In over 10 years of offering private voice lessons, I have honed a highly individualized approach to teaching vocal technique. I am committed to the concept of "maximum natural," and I strive to combine technical knowledge with visual imagery in a language that guides students to sing freely and efficiently in their own unique voices. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Vocal Performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, and I am a full member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. While I am an active performer, I also take care to continue my own vocal study with my private coach and at workshops locally and abroad.
My studio includes male and female students of all abilities, ages 10 and up--from beginners to hobbyists and professionals. I have trained singers in both classical and music theater styles for auditions and for performances in honors and regional choruses and paid chorales; school, community, and professional theater; and admission into college and university music programs.
Our journey as a teacher and a student will begin with the technical fundamentals--posture and breathing--and proceed along a personalized plan to capitalize on the student's strengths, improve areas of weakness, and meet short- and long-term goals.
I work collaboratively with students to develop practice plans to guide them through the week between lessons and to choose repertoire and performance opportunities that are appropriate for their development.
There are few pleasures greater than the moment that a student is able to analyze their own mistake and correct it themselves. In our hour together, I strive to equip my students to do just that - in my studio, in the practice room, and on stage.
