Chris M., Voice Teacher, Westchester County
(914) 380-3116
About Me:
My role is to help a student find his or her creative voice while at the same time encouraging independent thought, but also helping shape the student's attitude in respects to pursuing a professional career in music. Regardless of the style of music, each genre requires similar demands from the student: strong work ethics, commitment and dedication. I believe in giving students a thorough grounding in the basics while also finding ways to meet each student's specific strengths and weaknesses. The success of the journey towards a professional
Styles:
Musical Theatre, Jazz, Blues, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Fusion, Celtic, Indian, Latin
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Orchestration, Jazz Music History, Music Technology
Ages:
Teenage, Adult
Major Influences:
Sarah Vaughn, Carmen McRae, early Nancy Wilson, early Billie Holiday, early Frank Sinatra. James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, The Isley Bros., Tower of Power, Aretha Franklin, Patti Austin, Yes, The Beatles, Jimmy Hendrix, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans , Antonio Carlos Jobim, Wayne Shorter
To inquire about Voice lessons with Chris, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (914) 380-3116.
Chris also teaches beginning piano.
Experience:
- Began a career in music at the age of 16. Performed and recording in Australia on major national television shows and radio through 1988. Began writing lyrics to her own music as well as for other composers. [1970 - 1988]
- Awarded International Study Grant from Australia Council, traveled to NYC in 1988 to further her studies in jazz. [1988 - 1991]
- Performed and released several recordings in the USA. Waltz for Debby (1991) Recording received substantial press and accolades both in the States and internationally. The first recording to include several McNulty originals or co-written material. First major international radio feature on ABC's Nightly Planet. [1991 - 1991]
- Selected as one of six vocalists from NYC to appear on Big Apple Recordings - Top NYC Vocalists. [1993 - 1993]
- A Time For Love (MC4545 - 1995) I Remember You (ED4546 - 2004). Travelled to Russia in 2002 to perform at St Petersburg's first ever "White Nights" Jazz Festival. Dance Delicioso (ED4547 -2005) featured seven McNulty originals performed by several of the most outstanding and most well respected jazz musicians on the international jazz scene: Mulgrew Miller, Gary Bartz, Billy Hart, Gary Thomas as well as Paul Bollenback who holds co-producing credits. In 2005 formed a record company with Paul Bollenback - Elefant Dreams. Produced and/or collaborated on several projects including her own recordings as well as making a guest solo appearance on Paul Bollenback's Brightness of Being (ED4548. In 2006, McNulty's 6th recording, Whispers the Heart(ED4549 - 2006) was released to international and critical acclaim. [1994 - 2006]
- Whispers the Heart (ED4549 - 2006) voted one of the Top Ten recordings of 2006 by Jazz Journalist Association. McNulty recently completed a highly successful 7 week global tour - encompassing several countries including: USA, Australia, Russia and UK. She continues to tour internationally with noted guitarist Paul Bollenback performing at major festivals and/or concert venues. Performing and teaching (workshops) in various cities and colleges throughout the country as well as internationally, most recently, University of Adelaide - May 2007. McNulty appears on Paul Bollenback's Invocation (ED4550) set for release this coming October 2007. [2007 - Present]
Studied With:
- Paul Bollenback [2002 - 2007]
- Paul McNamara [1987 - 1988]
Awards:
- Album Whispers the Heart Voted Top Ten recordings of 2006 - Jazz Journalist Association's Nancy Barrell [2007]
Recent Performances:
- University of Texas (Dallas) [September, 2007]
Discography:
- Paul Bollenback - "Invocation - Elefant Dreams (ED4550)" [2007]
- Chris McNulty - "Whispers the Heart - Elefant Dreams (ED4549)" [2006]
- Paul Bollenback - "Brightness of Being - Elefant Dreams (ED4548)" [2006]
- Chris McNulty - "Dance Delicioso - Elefant Dreams (ED4547)" [2005]
- Chris McNulty - "I Remember You - Elefant Dreams (ED4546) Mop Top (MC4546)" [2004]
- Tom Lellis - "Southern Exposure - Adventure Music" [2004]
- Chris McNulty - "Waltz For Debby - Discovery" [1991]
Voice 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.
A melisma occurs when a singer switches pitch while singing the same syllable. It is used heavily in baroque vocal music, as well as to a somewhat lesser extent in popular music.