About Me:
I have always loved making music and singing, and sharing the art of music with others. I teach care and cultivation of excellence in one's unique vocal instrument, healthy and graceful expansion of range, breath capacity, and focus. Great singing is born from dedicated, conscientious practice, belief in one's gifts, and a commitment to cultivating and nurturing them. Questions are welcome.

Styles:
Classical

Subjects:
Theory, Ear Training, Classical Music History

Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult

Availability:
Midtown, Chelsea, Village, Lower East Side, Upper West, Upper East, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Upper East Side

Experience:

• Mezzo-Soprano Soloist in Vivaldi's Gloria Waturbury Symphony, Connecticut [2007 - 2007]
• Emma / Mother, in Mira Spektor's The Passion of Lizzie Borden Aviva Players, New York [2007 - 2007]
• Baker's Wife, in Sondheim's Into the Woods - Manhattan School of Music, New York [2007 - 2007]
• Young Artist - Lyrique en Mer, Belle-Ile, France [2006 - 2006]
• Seibel, in Gounod's Faust - International Institute of Vocal Arts, Chiari, Italy [2006 - 2006]
• La Fortuna, in Monteverdi's L'Incoronazion di Poppea - International Institute of Vocal Arts [2006 - 2006]

Education:

• Master of Music in Vocal Performance (Master of Music), Manhattan School of Music [2007]

Studied With:

• Trish McCaffrey [2005 - 2008]

Seminars and Workshops Attended:

• Professional Musical Theater Workshop, Manhattan School of Music [2007]
• Songfest, Songfest, Los Angeles [2004]
• Bay Area Summer Opera Theater Institute, San Francisco Conservatory [2003]
• Spoleto Arts Symposium, Spoleto, Italy [2002]

Certifications:

• Certified Music Teacher, Music Together [2003]

Awards:

• East Bay Opera League Award - Oakland Lyric Opera [2005]

Recent Performances:

• Duplex Cabaret [July, 2007]