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Opera Voice with Stacey S.

Fort Thomas, Kentucky

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks Italian
Teaching since 2005
Master of Music in Vocal Performance

    Discover your unique singing voice with lessons from an experienced singer and performer.

    Strong Italian based bel canto vocal technique.

    Instructor details

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    Brentwood Place
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    1 PM-5 PM
    Tuesday
    1 PM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    1 PM-3 PM
    Thursday
    1 PM-5 PM
    Friday
    1 PM-5 PM
    Sunday
    1 PM-5 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $35
    60 minutes
    $70

    About Stacey S.

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    Stacey is a professional soprano known as an active performer in the Cincinnati area. Stacey has been the Director of Vocal Studies at Xavier University since 2021, where she previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Musical Theater Voice. She also has been an Adjunct Professor of Music History at Cincinnati State. Stacey has sung for 16 seasons with the Cincinnati Opera as a member of the core chorus and sings with many of Cincinnati's professional choral ensembles. Stacey has studied piano from the age of 5 and is great for beginning or intermediate piano students. Stacey has taught students of all ages and with various musical styles. Her students have included professional ballet dancers with Broadway aspirations, an 8-year-old girl simply wanting to break out of her shyness, and high school students preparing for College auditions. Her students have performed in nationally known rock bands (Walk the Moon) , been accepted into College music programs, they have been members of the May festival Youth Chorus, the Kentucky Governor'€™s School for the Arts, and have traveled to Europe with competitive touring choirs. Stacey's operatic performing credits include Autumn in Charles Halka's Layover with NANOworks Opera, the Mother in Amahl and Night Visitors with the Clermont Philharmonic Orchestra, Testo in Il Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda with the College-Conservatory of Music , Mimi from Puccini'€™s La Boheme in the CCM's Opera scenes program, Donna Donna in P.D.Q Bach'€™s The Abduction of Figaro , 1st Lady in Mozart's Die Zauberflöte and Juno in Offenbach'€™s Orpheus in the Underworld all at the DePauw University Opera Theatre. Other partial roles/scenes performed include Suzel in Mascangi'€™s Lamico Fritz, Countess in Mozart'€™s Le Nozze di Figaro, and Fiordiligi in Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte. More than just singing opera Stacey is known for her versatility as a classical singer regularly doing cross over work. She regularly gigs as a jazz/popular singer accompanying herself on the piano. Her musical theater performing credits include Mama in Everybody'€™s Buddy: The Buddy LaRosa Story, Shelia in Hair with DePauw University, Ensemble/Soprano Soloist in Sweeny Todd, Sonia in Godspell with the Lakeside Players and Yonah in Children of Eden with the Lakeside Players. Stacey received her Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music where she studied with Barbara Paver. She graduated magna cum laude from DePauw University with a B.M. in Vocal Performance. She studied with Caroline Smith and Stanley Irwin. Stacey is originally from Florence, Kentucky and takes pride in impacting her home community through music. *** Lesson Details *** Stacey is known for adapting lessons for the individual. Each body is unique and thus each vocal instrument is unique. Stacey takes time to get to know each student and caters to their specific needs and goals. She believes in well rounded performers working often on dramatic intentions, overall professionalism, and stage presence. She also prepares her students with their audition packages and stresses the importance of regular performance. Stacey is a very open and caring individual but expects hard work from her students. *** Studio Equipment *** Yamaha upright piano *** Specialties *** Opera, Broadway, Pop, Choral Vocals NOTE: Stacey does have 3 cats and 1 dog in her home. All are super friendly!

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    Austin
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    Stacey is a wonderful teacher and just fun to be around in general. We always have a great time during our lessons. She is super knowledgeable and encouraging, even if you are terrified of singing (like me) I highly recommend working with Stacey!
    Posted Jan 14, 2024
    Clare
    Teacher's studio
    Stacey has a natural gift for teaching music. Shes very talented. She really personalizes her lessons to exactly what you need. I would definitely recommend her.
    Posted Jan 14, 2024
    Melanie
    Teacher's studio
    Stacey was engaging & happy to answer questions. She paced the lesson based on my understanding.
    Posted Jul 23, 2023
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    Experience

    Director of Vocal Studies

    Jul, 2021 - Present

    Xavier University

    Stacey is in charge of managing the Vocal program at Xavier University. She teaches private lessons in classical, musical theatre and popular vocal styles, a performance based class, and a Vocal Health and Wellness class.

    Adjunct Professor of Musical Theater Voice

    Aug, 2017 - Dec, 2021

    Xavier University

    Teaches private lessons to musical theater and theater majors at Xavier University.

    Professional Chorister

    Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2018

    Christ Church Cathedral

    Sings weekly services as a professional member of the Cathedral Choir.

    Voice Instructor

    Aug, 2012 - May, 2014

    Boone County High School

    Professional Singer

    Oct, 2008 - Jul, 2020

    Vocal Arts Ensemble

    Stacey is a versatile member of Cincinnati's professional chamber choir, the Vocal Arts Ensemble under the direction of Craig Hella Johnson. Stacey regularly is featured as a soloist as well as being a member of the alto section.

    Core Soprano Chorister

    May, 2005 - Present

    Cincinnati Opera

    Member of the Core Chorus for the Cincinnati Opera...sang in over 40 operas with the company.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance

    Aug, 2004 - Jun, 2008

    DePauw University

    Master of Music in Vocal Performance

    Aug, 2008 - Jun, 2010

    University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music

    Certifications

    Performance Certification

    May, 2008

    DePauw University

    Awards

    MTNA Star Award

    May, 2008

    DePauw University

    Affiliations

    American Guild of Musical Artists

    Jul, 2005

    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.

    National Association of Teachers of Singing

    Jan, 2014

    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.

    Music Teachers National Association

    May, 2008

    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.

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    Italian

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