Voice Teacher

Influences: Ella Fitzgerald, Elly Ameling, Beyonce, Chet Baker, Alicia Keys, Billy Joel, Maria Callas, Michael Jackson, Ileana Cortubas, Mirella Freni, Chuck Berry, Angelika Kirschlager, Mariusz Kwiecien, Juan Diego Florez, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Angela Gheorghiu, Peggy Lee, Lucienne Boyer, Nina Simone, Mandy Patankin, Patty LuPone, Audra MacDonald, Barbara Streisand, Christina Aguilera, Mina, Mildred Bailey

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.

Ages:
Adult

Experience:

• New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players (Pirates of Penzance, Ruddigore, Utopia Limited)
• Ivoryton Playhouse, CT (The Full Monty, Godspell)
• Waterbury Symphony, CT (Messiah, Vivialdi Gloria), Naugatuck Valley College (Voice Faculty Adjunct)
• International Institute of Vocal Arts, Chiari, Italy (Faust, L'Incoronazion di Poppea)
• Festival Lyrique en Mer, Belle-Ile, France(Don Giovanni, Fallstaff)
• Jarvis Conservatory, Napa, CA (Il Barberillo de Lavapies)

Education:

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

Studied With:

• Seth Riggs [2010]
• Trish McCaffrey [2005 - 2010]

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]

Discography:

• Les Bandits - "Debut" [2010]