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Peter Mark - Manhattan, NY

5.0 (12)

1 hire on Lessons.com

About this pro

Having sung myself onstage with the great singers at the MET, and chosen, coached, and conducted hundreds of singers for over 4 decades at Virginia Opera -- where I am Artistic Director Emeritus -- I really know how to work quickly and effectively with singers to get their voices to ring freely and to communicate expressively and musically. QUICKLY and SUCCESSFULLY!

Peter Mark’s powerful skill set draws from a varied and comprehensive experience in opera. As Founding General and Artistic Director of Virginia Opera he conducted and mentored young singers -- many who have become world renowned stars like Renee Fleming, Diana Soviero, Lawrence Brownlee, Frederick Burchinal.

Peter Mark

[email protected]

757.343.7068 cell

212-580-0081 NY

Fall & Spring

310-302.1922 LA

Summer & Winter

petermarkopera.com

petermarkmasterclass.com

It is thrilling to be able to reveal a person's real voice to them -- and to give them the tools for them to express themselves fully and uniquely in whatever music they want to sing!!

Check out the videos and information on these sites:

petermarkopera.com

petermarkmasterclass.com

Credentials

New York, NY 10023

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12 Reviews

5.0

Isaac Grier

Peter Mark has so many tools and techniques that will help a singer improve their musicianship to a professional level. If you are looking to go the next step I recommend you with Peter.

2017-06-29
William Hicks

I recently had the pleasure of collaborating as pianist for Peter Mark's master class for young Opera singers and found him to be highly effective in his ability to elicit the best possible results from each of the participants. Due to his many years of professional experience in the world of Opera, Peter knows exactly what is needed to be heard as far as vocal production and style in the widest possible variety of repertoire, but more importantly, through his unique methods is able to quickly achieve the desired results from each of the singers.

2017-06-29
Marina Kesler

Hands on, practical and honest advice to singers on how to advance your vocal performance, dramatization, stage movement to a professional level. Lesson series is a tremendous value: in a short period of time, Mark can get you ready to sing an aria or the whole role.

2017-06-29
Roberto Borgatti

Peter is a superb coach. I have observed his unique method and insights help singers of all voice types. Peter has made an invaluable contribution to my development and musicianship.

2017-06-29
Thomas Truhitte

Maestro Peter Mark has always brought out the best in my singing and overall performance. If you want excellent results and insights in a very practical and visceral approach, I couldn't recommend anyone more highly. I have sung leading roles for Peter in Wagner, Puccini and Beethoven and he is equally adept in these styles and more. Take advantage of the opportunity!

2017-06-29
Claudio Luiz Carvalho Mascarenhas

Opera singers spend years and years trying to find their correct vocal placement. However when you go to Peter Mark, we find --at least I have found - that correct vocal placement is just the beginning. We must also have a plan for sustaining our sound after it is well-placed. And that is when Mr. Mark shows his skillfull sound designing strategies. Making singing a much more exciting experience for the listeners, and a healthy and artistic sound for those who are making it.

2017-06-29
Kat Anderson

Peter Mark has a thorough understanding of vocal placement and technique. He quickly and effectively makes singing easier and more legato. You begin to understand your voice as an instrument akin to finger placement on a guitar or mouth placement on a trumpet in order to create the desired sound. The service and knowledge he provides his singers is nothing less then world class. His work is vital to the continuation of the operatic arts.

2017-06-29
Rachel Labovitch

Working with Peter Mark has benefited me a great deal. He is a wonderful, skilled and experienced teacher and I am a better singer through working with him. I would recommend signing up for his masterclass series, we work hard but have a great deal of fun as well.

2017-06-29
Kim Esther HeeWoo

I studied in italy for 5 years but I've never met a teacher like him. Since I began working with him my voice has improved so much. I feel so blessed to meet him. His teaching is very clear and easy to understand. I highly recommend him

2017-06-29
Xiao Ling (Shirley) Wang, soprano

I recently participated in Maestro Peter Mark's Masterclass in Beverly Hills, CA. I have worked with the maestro previously in NYC and in Pennsylvania. It has helped me to focus and unify my middle & lower registers. Most importantly, the class helped me to make vocal & musical choices that would cut through large orchestras in good size halls with brilliant vitality top to bottom. One of the biggest challenges as a singer is to acquire viable feedback that would facilitate onstage performances in a large hall over a large ensemble. "From a Conductor's Perspective", Maestro Peter Mark offered unique and honest comments along with practical solutions as a conductor for me. It made a marked difference immediately. The instructions were precise, effective and no-none-sense. As a singer with roots in LA and worked in NYC and the East Coast, I find Maestro's approach especially important to California based singers. There isn't as much exposure to the professional voices as NY based singers. Maestro's work with the singers takes the guesswork out of the equation. I wish I had this available to me when I lived in LA full time. I highly recommend this series of Masterclasses to any west coast based singers who are serious about developing and understanding the professional sound. Thank you Maestro for your candor, expertise and dedication. Looking forward to our next session be it in NYC or LA!

2017-06-29
Christopher Anderson

I have gotten SO much out of working with Peter. My high C's were a wish and a prayer before ... always there but never sure if they would be solid. That was only one of the major breakthroughs I had while working with Peter ... there have been, and continue to be, many more! Through working with Peter singing has become a three dimensional experience ... I experience it technically on so many more levels than I had before. It has been an invaluable experience.

2017-06-29
Jack White

Peter is excellent. I've been singing both professionally and nonprofessionally for over 20 years, but the three lessons I've had with him recently have helped zero in on exactly what I need to take my singing to the next level. He's been around the business for many years, is extremely well known and respected, and definitely knows what he's talking about and how to communicate it. I look forward to continued work with him!

2017-06-26

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FAQs

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Hear them and discuss what they need and what I CAN do for them. Invite to attend a masterclass or see video of my work with singers.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

In music all my life. Sang as chief bot soprano at MET OPERA.
Concertmaster Columbia University Orchestra.
Principal Violist Juilliard Orchestra, Chicago Lyric Opera.
Built, ran, cast, and conducted Virginia Opera for 36 years as General & Artistic Director -- now Artistic Director Emeritus
International Opera conductor, coach, consultant

Do you have a standard pricing system for your service? If so, please share the details here.

$100 per hour private coaching or Skype lesson -- independent of pianist and venue fees if needed.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Huge background

-- put into operation during 4 decades of running an opera company, conducting, coaching, and teaching opera.

What types of customers have you worked with?

Singers at every level of development and experience.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

Preparing Masterclass singers for singing in front of an Artistic Professionals

Panel for their feedback --- regularly 4 times a year -- alternating NYC & LA each season. See petermarkmasterclass.com (http://petermarkmasterclass.com/)

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Go with the best person to accomplish what you need quickly -- giving you the tools to understand and sustain your own development for a successful singing career.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

What there goals are?

What they have going for them toward those goals. What they still need to add to their toolbox.