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Classical Voice with Shelley M.

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(60)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10-80
Speaks English, Italian (-International Phonetic Alphabet), German (-International Phonetic Alphabet), French (-International Phonetic Alphabet)
Teaching since 2011
Meisner in Music
  • 1 Repeated Students

Develop a classical voice: Learn from a professional soloist with a Master’s in vocal performance

Every lesson is for YOU. The time we spend together is time for you to explore your voice, your goals, and desires within music. I specialize in beginner/intermediate singers looking to expand their voice, repertoire, and love of singing. No lesson will be the same, and every lesson will be a shared experience in which we learn how your voice works, and how it feels. Lessons include, but are not limited too, repertoire exploration, music theory, range expansion, vocal pedagogy/vocal anatomy, performance preparation, character coaching .....and much more. CANCELATION POLICY: Students must communicate any cancellations or adjustments 24 hours in advance to avoid charges. Any cancellations made to lessons within the 24 hour window will be charged if unable to reschedule within the same week.

Instructor details

Location:
Teaches Online
Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday
7 AM-10 AM
11 AM-12:30 PM
1 PM-1:45 PM
2:30 PM-3:30 PM
5 PM-6 PM
Tuesday
4 PM-6 PM
Thursday
11 AM-3 PM
3:30 PM-6 PM
Saturday
9 AM-11:30 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$56
45 minutes
$80
60 minutes
$100

About Shelley M.

4.9
(60)
I'm a professional singer/teacher residing in New York City with degrees from Indiana State University School of Music, and New York University with a specialization in Classical Art Song, Musical Theatre Repertoire, and Vocal Pedagogy. Every lesson is about YOU. So each week we will take a look at your goals for the lesson, whether you are preparing for college auditions, school talents shows, a desire to work with music theory, or piano skills, this is your opportunity to explore. Everything is possible. As a professional singer myself, I am constantly auditioning on broadway, off-broadway, and for smaller local and regional theater opportunities. I believe that as a teacher I have to continue to be in the field and learning as the industry continues to change. I have to be aware of the opportunities in this business. I have been hired by professional opera and musical theatre companies, in additional to large choral works as a soloist, and have a private studio in Washington Heights. Prior to NYC I taught middle school choir for 200+ students, of which I received teacher of the year in 2012. I also still hold a valid teaching license in the state of Indiana. ONLINE LESSONS: Due to the current nature of our society and the influence of CoVid-19 my studio is only currently teaching lessons online until further notice. STUDIO CANCELLATION POLICY: Because of the nature of singing, and how important consistency is, having lessons regularly is incredibly important. Additionally, due to the nature of lesson times being reserved in my schedule, it is always courtesy to keep scheduled lessons as much as possible. - Planned absences (such as vacations, religious events, holidays, school functions, etc) are eligible for rescheduling or cancellation if given at least two weeks notice in writing (text or email communication) - Unforeseen events (emergencies, sudden illness, etc) totally happen. In the case of such an event, please contact me as soon as possible, preferably within 24 hours so I can possibly give that time to another student. Lessons canceled with less than 24 hours will not be rescheduled and will be marked as "missed" with a charge.
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60 Reviews
Tori
Online
I love working with Shelley! I started lessons with Shelley with no real singing experience, and I have learned and improved a lot since working with her. Shelley has made me feel comfortable from the beginning –– in singing and even in using my speaking voice more confidently. I really appreciate her mind-body-voice approach, and that she encourages me to use our lessons as a way to check in with myself. She is very flexible and fun with her approach, and always meets me where I'm at. I look forward to our lessons and definitely recommend Shelley!
Posted Dec 26, 2023
Teron
Online
Shelley is such an amazing vocal coach! She has helped me improve so much with not only auditions but my performance in school musicals as a whole. Shelley coaches with techniques and warmups that allow me to strengthen within theatre. I am so thankful she is my vocal coach! I highly recommend her!
Posted Dec 6, 2023
Rosemary
Teacher's studio
Breathing!
Posted Dec 5, 2023
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Experience

Church Soloist/Cantor

Jan, 2023 - Present

St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church

Church Soloist/Cantor

Jan, 2022 - Present

St. Edward the Martyr ( East Harlem NYC )

Catherine/Adolfa

Aug, 2019 - Sep, 2019

Hudson Guild Theater

New York Premier of "GATSBY: A New Musical" written by Danielle Moore & Jacob Ryan Smith; based on the infamous novel "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Director: Danielle Moore Musical Director: Sara Linger Stage Manager: Joseph Heike

Soprano Soloist - BRAHMS REQUIEM

Apr, 2019 - May, 2019

New York Chamber Choir

Saint Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Church Director: Alistair Hamilton

Mentor/Voice Teacher

Sep, 2018 - Present

ArtSmart

Teaching Private Voice Lessons within New York Public Schools. Harlem Village Academy ( Fall 2022 - Present ) Celia Cruz H.S ( Fall 2020 - Spring 2022) East Williamsburg Scholars Academy (Fall 2018 - Present ) Brooklyn Tech High School( Fall 2019 - Spring 2020) East New York Family Academy ( Fall 2022- Present )

Cabaret Singer

Sep, 2018 - Sep, 2018

The Benanti Group

Opera in Blue Jeans Cabaret Venue: The Duplex

Vocal Teaching Artist

Jul, 2018 - Aug, 2020

West Side YMCA ( New York City )

Working with K-6 Students to access their vocal potential through music, dance, and art.

Narrator (Mirror of Truth)

May, 2018 - Jun, 2018

Dixon Place Performing Arts Theatre

Devised theatre production of a young girls journey to discover what's inside of her.

Artistic Director of NYCC Youth Ensemble

Apr, 2018 - Dec, 2019

New York City Youth Chamber Choir

Private Voice Teacher 2018-2019 Artistic Director of NYCC Youth August 2019-Jan. 2020

Soprano Soloist- Handel's DIXIT DOMINUS

Mar, 2018 - May, 2018

New York Chamber Choir

Director: Alistair Hamilton

Adjunct Voice Faculty

Sep, 2016 - May, 2017

New York University

Provided quality instruction and learning experiences in vocal development to non- majors at New York University. Teaching responsibilities included providing lessons to students of various skill levels, demonstrating appropriate techniques through vocal warm-ups, selecting appropriate repertoire and continuously adapting methods to facilitate healthy vocal growth. Developed a variety of assignments that required academic and vocal requirements to become entwined in achievement of a grade. Academic projects ranged from transcriptions to research assignments with multiple due dates throughout the weeks to ensure continued understanding in vocal development throughout the semester. Required all students to be knowledgeable of basic music theory, and historical references of repertoire. In addition to extensive analysis of character circumstances.

Adriana ( The Boys from Syracuse )

Sep, 2016 - Oct, 2016

New York University Steinhardt

Professional production of Rogers & Hart's "The Boys from Syracuse" based on William Shakespeares comedy of errors. Director: Meg Bussert Musical Director: Grant Wenaus Provincetown Playhouse

Clare ( The Secret Garden )

Aug, 2016 - Sep, 2016

New York University Steinhardt

Professional Production of "The Secret Garden" Director: M.K Lawson Musical Director: Stan Tucker Frederick Loewe Theatre

Pit Singer ( COMPANY )

Sep, 2015 - Oct, 2015

Tisch New Theatre

Professional production of Sondheims "COMPANY" by Tisch New Theatre.

Fiordispina ( L'impresario in Angustie)

May, 2014 - Aug, 2014

La Musica Lirica

Professional production of "L'impresario in Angustie" by Domenic Cimarosa. Performed in Novefeltria, Italy. Director: Bill Florescu ( Florentine Opera Co.) Musical Director: Jeffrey Price

Vixen/Opera Chorus (The ThreePenny Opera)

Sep, 2013 - Nov, 2013

Indianapolis Opera Co.

2013-2014 Season Director: Bill Fabri Chorus Master: John Schmid Artistic Director/Conductor: James Caraher

Spinning Chorus (The Flying Dutchman)

Mar, 2013 - May, 2013

Indianapolis Opera Co.

2012 - 2013 Season Director: Joachim Schamberger Chorus Master: John Schmid Artistic Director/Conductor: James Caraher

Choral Director

Aug, 2012 - May, 2015

Washington Township School Corp.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Aug, 2006 - Dec, 2011

Indiana State University

Meisner in Music

Jan, 2021 - Oct, 2022

https://www.meisnerinmusic.com/

Scene Study/Improvisation

May, 2017 - Jan, 2018

Deena Levy Theatre Studio

Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy

Aug, 2016 - May, 2017

New York University

Master of Music, Vocal Performance

Aug, 2015 - May, 2017

New York University

Emerging Artist Program

Jun, 2015 - Jul, 2015

OperaWorks 2015

Bachelor of Music Education

Aug, 2006 - May, 2012

Indiana State University

Certifications

Professional Educator’s License, K-12 Vocal & General Music- Exp.12/2021

Nov, 2012

Department of Education, State of Indiana

2002 Rules

Basic Life Support Certification- Exp. 5/2021

May, 2019

American Safety & Health Institute

Shelley M. has successfully completed and competently performed the required knowledge and skill objectives for this BASIC LIFE SUPPORT ( CPR and AED) program

Basic First Aid Certification- Exp. 5/2021

May, 2019

American Safety & Health Institute

Shelley M. has successfully completed and competently performed the require knowledge and still objectives for this program.

Dignity for All Students Act- Certification

Jan, 2018

Mercy College

Awards

Paul W. Hagan Concerto Competition

Nov, 2011

Indiana State University School of Music

First Year- TEACHER OF THE YEAR

May, 2013

Washington Township School Corp.

Affiliations

National Association of Teachers of Singing

Aug, 2009

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.

Phi Kappa Lambda

Jan, 2010

The purpose of this Society is to provide an organization dedicated to the furtherance of music in education and education in music in colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning, which offer music degree programs in one or more fields. The primary objective of the Society is the recognition and encouragement of the highest level of musical achievement and academic scholarship.

Languages

French (-International Phonetic Alphabet)

Professional Proficiency

English

Native Proficiency

Italian (-International Phonetic Alphabet)

Professional Proficiency

German (-International Phonetic Alphabet)

Professional Proficiency

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