop, country, blues, gospel, classical & variety, even a few rap artists. "My main goal for you is to protect your voice while giving you the confidence to take your singing to the next level - and from there? - consistently progress. I will help you achieve control and artistry and give you the tools to reach your particular vocal goals. I can help you with all your vocal and music needs, from beginner through professional levels and cover a wide range of technique and performance coaching : vocal technique, performance coaching, warm-ups, sight-reading, solfege, ear training, music theory, pitch control, breath control, phrasing, dynamics, active listening, diaphragm support, tone creation, sound placement, blending registers, break elimination, song interpretation, vocal performance, repertoire, medleys & mash-ups, harmonizing, back-up singing, improv & scat, scales & runs, falsetto & head voice, range expansion, stamina & agility, stage presence, vocal health, acting for singers, songwriting, arranging, recording, production, overdubs & tracking, all genres - all ages I sincerely hope you and your family have been safe and sound during these rough times of global illness. Singing is still not allowed in schools or in public but that does not mean we have to stop using our voice. In times of crisis, music helps us manage our stress and bring joy to our lives. Gives us a sense of purpose and a sense of community even when we may be alone. Now more than ever, a singer needs to protect their voice and, expand their knowledge and technique to meet the new normal where performance includes even more virtual and visual venues and your audience is no longer contained to a small club or even large concert arena - it is now the population of the entire globe ! - I will do all I can to make sure you, as a vocalist and contributor to our planet's artistic achievements, are equipped with the tools to put your best voice forward.
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    47 Reviews
    Varlessa
    Teacher's studio
    I learned some new things about singing.
    Posted May 9, 2023
    Gerica grace
    Teacher's studio
    Incredible teacher! I learned so much in such a small time it’s been 2 years with her and cause of her help I am a signed songwriter with Columbia nina did that she goes above and beyond for all her students
    Posted Apr 30, 2023
    Ida
    Teacher's studio
    Provided instructions that were easy and fun to follow. Excited about future lessons!
    Posted Apr 28, 2023
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    Experience

    Voice & Music Teacher, NYSSMA Specialist

    Feb, 2011 - Present

    Sam Ash Music Stores

    Vocal Coach (also Music & Theory) NAfME/NYSSMA Specialist training elementary, secondary, college voice students for National and Regional Conferences, Auditions, Juries and Finals Vocal Coach students range from children through teens and adults including professional performing & recording jazz, rock, contemporary, country, blues, gospel, R&B, opera, classical & variety artists.

    Associate Coach & Vocal Pro

    Sep, 2006 - Present

    Katie Agresta Studios / Magicsong Studios

    Vocal Pro : performing and recording vocalist for hire: lead, background, harmonies, multiple genres, production and vocal/instrument arrangements Associate Coach: one of only three coaches certified world-wide to teach the legendary "Katie Agresta Vocal Technique" by Katie Agresta - vocal coach of numerous Grammy and Tony Award Winners such as Steven Tyler, Jon Bon Jovi, Cindy Lauper, Annie Lennox, etc.

    Lead Vocalist, Songwriter, Music Director

    Sep, 2005 - Present

    NINA ®

    Performing, Recording & Video Artist, lead & background vocalist, songwriter, music director/band leader of the bands NINA, Nina & the Rebels, Nina & the Jazz Hawks performing & recording with world famous sidemen : Nina and the Rebels: drums: Steve Holley (Paul McCartney's Wings, Elton John), John O. Reilly (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) piano/keys: Harry Whitaker (Roberta Flack, Madonna), Alan St. Jon (Billy Squier), Elisa Hale (Mink DeVille/Willy DeVille, The Montereys) guitars & bass: Bob Stander (Pete Townshend, Ricky Byrd), Benny Landa (Carol King), Keith Lentin (Stryper, Blondie Chaplin) Nina and the Jazz Hawks: piano/keys: Harry Whitaker (Roberta Flack, Blood Sweat & Tears) sax: Myron Walden ( Wynton Marsalis, Esmeralda Spalding) trumpet: Joe Magnarelli (Harry Connick, Jr, )

    Education

    BFA Voice, Music, Jazz and Contemporary Music

    Sep, 2002 - May, 2006

    New School University

    Certifications

    Katie Agresta Vocal Pro & Associate Coach

    Sep, 2010

    Katie Agresta Vocal Studio

    One of only three coaches certified world-wide to teach the legendary "Katie Agresta Vocal Technique" by Katie Agresta - vocal coach of numerous Grammy and Tony Award Winners such as Steven Tyler, Jon Bon Jovi, Cindy Lauper, Annie Lennox, etc.

    Voice & Music Coach

    Jan, 2015

    NYSSMA - New York State School Music Association

    certification to coach and prepare NYSSMA students for Annual NYSSMA testing and evaluation conferences

    Awards

    Billboard World Songwriting Award - R&B Category

    Sep, 2008

    Billboard

    Song of the Year Award - R&B/Gospel Category

    Feb, 2017

    Song of the Year

    Best Singer on Long Island - 2011-2014

    Aug, 2011

    Long Island Press Association

    Song of the Year Award - Pop Category

    Feb, 2011

    Song of the Year

    Billboard World Songwriting Award - Honorable Mention

    Sep, 2008

    Billboard

    Affiliations

    ASCAP

    Feb, 2002

    ASCAP is a membership association of more than 625,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. We uphold the value of our members’ music, and help them thrive alongside the businesses that use their music every day.

    National Association for Music Education

    Jan, 2015

    Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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