Improvisation rhythym harmony

My name is Jenny Ivanovna, and I am a professional mezzo soprano, voice teacher, and experienced opera and concert performer with 15 years of teaching experience. Before moving to Milpitas, I taught in Fort Worth, Texas, where I ran a private studio and served as the Voice Professor at Fort Worth Music Academy. Now settled in the Bay Area, I am grateful to be teaching in this community. I work with students of all ages and levels, from beginners discovering their voice to advanced singers preparing auditions or performances. I teach in English and Spanish, and I coach repertoire in French, German, Italian, English, and Spanish. My teaching

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Founded in 1977, The Music School is a non-profit educational institution located in Sunnyvale, California that welcomes students of all ages and abilities. The school offers a range of classes, including one-week morning camps, theatre, and workshops, and also provides scholarships to those in need. Originally starting with 13 students, The Music School now proudly boasts an enrollment of over 500 students during the school year and an additional 300 during the summer. Its mission remains the same as it was at its inception - making learning music a fun and accessible experience for all.

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Biography Carl Franzen, Voice Teacher and Operatic Tenor San Jose, California For as long as I can remember, I was always singing. As a child, I sang endlessly with my mother's phonograph records, ranging anywhere from Mario Lanza to Nat King Cole and the classic musicals like Carousel and Oklahoma. My grandmother was really the one to encourage me to find my musical talents. In Elementary school I wanted desperately to play a musical instrument. I really wanted to play the piano most of all. But I didn't get a piano until my senior year of high school. The first instrument the music instructor gave me was a flute, which was a failure. Next...