Singing with Sean B.

I am a singer, conductor, and church music director based in Athens, GA where I am currently pursuing my Master of Music in Choral Conducting at the University of Georgia. Previously, I completed my Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, where I was also a professional choral singer, music theory and ear training tutor, voice and piano teacher, and occasional rock and pop keyboardist in the Capital District. In keeping with my belief that there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to singing, you can expect a fair amount of discussion and strategizing for our first few lessons, in order to discover what methods will work best for you and your voice. That being said, I consistently emphasize a few core beliefs: -The most beautiful person we can be in life is ourselves, and the most beautiful sound we can make in singing is with our own, true, and unique voice; -All singing, regardless of style or genre, should come from a place of respect for one's instrument; -Conquering technical limitations is the best path to finding and cultivating one's true voice, by establishing grounded, diaphragmatic breathing and breath support, a relaxed but focused and flexible vocal mechanism, and an awareness of one's body and mind as they relate to singing; -Picking repertoire that is appropriate to one's experience and capabilities; -A studious attention to diction for whichever language being studied, including English, Italian, German, and French; -Knowledge of and appreciation for the music theory of the repertoire studied Being that my experience is primarily with voice, my piano lessons are a bit less intense than voice. Many of my beliefs with singing carry over into how I teach piano, including a solid technical foundation built on chords, scales, fingerings, music theory and ear training, varied repertoire that allows for an exploration of as many styles possible, and a recognition of and respect toward one's abilities and limitations. Outside of lessons, I enjoy songwriting, reading, hiking, cooking, and spending inordinate amounts of time on Netflix. If you have any great recipes or show recommendations, I will gladly accept them. I look forward to helping you realize your artistic potential!