Alta D., Piano Teacher, Brooklyn
(718) 608-6080
About Me:
I believe that every voice student should have a solid foundation in Classical Technique. With a complete toolbox, you will be able to make stylistic decisions that are healthy, and can be supported and maintained over time. Part of every lesson will be spent on technique, and I will give you a tailored set of vocalizes that you can use in your daily practice to expand your vocal range and stamina. Please bring any music that you would like to work on- I will also gladly make rep suggestions!
Styles:
Classical
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Classical Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
Williamsburg and environs
To inquire about Piano lessons with Alta , please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (718) 608-6080.
Alta also teaches voice up to a professional level.
Experience:
- Private voice studio: Saratoga Springs, NY; Rochester, NY; Worcester, MA; Shreveport, LA; Austin, TX; New York, NY Students age 7-65. [2000 - Present]
- Private lessons: Eastman School of Music & The University of Rochester. Taught University/Conservatory students, both majors and non-majors. Prepared students for juries and recitals. [2001 - 2004]
- Private lessons: Westlake High School, Austin TX Taught students grade 9-12. Prepared them for solo contests, as well as the District, Region and State Choir Auditions. Every student had the opportunity to participate in 2 of my studio recitals each year. [2005 - 2007]
- Teaching Assistant Musical Theater Workshop: University of Rochester. Musically prepared, coached students. Staged several scenes. [2001 - 2002]
Education:
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Voice and Opera Performance (DMA), University of Texas at Austin [2007]
Studied With:
- Joyce Farwell [2007]
- Rita Shane [2000 - 2006]
Awards:
- District Winner (Southwest) - Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions [2007]
- Regional Finalist (Southwest) - Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions [2007]
- Regional Finalist, Honorable Mention (Gulf Coast) - Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions [2005]
- District Winner (Gulf Coast) - Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions [2004]
Recent Performances:
- The Pirates of Penzance (Ruth) Opera Carolina [May, 2007]
- Mozart Requiem (Soloist) Temple Symphony [, 2007]
- *World Premiere* The Scarecrow (Mother Rigby) Butler Opera Center [March, 2006]
- Trois chansons de Bilitis (Soloist) Texas Symphony [, 2006]
- El Amor Brujo (Voice) Butler Opera Center [October, 2005]
- Die Fledermaus (Prince Orlovsky) Ohio Light Opera [, 2005]
Discography:
- Albany Records - "Maytime " [2006]
- Albany Records - "Robin Hood" [2004]
- Operetta Archives - "Countess Martiza" [2003]
- Albany Records - "Sweethearts" [2002]
Scholarships:
- Presidential Scholar [2005 - 2007]
Piano lesson Gift Certificates are available in assortments of 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 lessons. We can send the Gift Certificate to you by email as a PDF file or by regular mail if you prefer.
Viennese-style pianos were built with wood frames, two strings per note, and had leather-covered hammers. Some of these Viennese pianos had the opposite coloring of modern-day pianos; the natural keys were black and the accidental keys white.