Piano with Nicole C.

Ms. Nicole will be touring London summer 2014 with Chamber Opera of Chicago in the touring production of Persuasion. Her previous experience includes: Verismo Opera as Aninna, she was the first place winner in the emerging artist division of Elgin Opera's fourth Annual Vocal Competition. Nicole performed as a nun soloist with Chamber Opera of Chicago in the Sound of Music for the last 2 seasons in a row. She performed as a soloist in Persuasion in 2012. Under the baton of Maestro Alfredo Munar, she was a mulatta girl in Maria La O.  Nicole sang with Chamber Opera of Chicago in 2010 under the baton of Nyela Basney as the Sandman in Hansel and Gretel. She performed many solos with orchestra in their production of Te Amo a night of Spanish music. She was the cover for the Mother in Amahl and the night visitors with Chamber Opera for the last 5 seasons.  Nicole has performed with Da Corneto Opera in Aida.  She was a guest performer for Williamstown College in Massachusetts as Susanna in the Marriage of Figaro. She was the cover for the Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors with You Gotta Hear This which she performed at a publicity event. in New York.  She has also appeared with Taconic Opera as Contessa Ceprano in Rigoletto. Past operatic performances include Amelia in Amelia goes to the Ball by Menotti, Miriam from The Scarf by Lee Hoiby and Papagena (cover) from the magic flute. She was also the first place winner of the Mendelssohn Club Competition in New York. She obtained her BM from SUNY Purchase in New York and her MM in voice performance and vocal pedagogy from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Nicole is originally from New York and currently resides in Chicago. *** Lesson Details *** What I Do I have trained singers for over 10 years. Every student I have trained has come to me with the same goal in mind: to become a better singer, and I have helped them on their path. My approach to vocal training and the art of singing is based on the Bel Canto, or "Beautiful Singing" Technique. What We Will Work On I will help you develop a great line, so your sound is fluid and rich. I will help you release any tension in your voice, so your voice is not encumbered by your body. More importantly, I will help you find your natural artistic and relaxed voice. Who Can Benefit from my Teaching? I enjoy teaching everyone from the beginner singing his or her first notes to the professional singer looking to perfect their technique. I believe in a positive approach to teaching and in full body awareness. I teach students from every walk of the musical life, including students from the worlds of opera, musical theatre, jazz, and pop. What You Can Expect to Learn Breath Support; Resonance; Unifying Vowels; Great Intonation; Posture; Vocal Relaxation Range Expansion; Artistry; Expressiveness; Confidence; Vibrato; Volume and Power; Articulation; Confidence; Music Theory; and much more. *** Studio Equipment *** keyboard, music stand, sheet music, apple computer, printer. *** Travel Equipment *** keyboard *** Specialties *** I specialize in classical singing and musical theater. I also teach pop and jazz.