I am a classically trained Opera singer. I have been teaching for 20 years. My students have come from all backgrounds of musical genres and all ages. My specialty is helping students develop good singing habits and become comfortable performing in the style they prefer. I encourage the student to bring in their choice of music as well as offering music in which I am familiar to teach them proper technique but not force them into a certain singing style. I love to help my students learn how to use their voices and develop confidence in singing what makes them happy....

I have been training healthy singers for over 18 years working with students of all ages and levels to accomplish their vocal goals. My teaching centers on a healthy foundation of classical technique that will provide the footing to sing in any style. My studio offers a supportive, energetic and creative approach to developing each voice as an individual and unique gift. I hold a doctorate in voice from the Ohio State University and a Master of Music in Opera performance from The Boston Conservatory. I bring a high level of credential to a warm and inviting space to learn, develop and explore your singing talents....

Work with with many levels and different disciplines... we create a learning experience customized to each student. Most students develope into creatives as well as performers.

Learning to play an instrument involves practicing. Wow, what a stupid sounding statement. Practicing is only marginally profitable unless you know “how” to practice. I could tell you right here, in a few words, how to practice and you might say, “ Well, of course, anyone would know that.” The problem is, knowing and doing it two different things. I like to ask a new player, “What are you hoping to song or melody are you hoping to learn to play?” For me, this way of learning an instrument is a lot more fun than playing scales and arpeggios for years, in hopes to someday being able I to play some of the stuff really want. If this sounds

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John Funk, Academic Director of Academy of Music Sciences International, studied both Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy at The Ohio State University School of Music, where he received both the Gertrude Kuhfahs and George Haddad Scholarships in piano and studied under Dr. Donald Gren. A respected private teacher and pianist in southern and central Ohio for nearly two decades, John Funk has also composed numerous solo piano works and has studied period keyboard instruments with Penelope Crawford, among others. Mr. Funk has published several articles on Keyboard Performance Practices and Piano Literature. In 1999, Mr. Funk established the Ali...