About
I have a Bachelor of Music in Voice from Manhattan School of Music in NYC. Further training included the Tanglewood Music Center in MA, the Mozarteum in Salzburg, as well as apprenticeships with the Santa Fe Opera and the Central City Opera. I made my European debut with the Aldeburgh Fall Festival and my German operatic debut with the Leipzig Opera. As a teacher, aside from my private studio, I was a faculty member at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music for 14 years, vocal chamber music faculty with the Alaria Ensemble at Mannes Evening Division, Vocal Faculty at the Narnia Summer Music Academy in Italy and am currently the director of the summer voice program at "Festival Musica In Laguna" in Chioggia Italy. On a more personal level, I have had many teachers over the years and I myself have gone through many vocal changes and as a result, I have learned to understand very well how the voice functions. I have worked with teachers whose teaching "descends" from the Italianate school of singing, where "bel canto" originated. This technique is fundamental to healthy voice throughout your life, whether you sing opera or any other style. And by the way, if you sing more popular genres of music, this does not mean that you will sound like an opera singer but your tone, breath support and range will improve tremendously with this technique, giving you confidence in your singing abilities. Technique + confidence gets work! I believe my service stands out because I am very good at building healthy technique from scratch, and equally good at deciphering technical issues and finding the technical solutions to resolve these issues. My reviews here come from singers in all different fields, who have all made progress with the same technique.
I love being first in line to watch students improve and to help them learn about their own voices and capabilities. It is very fulfilling to share in the joy of learning how to create music from our own bodies.
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Specialties
Musical styles
Years experience
Able to read music
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I begin with basic exercises both for the voice and with breathing for the first couple of lessons (no repertoire) to get the singer used to the basic technique. We then start on repertoire that is suitable for that singer's level where he/she can apply the exercises to the arias or songs he/she is working on. You will work hard, but you will get results.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I went to a prestigious conservatory in New York City and was trained by some great teachers, coaches and conductors. I have a lot of experience onstage, so I know what pressures singers are under when they perform. I am constantly sitting in on coaching and voice lessons of colleagues and their students, and attend seminars and master classes regularly. And I listen a lot: recordings, online videos, etc. I learn a lot from that. On top of all of that, I learn from my students!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
No it's very straight-forward, based on 60 minutes, 45 minutes, and 30 minutes.
How did you get started teaching?
I've sung since I was 5 years old, and just love it. Classical singing came about naturally - I loved the music, and loved the technical challenge. I'm still learning, and will learn the rest of my life even as I continue as a professional. And I learn so much about singing when I teach.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with singers of all genres - opera, musical theater, pop, jazz, latin, rock (including heavy metal), experimental, and even middle eastern (arabic). The basic classical technique I teach will help you sing in any style. If you want to continue in opera and classical music, we can go there, or we can apply what you have learned to your genre.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
My classical (opera) student nailing her singing in a performance after only 3 months with me; my musical theater student getting a natianal tour
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find the teacher that will get you technical results, not necessarily the one who has connections. Even if it takes you a couple of lessons with a few teachers, do it. Don't just trust a teacher blindly. Hard work and focus is essential in getting anywhere in any creative field. "Luck" is created through hard work, improvement, and getting yourself out there when opportunities arise. Seizing opportunity is huge when you are ready, yet it's important to know when you are ready and when you are not, and to be patient with yourself to get you to that place.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
I would ask, "what do I want to accomplish with my lessons...do I just want to learn songs, or do I want to improve my technique using well-established, thorough exercises that will get results quickly if I practice? Can this teacher help me accomplish both?"