Areas of Expertise
- Basic music fundamentals – reading music, note values and sight-reading
- Technical work to improve vocal quality and health
- Musicality to help understand the dynamics and interpretation of music
Education
- B.M. in vocal performance, Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music (1991)
- M.M. in vocal performance, Northwestern University, Bienen School of Music (1994)
What's My Why?
There is nothing I find more fulfilling in my professional life than seeing a student discover something new in their singing capabilities. I am here to aid them in finding growth in their own instrument and style. I am passionate about training singers in all genres of music and enjoy introducing students to new styles of singing that they didn't know they could take on. My students are why I am here, and their success makes my job so fun to come to every day.
Professional Experience
I teach voice lessons to all majors and include all genres of music: classical, musical theater, jazz and contemporary music. As a voice instructor for over 20 years, I have coached many students in successful auditions for district choir, all-state and all-national choir, National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) regional and national competitions, classical singer/auditions plus national competitions, and roles in school, community and professional musical productions. I have also trained in teaching contemporary music and aid students with proper mic technique, pop and jazz vocal styling and working in a recording studio. I held the elected position of region governor for the New England region of NATS and served on the national board of NATS from 2018-2022. I have also run local and regional NATS student auditions, from registration, venue management, scheduling and website creation to acquiring top talent to judge the finalist concerts.