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Vocal Training with Nathaniel V.

Miami Beach, Florida

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Teaches online
Teaches Intermediate, Advanced
Age: 15+
Speaks English, : Italian, German, French
Teaching since 2014
MM in Voice and Opera

    About Nathaniel V.

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    I'm a professional opera singer and voice instructor. I graduated with a BM in Vocal Performance from Western Washington University and a MM in Voice and Opera from Northwestern University, where I studied with W. Stephen Smith, veteran instructor of great classical performers like Joyce DiDonato, Christine Brewer, Eric Owens, and Rodney Gilfry, to name only a few. Each voice is unique and requires specific care. Traditionally, the first half of every lesson is dedicated to vocal exercises, working to improve clarity of timbre, vowels and consonants, consistency and width of range, vocal flexibility and agility, onset and offset, and more. The second half of every lesson is dedicated to the application of these principles in a piece of music, whether it be an aria, art song, pop song, MT ballad, etc. I want to make you become your best teacher. I want to give you the tools for good music making, so that when you don't have a teacher with you, you always have the confidence to pursue your craft and art. While it takes about 15-20 minutes to explain the principles of singing, it takes a lifetime to master them. Let's make great music together.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Alton Road #

    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    2 PM-4:30 PM
    Wednesday
    2 PM-4:30 PM
    Thursday
    3:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Friday
    2 PM-4 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-4 PM
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    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $84
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    Experience

    Voice Instructor and Lecturer

    Aug, 2019 - Present

    New World School of the Arts

    Non-Major Voice Instructor

    Sep, 2016 - Jun, 2017

    Northwestern University

    In this position, I was able to teach some of the brightest college students in the country, all non-music majors. Most were theater majors, some were science majors and music minors, but regardless of their field, they were able to grow as musicians, performers, and people.

    Private Voice Instructor

    Sep, 2014 - Present

    Vocal Pointe Studio of Voice

    Performance is my passion, and helping young singers and musicians to achieve their goals is exciting and rewarding.

    Opera Singer

    Sep, 2012 - Present

    Various Opera Companies and University Opera Studios

    The best way to grow as a teacher of voice is to know how to perform and sing. For the last few years, I've developed my talents, given recitals, studied the scores, coached, taken lessons, collaborated with professionals, performed roles, and more. Role highlights: Don Giovanni, Gianni Schicchi, Top from Copland's The Tender Land, Bottom from Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream, and Fredrik Egerman from Sondheim's A Little Night Music.

    Education

    BM in Vocal Performance

    Sep, 2011 - Dec, 2015

    Western Washington University

    MM in Voice and Opera

    Sep, 2016 - Jun, 2018

    Northwestern University

    Awards

    Don C. Walter Memorial Scholarships

    Sep, 2011

    Western Washington University

    Selwyn Goldblatt Endowed Graduate Scholarships

    Sep, 2016

    Northwestern University

    Frances J. Miller Endowment

    Sep, 2014

    Western Washington University

    Annual Concerto and Aria Competitions

    Dec, 2013

    Western Washington University

    Affiliations

    American Guild of Musical Artists

    Mar, 2016

    An American labor union that represents 8,000 current and retired opera singers, ballet and other dancers, opera directors, backstage production personnel at opera and dance companies, and figure skaters.

    Languages

    French

    Professional Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    : Italian

    Professional Proficiency

    German

    Professional Proficiency

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