About Me:
The most important element of good singing is building a solid vocal technique FIRST. While stylistic elements can and should be incorporated in the lesson, a singer, regardless of genre, needs to have a mastery of their instrument; this includes learning breath control, resonance, articulation, vocal agility, register blending and range development...all this while maintaining good vocal health. Creativity is another essential element for developing musicianship; consequently, emphasis in lessons is placed on learning theory / ear training.

Styles:
Musical Theatre, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Pop

Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Jazz Music History, Music Technology

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

Major Influences:
My experience in piano education ranges from teaching chord changes and scales for arranging and composing to simple accompaniment of songs.

Experience:

• Taught voice lessons in Parker, Colorado for six months (2003) at a colleague's private studio. Students ranged from elementary to high school aged
• I have significant solo and ensemble performing experience from my formal musical training both at the U. of Denver and the U. of Miami (Florida) [2000 - 2007]
• I'm currently in a vocal jazz a cappella ensemble, and we're building up repertoire and planning on hitting the NYC (and eventually national) a cappella scene. [2008 - Present]

Education:

• Master of Music in Jazz Pedagogy (MM), University of Miami (Florida) [2007]

Studied With:

• Ron Miller, Larry Lapin, other U. of Miami professors. [2005 - 2007]

Seminars and Workshops Attended:

• IAJE National Conference (New York), International Association for Jazz Education [2006]

Recent Performances:

• Harmony Sweepstakes New York Regionals [March, 2008]