Voice Lessons by Kelsey

Introduction: Praised by the New York Times for her “verisimilitude” and “legato,” Kelsey Robertson is quickly establishing herself as a singer to be heard. In the Spring of 2017, Ms. Robertson made her New York City Opera debut in the role of Fuego in the the U.S. premiere of Los Elementos. The New York Classical Review praised her performance for her “fierce, smoky mezzo” and “ferocious coloratura.” Some of Ms. Robertson's other operatic engagements have been with Palm Beach Opera, Caramoor International Music Festival, Opera Saratoga and more. As a teacher, Ms. Robertson focuses on teaching her students how to sing with ease and confidence. Ms. Robertson creates a calming and positive atmosphere so that her students feel comfortable to grow artistically and technically. Ms. Robertson teaches a range of genres and styles. Student repertoire includes classical, opera, musical theatre, sacred, country, folk, pop and rock depending on age, skill and interest. After evaluating the student’s goals, Ms. Robertson offers a curriculum tailored to the students needs and repertoire goals. In order to guide the student to sing with confidence and ease Ms. Robertson’s teaching technique emphasizes posture, breathing, vocal production, diction and communication. Her years of intensive training with some of the finest pedagogues in the country combined with her continued performance experience make her an excellent teacher. She received her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Oberlin Conservatory and her Master of Music in Vocal Performance and Literature from Eastman School of Music. She is currently pursuing an opera career in addition to maintaining a successful voice studio.