About Nicole C.
Nicole is available to teach lessons for students of all levels. Beginning her singing career when she was 7, she most recently sang at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, was a winner of the international CS Competition in musical theatre, and is a Chicago F.A.M.E. finalist for Jazz and popular music. Combined with her training and professional experience, Nicole teaches singers to switch gracefully between multiple styles. She practices what she preaches: one night she might be singing Beyoncé, and the next morning she might be singing Handel's Messiah!
Nicole has been a young artist for Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, Metropolitan International Music Festival, and for Tiroler Opern Programm, under international instructors, including Elizabeth Bachman (from the Metropolitan Opera), Kim Josephson (Metropolitan Opera), Sharon Cheng (Caramoor), Michael Fennely (Carnegie Hall), Wei-En Hsu (Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra), and Candace Evans (Santa Fe Opera). Nicole earned her Associates in Theatre from Brigham Young University ('12) and went on to acquire her BM in Vocal Performance from Illinois Wesleyan University ('14). Nicole obtained additional training from Boston University, Elon University, and the University of Alaska Anchorage.
Reviews
Write a Review
Student's Home
Nicole was great -- excellent teacher and lovely manner. We are very pleased.
Student's Home
Amazing! My daughter is pumped for next week, Ms. Nicole was great!
Student's Home
Nicole is absolutely amazing! Her musical background is reflected in her language expertise and we were able to begin learning German with ease!
Online
Nicole surely knows what she's talking about, She's the best
Online
She knows her Onions.
Teacher's Studio
Honest and professional! Overall great first lesson and experience!
Teacher's Studio
I’m very satisfied with Nicole’s observations on my pronunciation on words that needed corrections such as phonetic sounds .
Student's Home
Thank you Nicole
Student's Home
Ari my 6 year old son loved his first lesson. He'll definitely continue with Nicole.
Thank you.
Teacher's Studio
Nicole is a very professional, dedicated and enthusiastic teacher. Not limited to Broadway singing, she's very knowledgeable about many different methods of singing and can teach various techniques based on how you want to showcase your voice. She's extremely caring and makes sure her students can take something from her lesson each time. Wish I could give her 10 stars!!!
Photos & Videos
9 Photos & Videos
Experience
Opera singing as Nedda in Pagliacci
Dec 2016 - PresentCedar Rapids Opera Theatre
Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre is known for their exquisite and stellar productions of Opera, and is a staple of artistic culture in Iowa.
Winner of an International Competition
May 2016 - PresentCS Magazine Convention
I am a four-time winner of the CS Magazine Convention in Classical singing and Musical Theatre singing. I can teach you how to switch from any style you want with your voice in a healthy, efficient, and graceful manner!
Pop and R&B soloist
Jan 2014 - PresentBluewater Kings
As a pop and R&B soloist, I get to take center stage as the life of the party! My band sings at weddings, corporate events, and other private parties where people are looking for a live band experience with killer vocals.
Singing in French in New York
Jul 2016 - Aug 2016Metropolitan International Music Festival
As a prize from a competition, I sang French Opera in New York for the summer with some of the most top coaches and directors of the nation.
In the Broadway hit The King and I
Apr 2016 - Jun 2016Lyric Opera of Chicago
Singing in one of the nations top opera houses in the country was one of the greatest experiences of my life! It has opened many doors for me since then, and is a show I will cherish forever!
Education
Young Artist Program
Dec 2016 - PresentCedar Rapids Opera Theatre
International Scholar Winner
Jul 2016 - Aug 2016Metropolitan International Music Festival
International Scholar Participant
Jun 2014 - Aug 2014Tiroler Opern Programm
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance
Aug 2012 - May 2014Illinois Wesleyan University
Associates in Theatre Arts
Aug 2010 - May 2012Brigham Young University
Theatre Institute Certificate
Jul 2008 - Aug 2008Boston University
Languages
French
Professional Proficiency
German
Professional Proficiency
Italian
Professional Proficiency
Latin
Professional Proficiency
Tagalog
Professional Proficiency
Certifications
Alba Emoting Method
Dec 2011University of Alaska Anchorage
Alba Emoting Method
Jan 2010University of Alaska Anchorage
Awards
Musical Theatre Winner
Jun 2016CS Convention
Classical Semifinalist
Jun 2016CS Convention
FAME Finalist
Feb 2016F.A.M.E. Organization
Classical Finalist
May 2014National Classical Singer Competition
Musical Theatre Semi-Finalist
May 2014National Classical Singer Competition
Affiliations
American Guild of Musical Artists
Jan 2016Delta Omicron
Dec 2012Let Our Student Counselors Help You
We can match you with the perfect teacher and take care of all your scheduling needs.
- {{ subject.value }}