Introduction: My work with you is based on my professional experience in opera, musical theater, and concert singing. You'll get the best results by practicing proven exercises, in a step-by-step progression. I have been performing and teaching in New York, Heidelberg, Frankfurt, and Barcelona since 1984. On my journey, I worked with great artists who have shared their wisdom in the centuries-old art of "BELCANTO". It is my generations' obligation to pass along the tradition of great singing. Singing onstage is much more difficult than most people think, but consistent TRAINING on technique will bring out your best sound.
Those who practice will succeed.
My students now sing at opera houses, and concert halls. They work and study at major conservatories and universities all across the USA and Europe.
Bel canto is a 'Culture' to be cultivated.
I will use technology, to accelerate your learning. Immersing you in a carefully selected video library will sensitize your ear to what is right or wrong about a certain timbre or phrase. Discrimination or 'taste' becomes a strong motivator in practice. When you understand "right" from "wrong" you literally thirst for the beautiful sound the way a master sommelier might thirst for great wine. GUIDED LISTENING from recordings puts at the feet of the old masters to reinforce your critical thinking.
GUIDED PRACTICE is your voice lesson. You will develop a powerful sense of 'mind over matter' on the path to deeper expression and beautiful sound.
The well-trained bel canto singer has a very particular sound that displays the singer's true voice. Through ANATOMICAL and KINESTHETIC LEARNING, positions such as a low larynx or high palate begin to feel normal. Singers experience deep satisfaction when they master their physical talents and, apply them to their own INTERPRETIVE SKILLS.
The analysis of text and pronunciation in EUROPEAN LANGUAGES is a major focus for classical singers and Broadway styles too. As singing-actors we must find the emotional as well as the objective truth in the words we sing.
