I have a passion for teaching and love being a part of the learning process. Seeing a student gain confidence with a new set of skills to help them unlock their natural talents is incredibly rewarding! I have over 20 years experience teaching voice. I work with students on all styles of music. My teaching focus is on vocal function working with registration (head/chest/belt/mix), breath management and support, articulation, and phrasing. Because everyone learns differently, I cater the lesson to the individual. I often pull from a student’s interests and experiences to assist me in understanding how to relate to them. I believe it is my...

I have been involved in music for my entire life and have been a professional music director, voice teacher, and accompanist for over twenty years. Through this work, I have come to believe that every individual can experience profoundly moving artistic experiences and that these moments can change lives. This belief guides my process be it with individual singers, musical theater troupes or large choirs. My job as an educator is to unlock this potential. I must help my singers define and meet the unique objectives using current pedagogy, a comprehensive curriculum and modern technology ensuring their success now and as studio alumni. Voice p...

Niatesha Thompson 's Bio Originally from Knoxville, TN now located in Snellville, GA Niatesha has been a lover of music since birth. Niatesha was told that as a child she was able to hum before she was able to talk. She started singing at the age of 2 and her father signed up a for piano lessons as the age of 5. The earliest memory of singing Niatesha as performing for her grandmother's morning church service at the age of 4. During Niatesha's elementary, middle school and high school years she performed in several popular choirs like The Inner City Youth Performance Choice who was futured in the late and great NFL star Reggie White who play...

I am passionate about teaching music because I've seen over the years of how my students quality of life improved. The aspiring professional music was empowered to book more gigs. Young students were able to received scholarships to colleges. Thev older students who wants to play for their own enjoyment experience the inner peace that only music can bring. I spent my entire life playing music and what a wonderful experience it has been. Music has allowed me to travel the world. I have worked with recording artist such as Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Ramsey Lewis, Yolanda Adams, Nancy Wilson just to name a few....

I have an extensive background in classical vocal pedagogy and performance. Having held multiple University and Conservatory faculty positions, I was able to work with a broad spectrum of students of all ages and genders. I was on staff at the Washington National Opera with Maestro Placido Domingo. I have also had extensive experience in Musical Theater, both as Music Director and individual voice coach. Several students from the studio are singing around the country and abroad in Opera, Music Theater, and Country. In addition the studio has a large high school contingent that are exploring their musical gifts....

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