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Acting with Phyllis H.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

4.9
(12)
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner
Age: 8+
Speaks English, Latin
Teaching since 2001
Vocology

    About Phyllis H.

    4.9
    (12)
    I hold a Masters Degree in Music from George Mason University. A native of the Washington DC Metropolitan area, I have performed with the Washington Opera Company, at the Kennedy Center, and Historic Maryland's Adventure Theatre. New York City credits include performances off-Broadway for the York Theatre Company, CAP21, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. I have been a vocal teacher in Brooklyn, New York, in addition to coaching students privately. Previously, I taught at the Virginia Institute of the Performing Arts, was Musical Director for The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia's Music and Drama Camp and The Snow Camp Historical Drama Society. I have also taught in Prince William County and Stafford County Virginia Schools and served as a judge for the VTA Middle School One-Act play Competition, VCDA District IX Choral Festival, and the Stafford County Choral Society Scholarship competition. In 2008, I served on the production staff as musical director at the Astors' Beechwood Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. Proud Member of Actors Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA, and the National Association of Teachers of Singers. *** Lesson Details *** Not only am I a trained singer, I am also an actor. I understand what it is to communicate and show emotion while singing. Before you can do this, you must also learn healthy singing technique. I will help blend the two. The first half of each lesson will be dedicated to vocal exercises with the second half to songs I recommend or from your own repertoire. My recommendations may be from a different style of music than you are accustomed to, but I will be working towards helping you sing the style you want to sing. Every voice is different. As a teacher I want to make sure that my students understand and are comfortable with what they are feeling and hearing. While I am an easy going person, I work very hard to help students find the right path to healthy vocal production. *** Travel Equipment *** n/a student must have piano in home for use by the teacher *** Specialties *** Musical Theatre ***please note: I have 3 cats. They do not come into the studio, but if you have allergies, this is possibly a problem.

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-10 AM
    12 PM-1:30 PM
    Tuesday
    9 AM-10 AM
    11 AM-1:30 PM
    Wednesday
    11:30 AM-1:30 PM
    2:30 PM-3:30 PM
    Thursday
    11 AM-2 PM
    Friday
    12 PM-2 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $75
    45 minutes
    $100
    60 minutes
    $150
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    4.9
    12 Reviews
    Kyle Mayo
    Teacher's studio
    Very personable and unintimidating to a beginner. Easy to follow her teaching.
    Posted Jan 20, 2016
    Seth Guillory
    Student's home
    Solid job
    Posted Jun 26, 2015
    ElaineT
    Standing Ovation! My son was getting quite the ovation from the older kids for nailing all of his parts not even a week into having the script! We owe this to you for all your excellent teaching!! He has come so far with all your help!
    Posted Mar 6, 2014

    Experience

    Voice & Piano Teacher

    Sep, 2011 - Present

    Singing Lessons with Phyllis

    Choir Director

    Aug, 2016 - May, 2018

    Zachary Community School Board

    Piano Teacher

    Aug, 2015 - Jul, 2016

    Central Community School System

    Musical Theatre Instructor

    Sep, 2013 - Mar, 2014

    Rhody Center for World Music & Dance

    Musical Theatre Workshop

    Sep, 2013 - Oct, 2013

    Academy Players of Rhode Island

    Music Teacher

    Nov, 2011 - Jun, 2012

    Kazarian & Resevoir Ave. Elementary

    Long Term Sub

    Vocal Coach

    Jul, 2011 - Jul, 2011

    Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston Summer Camp

    Music Teacher

    Mar, 2011 - Jun, 2011

    Foxborough Regional Charter School

    Long term sub

    Music Teacher

    Sep, 2009 - Nov, 2009

    Scituate Middle School

    7th & 8th Grade Chorus, 6th Grade Band, & 8th Grade General Music

    Musical Director

    Jan, 2008 - Dec, 2008

    Beechwood Theatre Company

    Musical Director

    Sep, 2007 - Sep, 2007

    Thunder Bay Theatre

    Musical Director

    Jun, 2004 - Aug, 2004

    Snow Camp Outdoor Drama

    Music & Drama Camp Director

    Jun, 2003 - Aug, 2003

    Shrine Mont Camps

    Voice & Acting Instructor

    Jan, 2002 - Jun, 2004

    Virginia Institute for the Performing Arts

    Music Teacher

    Jan, 2001 - Jun, 2004

    Graham Park Middle School

    6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Chorus

    Actor/Singer/Dancer

    Jan, 2001 - Present

    Independent Contractor

    Education

    BA Music

    Aug, 1996 - Jan, 2001

    Lynchburg College

    Vocology

    Jun, 2018 - Jun, 2018

    University of Utah

    Musical Theatre

    Jun, 2006 - Aug, 2006

    Marymount Manhattan

    Acting

    Jan, 2006 - Jan, 2007

    American Academy of Dramatic Arts

    Musical Theatre

    Jun, 2005 - Aug, 2005

    CAP21

    MA Music

    Jan, 2001 - Aug, 2003

    George Mason University

    Certifications

    PreK-12 Vocal/Choral Education

    Jan, 2001

    VA Department of Education

    Contemporary Voice Teacher

    Apr, 2019

    Contemporary Voice Teacher Academy

    Somatic Voicework - The LoVetri Method

    Jul, 2014

    CCNY/Shenandoah Conservatory

    Awards

    Best Actress Nomination

    Feb, 2014

    BroadwayWorld.com

    Best of Lessons.com for Music Instruction

    Oct, 2019

    Lessons.com

    Best of Baton Rouge Award for Music Instruction

    Oct, 2018

    Baton Rouge Rewards Program

    Best Supporting Actress Nomination

    May, 2018

    Ascension Theatre

    State Sweepstakes Award

    May, 2018

    Louisiana Music Educators Association

    Best Supporting Actress Nomination

    Apr, 2018

    New V Awards

    Affiliations

    Girl Scouts of America

    Sep, 1985

    It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon "Daisy" Low, who believed in the power of every girl. She organized the first Girl Scout troop on March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, and every year since, we've made her vision a reality, helping girls discover their strengths, passions, and talents. Today we continue the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We're the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs for girls from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to do something amazing.

    American Choral Directors Association

    Aug, 2016

    Founded in 1959, the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is a nonprofit music-education organization whose expressed purposes outline the associations dedication to the advancement of choral music. The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy.

    Music Teachers National Association

    Nov, 2015

    The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

    National Association for Music Education

    Aug, 2015

    National Association for Music Education (NAfME), among the world’s largest arts education organizations, is the only association that addresses all aspects of music education. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers. The Association orchestrates success for millions of students nationwide and has supported music educators at all teaching levels for more than a century. Since 1907, NAfME has worked to ensure that every student has access to a well-balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality program of music instruction taught by qualified teachers.

    National Association of Teachers of Singing

    May, 2012

    Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.

    Actors' Equity Association

    Oct, 2011

    Actors' Equity Association, founded in 1913, is the labor union that represents more than 49,000 Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society.

    Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

    Mar, 2009

    An American labor union representing over 160,000 film and television principal and background performers, journalists, and radio personalities worldwide.

    Omicron Delta Kappa

    Apr, 2000

    Omicron Delta Kappa was founded on Dec. 3, 1914 on the campus of Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. The Society was founded by a group of 15 students and faculty who believed that leadership at the collegiate level should be recognized and encouraged across all phases of campus life. This general principle—that scholarship alone couldn’t predict success, and that other intrinsic qualities had value too—became known as the OΔK Idea.

    American Orff-Schulwerk Association

    Jan, 2000

    The American Orff-Schulwerk Association is a professional organization of educators dedicated to the creative music and movement approach developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman. Our Mission is to demonstrate the value of Orff Schulwerk and promote its widespread use; to support the professional development of our members; and, to inspire and advocate for the creative potential of all learners.

    Alpha Psi Omega

    Jan, 1999

    Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society (ΑΨΩ) is an American recognition honor society for participants in collegiate theatre. The Alpha Cast was founded at Fairmont State College (now Fairmont State University) by Prof. Paul F. Opp

    Languages

    Latin

    Professional Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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