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Musical Theater with Callie D.

Houston, Texas

4.8
(10)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 16+
Speaks French, Italian, German, Spanish
Teaching since 2005
Master of Music, Vocal Performance

    About Callie D.

    4.8
    (10)
    Callie D. graduated from Manhattan School of Music in New York City with a Master of Music degree in vocal performance and has a Bachelor of Music degree in vocal performance from Southern Methodist University. A native Houstonian, she began her operatic training with a scholarship position in the Houston Grand Opera High School Voice Studio. Callie has recently relocated to Houston after 7 years of teaching and performing in the United Kingdom. Callie brings energy and positivity to the teaching studio, understanding that confidence and enjoyment are at the forefront of any musician's experience. This foundation alongside diligent attention to vocal health and technique have been the hallmarks of her teaching style. Her performance experience has spanned the United States and Europe. Alongside a busy concert calendar, she has sung in productions with Opera Danube in London (UK), Longborough Festival Opera (UK), Opera Project (UK), Co-Opera Co in London (UK), the Amalfi Coast Music Festival (Italy), Centro Studi Lirica (Italy) and the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria. Callie is a 2016/17 Da Camera of Houston Young Artist and joins the Houston Grand Opera Chorus for their production of Verdi's Requiem in 2017. She was a 2014/15 OperaWorks artist at English National Opera. *Although Callie has indicated teaching is only available from her home studio, there is scope for teaching from a student's home if there are 3+ students (or 1.5 hours teaching) in the same location and if Callie's schedule permits travel. Please inquire in such cases.

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    4.8
    10 Reviews
    Lawrence
    Student's home
    Callie taught my 12 year old daughter for a couple of years and was brilliant - my daughter learned a huge amount, and her voice improved immeasurably from being a child's pleasant reasonably tuneful voice, to having a really lovely voice. Highly recommended.
    Posted Feb 4, 2017
    Cathy
    Teacher's studio
    I took lessons with Callie in the UK and really miss her! She treats each pupil as an individual, adopting different techniques to get the most out of them. She really helped me to understand how my body plays such a part in my singing, and when I found that hard to get my head round she used many and varied techniques both physical and imaginary to help me understand. Amazing what a balloon or an imaginary rubber band can do! I would highly recommend Callie. She's professional, dedicated, enthusiastic, friendly and very talented! She really helped me to develop my voice and give me more confidence and when you're 40+ that's a big deal!
    Posted Jan 23, 2017
    Rowland
    Teacher's studio
    Callie was superb. She built a strong raport with my daughter, gave her a lot of confidence and, most importantly, the skills to succeed in her singing. My daughter's singing hugely benefited from Callie's teaching. She enjoyed her singing and looked forward to her lessons each week. Now that Callie is unable to carry on with her lessons due to her move to the US, she is sorely missed but I will be forever grateful for giving my daughter a love of singing and helping her to develop her voice.
    Posted Dec 8, 2016

    Experience

    Visiting Voice Teacher

    Jan, 2012 - Jul, 2015

    Brooke Weston Academy

    Private voice lessons for students aged 12 - 18. Brooke Weston Academy is a secondary school in Corby, England.

    Visiting Voice Teacher

    Oct, 2013 - Jun, 2016

    Stowe School

    Private voice lessons for students aged 13 - 18. Stowe School is a boarding school in Buckinghamshire, England.

    Visiting Voice Teacher

    Sep, 2012 - Jul, 2015

    Bishop Stopford School

    Private voice lessons for students aged 12 - 18. Bishop Stopford is a Church of England school in Kettering, England.

    Visiting Voice Teacher

    Sep, 2012 - Jul, 2015

    Quinton House School

    Private voice lessons for students aged 7 - 16. Quinton House is a private school in Northampton, England.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

    Aug, 2001 - May, 2005

    Southern Methodist University

    Master of Music, Vocal Performance

    Aug, 2005 - May, 2007

    Manhattan School of Music

    Affiliations

    Incorporated Society of Musicians

    Dec, 2014

    The Incorporated Society of Musicians is the UK’s professional body for musicians.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    French

    Professional Proficiency

    Italian

    Professional Proficiency

    German

    Limited Proficiency

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