Katie B.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 12+

Speaks English, Italian

Teaching since 2011

Graduate Certificate, Vocal Arts

About Katie B.

5.0

(9)

Hi, I'm Katie! I'm a vocalist currently living in Phoenix with my husband and my puppy, and I will soon be moving to Chicago. I specialize in teaching young adults, but have experience with all ages. My vocal studies are concentrated in classical & opera. I have been a resident artist for two years at Arizona Opera, and Opera Colorado prior to that. I will soon by joining the Lyric Opera of Chicago in May. HOWEVER, despite my classical career, I also have plenty of experience in other genres. I am a lover of pop & jazz music and have taught many students in musical theater, as well. I grew up listening to Christina Aguilera and Beyonce and Alicia Keys and Ella Fitzgerald. I am a people person: I love to get to know my students & learn about their musical interests, as well as their interests outside the practice room. Singing isn't only about technique: Your life experiences & beliefs have an enormous impact on what you bring to a song. Having worked with many students and having been a student for fifteen years myself, I know how important the relationship between teacher & student is. I'm confident that I'm the right person to help you grow & to learn both as an artist & a human being.

Instructor details

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Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

9 AM-6 PM

Tuesday

9 AM-6 PM

Wednesday

9 AM-6 PM

Thursday

9 AM-2 PM

4 PM-6 PM

Friday

9 AM-6 PM

Saturday

9 AM-6 PM

Sunday

9 AM-6 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$30

45 minutes

$45

60 minutes

$60

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5.0

9 Reviews

Helen

Teacher's studio

Katie is patient and amazing. She's willing to work on different styles of pieces with you and you'll leave each vocal coaching session feeling accomplished as well as excited to practice at home.

Posted May 12, 2020

Sophie

Student's home

I took voice lessons with Katie at the University of Southern California for two years and they were consistently the highlight of my week. Alongside being an excellent musician herself (with tons of training to qualify it), Katie is a patient, kind, and encouraging teacher. She emphasizes technique while allotting space for the creativity of her students to shine in areas of song choice and vocal style. As a theatre major, I credit working with Katie with helping me get cast in several main stage musicals at USC and improving my vocal technique overall. Working with Katie absolutely transformed me into a better and more confident singer. Plus, our sessions were a blast. I can't recommend Katie enough!

Posted Apr 20, 2020

Alex

Online

Katie is a true professional who makes every moment of learning an enjoyable one. I will never forget Katie’s reaction during our first lesson together when I told her I would be singing the national anthem at a baseball game the very next day…she was incredibly encouraging and our lesson was focused and productive. Katie is a talented singer, teacher and mentor, and I am very grateful for the knowledge and confidence she has given me!

Posted Apr 14, 2020

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Experience

Private Instructor

Jan, 2013 - Aug, 2016

(Self-employed)

Taught private students at home and at school when I lived in Vermont and Los Angeles, respectively.

Teaching Assistant

Aug, 2014 - May, 2016

University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music

Taught 10 hours per week, both in Beginning Class Voice (led a 2-hour class of up to 18 students every week) and private lessons.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Aug, 2008 - May, 2012

State University of New York at Potsdam, Crane School of Music

Graduate Certificate, Vocal Arts

Aug, 2016 - Apr, 2017

University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music

Master of Music, Vocal Arts

Aug, 2014 - May, 2016

University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music

Certifications

Bachelor of Music, Vocal performance

May, 2012

State University of New York at Potsdam, Crane School of Music

Master of Music, Vocal Arts

May, 2016

University of Southern California

Awards

Grace B. Jackson Prize for Fellowship and Dedication

Sep, 2017

Tanglewood Music Center

Semi finalist & Award winner

Feb, 2020

Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

First Place, $10,000 Prize Winner

Feb, 2020

George London Competition, New York, NY

First Place Winner, Phoenix District

Nov, 2019

Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

Third Place Winner, Womens Art Song

Jan, 2019

The American Prize

First Place Winner

Oct, 2018

Mildred Miller International Voice Competition, Pittsburgh Festival Opera

Third Place Winner, Los Angeles Region

Jan, 2018

Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

First Place Winner, San Francisco District

Nov, 2017

Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions

Affiliations

Phi Kappa Lambda

May, 2016

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.

American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA)

May, 2019

The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) is the labor union that represents artists from numerous disciplines that create America's operatic, dance, and choral heritage. Whether our members are soloists, choral singers, actors, ballet dancers, or production staff, our union is a strong force in guaranteeing that our nation's artistic institutions adhere to fair labor practices, securing both gainful employment and quality of life for our artists.