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Broadway Singing with Nicole B.

Des Moines, Iowa

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:
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    Student's Home
    Teaches Online
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    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 - Present

    Various

    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 - Present

    Self Employed

    Experience with teaching a variety of ages and skill levels.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Education

    Aug, 1997 - Dec, 2001

    University of Northern Iowa

    Performance Degree

    Aug, 2006 - May, 2008

    Indiana University

    Master of Music in Vocal Performance

    Aug, 2003 - May, 2006

    University of Northern Iowa

    Awards

    Finalist

    Apr, 2014

    Richard Tucker Award

    3rd Place Winner

    May, 2014

    Irene Dalis Compeition

    Affiliations

    American Guild of Musical Artists

    May, 2009

    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

    German

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Italian

    Limited Proficiency

    French

    Limited Proficiency

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