Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10-80
Speaks English, Italian, French, German
Teaching since 2002
Performance Degree
About Nicole B.
Mezzo Soprano, Nicole Birkland is a professional opera singer based in Napa, California. She has worked with The Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Washington National Opera and has been a young artist with Merola Opera, Chautauqua Opera and Des Moines Metro Opera.
Ms. Birkland is a pupil of voice teacher Jean McDonald who she has been studying with for 18 years. She passes on what her teacher has taught her, while adding her own touch and personal experiences as a professional singer.
She loves to work with beginners who are learning to sing for the first time as well as experienced singers of all genres. She also has experience teaching choir and music from K-12. Ms. Birkland's experience and understanding of differentiating styles allows her to teach in any genre.
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 PM-8 PM
Tuesday
5 PM-8 PM
Wednesday
5 PM-8 PM
Thursday
5 PM-8 PM
Friday
5 PM-8 PM
Saturday
9 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday
9 AM-7:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$55
45 minutes
$70
60 minutes
$90
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Experience
Professional Opera Singer
Jun, 2006 - PresentVarious
Principal Soloist with The Metropolitan Opera in New York City, San Francisco Opera, Washington National Opera, Opera San Jose, Fargo-Moorhead Opera and young artist with Merola Opera, Chautauqua Opera, Sarasota Opera and Des Moines Metro Opera.
Voice Teacher
Jan, 2002 - PresentSelf Employed
Experience with teaching a variety of ages and skill levels.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Education
Aug, 1997 - Dec, 2001University of Northern Iowa
Performance Degree
Aug, 2006 - May, 2008Indiana University
Master of Music in Vocal Performance
Aug, 2003 - May, 2006University of Northern Iowa
Awards
Finalist
Apr, 2014Richard Tucker Award
3rd Place Winner
May, 2014Irene Dalis Compeition
Affiliations
American Guild of Musical Artists
May, 2009An 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
German
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Italian
Limited Proficiency
French
Limited Proficiency
Nicole's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 PM-8 PM
Tuesday
5 PM-8 PM
Wednesday
5 PM-8 PM
Thursday
5 PM-8 PM
Friday
5 PM-8 PM
Saturday
9 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday
9 AM-7:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$55
45 minutes
$70
60 minutes
$90
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