Singing with Ruxandra C.

ABOUT ME Hi! My name is Ruxandra, I am a professional opera singer, songwriter and I am a self taught acrylic painter. 😃 I come from a family of artists, I have a wonderful husband who is also a musician, he is a very good drummer and songwriter. I am a loving and fun person to work with and I do not allow laziness. LESSON DETAILS I teach Classical singing- females only, and Contemporary singing( for male and female). Classical singing and Contemporary singing takes a lot of discipline, patience, focus and a lot of hard work. The typical objectives are to uncover, release and develop students’ unique singing voice, to develop and refine awareness skills, vocal techniques, breathing technique and performance skills that they can take away with them and apply to a lifetime of healthy, productive and enjoyable singing. We are also going to cover everything you need to know about a good vocal health and how to maintain your voice in "tip-top" shape. 👍 If your ready for this wonderful journey then join me and click the green button to book lessons! 🎶 I am excited to meet you! RELEVANT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: • 21-year education in music with 15 years professional performance experience both ensemble and solo • Decorated multi-instrumentalist – piano, violin and classical singing • Singer/songwriter with full-length album “Welcome to My Temple” and the single “Dance of Love” • Vocal range: Coloratura Soprano (G3 – F6) • Professional music video, commercial and television theme experience • Versed in several different genres including opera, rock, classic rock, pop and R&B EDUCATION • GRADUATED IN 2012 – MUSICIANS INSTITUTE – LOS ANGELES, CA – WITH ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN VOCAL PERFORMANCE Contemporary Singing, Keyboard, Music Theory, Performing • GRADUATED IN 2010 – NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MUSIC BUCHAREST - BUCHAREST ROMANIA – WITH BA IN MUSIC Classical singing, Acting, Piano, Music Theory, Performing Contests • GRADUATED IN 2006 – HIGHSCHOOL OF ARTS “DINU LIPATTI” - PITESTI, ROMANIA – WITH HIGHSCHOOL MUSIC DIPLOMA Violin, Classical Singing, Piano, Choir, Contests WORK EXPERIENCE • 2013 - Performed in Los Angeles, CA – Malibu. • 2013 - Featured in “The Malibu Times” in Los Angeles, California - Concert to raise funds for Malibu family amid tragedy. • 2010 - Featured performing in the choir for a Yoplait Yoghurt advertisement for Israel in Bulgaria. • 2009 - Sang in National Orchestral “Acoustic” Choir accompanied by 140-musician on orchestra for the “Next Generation Pop Symphony” event – held in Bucharest - Romania, and televised nationally. • 2009 - Collaboration with professional singer KEO for music video “Falling High” feat. DJ Andy in Bucharest-Romania. • 2009 - Performed with pop band VUNK on the theme song for sitcom “100%”, Bucharest – Romania. • 2009 - Female Backing Voice for “La Orice Ora” music video, featuring VUNK, Bucharest – Romania. • 2009 - Sang in the National Orchestral “Acoustic” Choir and the Orchestra, for the “Asculta, Simte, Descopera“ Event – featuring several renowned Romanian artists, held in Bucharest – Romania, and televised nationally • 2007 - Recorded first solo album – “Welcome to My Temple” – pop/classical (Opera) genre, produced by Bogdan Giurea, former guitarist of SPIN, Pitesti – Romania. • 2006 - 2010 Private Instructor in Classical Singing, teaching vocal technique to intermediate and advanced level students, Bucharest – Romania. ACHIEVEMENTS • 2005 – 2011 - 21 poems published on: www.poezii.biz. • 2005 - 6 poems published in Augur Magazine, Pitesti, Romania. • 2004 - Awarded 3rd Place - “International Contest of Interpretation of Romantic Miniature in Galati City, Romania” - 8th edition – Vocal section. • 2004 - “Diploma of Excellence” for Violin, awarded for outstanding results in the National Olympics for Educational and Artistic Activities. • 2003 - Awarded “Best Solo Singer” in The National Music Competition – Slatina City, Romania. • 2003 - Awarded 1st place in the acapella section of “The National Music Competition,” together with The Allegretto Choir - Slatina City, Romani. • 2003 - “ALEGORIE” poem published in Augur Magazine, Pitesti, Romania. • 2003 - Awarded “Diploma of Honor for Best Singer” at International Festival of Chant Coral de Nancy” - France, together with Allegretto Choir • 2001 - Participation in “The Interpretation Contest for Art School Students,” the regional stage, in Valcea City, Romania – Violin section. • 2000 – Awarded 2nd place in “The Interpretation Contest for Art School Students” from Pitesti City, Romania – Violin Section. • 2000 – Awarded 3rd place in “The National Competition of Instrumental Performance for Young Talents” in Slatina City, Romania - Violin Section REFERENCES - Mike Campbell – Vocal Dept.– theory, jazz, vocal instructor - Music Teacher, Musicians Institute – Los Angeles, CA - Jude Crossen – Vocal Dept. - vocal instructor - Music Teacher, Musicians Institute – Los Angeles, CA - Nick Richards - singer-songwriter - President at Microrich and singer-songwriter at “Boys don't Cry”- Los Angeles, CA - Cara Chang – Violinist - President of Forever Love Records, Los Angeles, CA - Carmen Botezatu Enescu - Pianist - Lector (doctor) of the National University of Music, Bucharest, Romania - Katsuya Sezaki – Vocal Dept. - vocal instructor, Logic and keyboard. - Music Teacher, Musicians Institute, Los Angeles, CA