I have been teaching for 42 years, in my home studio, at Central Connecticut State University for 20 years, and at Westminster School in Simsbury, CT for 40 years . I was also the Artistic Director for the Ensign-Darling Vocal Fellowship at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford until COVID struck. I studied for 8 years with Phyllis Bryn-Julson and sang Beethoven's Missa solemnis with Robert Shaw in France. It is my goal to free up the natural voice and protect the larynx from misuse.

I have enjoyed a successful career as a singer ( primarily opera ) and am now devoting more time to teaching aspiring singers. I have a deep knowledge of proper vocal technique , which when acquired allows the student to sing any type of music they are interested in. I am comfortable with many genres : classical , sacred , musical theatre, jazz and pop I speak and sing in English, French Italian and German i also teach piano for beginners up to a five year level . I have a Bachelor of Music degree in voice from the University of New Hampshire and a Masters in Voice and Opera from Memphis State University. I love helping a student develop...

Welcome to Allegro Studios! Nestled in the heart of Litchfield, CT, Allegro Studios offers personalized singing lessons tailored to each student's unique voice and goals. With a focus on vocal technique, performance skills, and musical expression, our expert instruction is designed to help you find your true voice and achieve your singing aspirations. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced singer, our dedicated one-on-one sessions ensure that you receive the attention and guidance needed to thrive in your musical journey. Join us and let your voice soar!

I have 25+ years experience as a musician & singer. I have several awards & a few gold & platinum projects. I work for non profits teaching kids in different areas of media. They love it & so do I.

Hello! My name is Zoe Vandermeer (www.sopranoandharp.com, [email protected]) and I have been teaching lever harp, Celtic harp, and historical harps for 25 years. Beginning to advanced students learn excellent techniques for the harp, harp exercises, and repertoire that works with your harp. I teach arranging for the harp, composing for the harp, and storytelling with the harp! I also teach singing, musicianship skills, how to read music, and music theory. I love helping harpists find their own voice with their harp, and enjoying this beautiful instrument which is so expressive, powerful, and healing. I perform professionally bo