About
In addition to teaching singing, I am a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique, which corrects posture and body use tensions. The result is a performer with freedom and beauty of tone. Anything that goes wrong in a lesson is my fault, and it is my job to address the issue. Thus the student is freed from fear and enabled to find an easier way to sing, dance, act etc. I have over 1,00 performances at Lincoln Center as a member of the New York City Opera chorus, two Broadway shows and multiple regional lead performances in Opera, Musical Theatre and Oratorio. Please note, my areas of expertise are Classical and Musical Theatre. I am NOT an expert in pop, R&B or country music. I welcome and have experience with children who have Special Needs including Autism, ADD, ADHD, OCD, Asperger's and various learning disabilities. I've been teaching for over 30 years and have a Masters Degree in Performance from North Texas State University. I teach ages 6 to eternity! Please note, I teach in Manhattan at studios located around 72nd & Broadway.
I have wanted to be a teacher since I was 12 years old, when the teacher I had for 6th grade inspired me. She taught us all in such an individual way and that has always been my model.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I vocalize the student and try different ways and words until we are on the same page with that. The first thing I tell a new student is that anything that goes wrong in the lessson is my fault. If they sing a wrong note, it's my fault, if they sound like a duck, it's my fault, if they sing a wrong rhythmn it's my fault. This results in eliminating the habit of blame and the need to be instantly "perfect". Lessons are tailor made for the individual student and I do not assume that all can be taught the same way.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have two degrees in Music, am a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique, and have extended performance experience in Opera, Musical Theatre and Oratorio. I am a member of Actors Equity, AGMA, Sag-AFTRA and NATS.