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Musical Theater with Nicole C.

Chicago, Illinois

4.9
(10)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 6+
Speaks French, German, Italian, Latin, Tagalog
Teaching since 2010
Young Artist Program

    About Nicole C.

    4.9
    (10)
    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.

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Saturday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Sunday
    8 AM-6 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    45 minutes
    $75
    60 minutes
    $95
    75 minutes
    $125
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    4.9
    10 Reviews
    Alice
    Student's home
    Nicole was great -- excellent teacher and lovely manner. We are very pleased.
    Posted Jan 17, 2020
    Norah
    Student's home
    Amazing! My daughter is pumped for next week, Ms. Nicole was great!
    Posted Oct 3, 2019
    Rachelle + Dad Jacobs
    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!
    Posted Oct 15, 2018

    Experience

    Opera singing as Nedda in Pagliacci

    Dec, 2016 - Present

    Cedar 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.

    Singing in French in New York

    Jul, 2016 - Aug, 2016

    Metropolitan 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.

    Winner of an International Competition

    May, 2016 - Present

    CS 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!

    In the Broadway hit The King and I

    Apr, 2016 - Jun, 2016

    Lyric 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!

    Pop and R&B soloist

    Jan, 2014 - Present

    Bluewater 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.

    Education

    Theatre Institute Certificate

    Jul, 2008 - Aug, 2008

    Boston University

    Young Artist Program

    Dec, 2016

    Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre

    International Scholar Winner

    Jul, 2016 - Aug, 2016

    Metropolitan International Music Festival

    International Scholar Participant

    Jun, 2014 - Aug, 2014

    Tiroler Opern Programm

    Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance

    Aug, 2012 - May, 2014

    Illinois Wesleyan University

    Associates in Theatre Arts

    Aug, 2010 - May, 2012

    Brigham Young University

    Certifications

    Alba Emoting Method

    Jan, 2010

    University of Alaska Anchorage

    Alba Emoting Method

    Dec, 2011

    University of Alaska Anchorage

    Created by Susana Bloch, the Alba Emoting Method is used often by performers to access emotions through breathing patterns, facial expressions, and posture patterns.

    Awards

    Classical Finalist

    May, 2014

    National Classical Singer Competition

    Musical Theatre Winner

    Jun, 2016

    CS Convention

    Classical Semifinalist

    Jun, 2016

    CS Convention

    FAME Finalist

    Feb, 2016

    F.A.M.E. Organization

    Musical Theatre Semi-Finalist

    May, 2014

    National Classical Singer Competition

    Affiliations

    Delta Omicron

    Dec, 2012

    Delta Omicron is a co-ed international professional music honors fraternity whose mission is to promote and support excellence in music and musicianship.

    American Guild of Musical Artists

    Jan, 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

    Tagalog

    Professional Proficiency

    French

    Professional Proficiency

    German

    Professional Proficiency

    Italian

    Professional Proficiency

    Latin

    Professional Proficiency

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