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Ruth E.

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Teaches Beginner

Age: 6+

Speaks Spanish, German, Italian, French

Teaching since 2000

Post Diploma Vocal Training

About Ruth E.

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I've been a professional musician for many years in the classical singing world. I love all kinds of music and have been teaching for over ten years. I'm known for being very kind and supportive. I have two degrees in Music, one from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England. I've been active on classical choral and early music recordings and therefore I get to vote in the GRAMMYs ... my high school students usually help me to consider the Best New Artist category although I have strong opinions of my own because I love pop music too! I teach beginning piano, and all levels of singing. I've raised two great kids of my own and am married to another professional musician. I love helping people to bring more music into their lives! Here is an article I love about returning to music lessons as an older person: https://nyti.ms/2jG2kL8

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Aaron Arabian

Teacher's studio

Exactly what I was looking for - classically trained, teaches professionally, connected to many types of of music and explains technique in an easy to understand way,

Posted Feb 14, 2017

Anasuya

Teacher's studio

Ruth is one of the best teachers I have had on any subject and my favorite voice teacher of the 3 that I have received lessons from. Ruth is deeply compassionate and highly skilled at bringing out the natural voice that wants to express from my heart. The first few lessons I was in tears, feeling the joy of my own beautiful voice make its way from the cave of my heart. Ruth's teaching technique is lovely and loving. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to explore the freedom of finding their voice!

Posted Dec 10, 2016

Steven D

Ruth is an awesome teacher and really knows a lot about the piano. She really teaches everything and is very knowledgable about all genres of music. She is very helpful and really makes learning to play the piano a fun experience!

Posted Oct 19, 2016

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Experience

Private Music Teacher

Jan, 2001 - Present

Ruth Escher Music Studio

I love teaching all kinds of music to all kinds of students!

Professional Chorister

Jan, 2010 - Jan, 2015

San Francisco Symphony

One of 30 professional singers employed by the San Francisco Symphony to take part in choral works.

Professional Chorister

Jan, 2000 - Dec, 2015

Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra

Member of chamber choir for internationally renowned early music ensemble.

Professional Chorister

Jan, 1990 - Present

American Bach Soloists

Founding member of internationally renowned Bach ensemble.

Paraprofessional Music Librarian

Jan, 1985 - Dec, 2000

Stanford University

Acquisition and Cataloging of all Music materials for Stanford University.

Education

Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance

Sep, 1975 - Jun, 1979

University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music

Post Diploma Vocal Training

Sep, 1984 - Jun, 1985

Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, England

Affiliations

Pi Kappa Lambda

Jun, 1979

An American honor society for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professors of music. There are currently 205 active chapters and approximately 64,500 individual members.

National Association of Teachers of Singing

Jan, 2000

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.

National Academy for the Recording Arts and Sciences, The

Jan, 2000

The Recording Academy, known variously as The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences or NARAS, is a U.S. organization of musicians, producers, recording engineers and other recording professionals dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for music and its makers. The Recording Academy is headquartered in Santa Monica.

American Guild of Musical Artists

Sep, 1980

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.

Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

Sep, 1980

An American labor union representing over 160,000 film and television principal and background performers, journalists, and radio personalities worldwide.