About
I am excited to bring new students to my studio! As a seasoned opera/musical theater performer, I am all about teaching healthy methods of strengthening and broadening vocal horizons. Whether you're looking to widen your range, practice for upcoming auditions/performances or simply learn the basics, you're in the right place!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
My first step in working with a student is establishing what we are looking to accomplish. With beginners, I look to create a warmup that focuses on vocal strengthening and music theory. With intermediate students, we begin looking at your hand-picked material and how to tell stories through song. With higher-level singers, we focus on that eight-shows-a-week style of singing and how to sing healthier without tiring. All lessons can apply the songs of your choice, and I can help broaden your songbook as well.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a vocal performance degree from the Lionel Hampton School of Music, and I was also trained as part of the inaugural class at The Institute for American Musical Theatre in New York City.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I am available for half-hour "touch up" prep sessions for students who are looking to be lead through warmups or work on specific material. These sessions cost $30.
For full standard hour-long sessions, I am available at $50 a session.
I also have multi-session rates available:
5 full hour for $200, 10 full hour for $350
5 half hour for $120, 10 half hour for $200
How did you get started teaching?
I began teaching kids aged 10 to 18 during my time at the Lionel Hampton School of Music in 2012, and went on to teach professionals of all ages in New York City in 2016.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students of all ages 10 years and up. I've worked with most voice types, as well.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Due to COVID-19, my local students and I have not been able to have our in-person sessions and outings as we would like. However, we got together on Zoom and performed holiday music for patients at the Tisch Cancer Center at Mount Sinai hospital in New York City which was a fantastic experience.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
An old Japanese proverb states, "Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher."
There are a lot of us vocal coaches out there! Many are teaching based on their own development while others are teaching standard proven methods for singing. Making sure a teacher is qualified is important. Most importantly, I might add, your experience is most important. If you are not getting what you want from your coachings, it isn't an awful idea to try out someone new. People learn differently, and finding which way fits best for you is all part of the process.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What am I looking to accomplish? What do I already know, and what do I want to focus on?
VERY IMPORTANT! We all want to learn for our own reasons, but making those reasons apparent in our application is vital in creating a base for your voice.