Voice Lessons

I began with Classical Voice training at age 14 and majored in Opera Performance. In New York I transitioned my sound to musical theatre and contemporary styles.

 I've studied with renowned teachers, coaches and pedagogists on both coasts.

New York:  Matt Farnsworth , Jeannie Lovetri, Craig Carnelia, Tom Burke, Sherri Sanders, and Jen Waldman.

California:  Heidi Moss Erickson, Peter Grunberg, Matt Liebowitz, Jenny Matteucci, and Daniel Lockert.

In deepest gratitude to my foundational teacher in Atlanta, Elizabeth Nohe Colson, 1925-2017.   Her students won Metropolitan Opera Competitions (among others) and went on to professional careers in opera and classical music. 

 I attended the American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS)  in Graz, Austria,  with her in 2004.   She taught at this summer program for much of her teaching career which spanned six decades. In 2005 she was awarded Classical Singer Magazines' "Teacher of the Year."

   45 Minute Lessons:

• Technique Exercises - Still fun, just challenging students at their level.
  • Breathing 
  • Posture/ Alignment
  • Agility
  • Musicianship
  • Head voice
  • Mix/ chest voice
  • Resonance

• Developing Musicianship 

        Basic piano can be incorporated.   An aim at this level is for the student to learn vocal melodies on the piano from sheet music.

• Repertoire 
  • Appropriate language & content
  • Range
  • Strong melody for building musicianship
  • Appeal to the student!