About
Ever since I was a young child, singing & banging on the pots and pans in the kitchen (pretending that I was a rock star, of course), I knew that music was my future. It is never too late to begin your musical journey - I believe that music, particularly singing, is healing experience for people. Teaching is a passion that has always driven me, and nothing is more interesting to me than the ins and outs of the human voice. Using a holistic and technical approach through incorporating mindfulness, yoga, and movement, I love getting to know a student and helping them mold their technique for their personal goals, desires, and soul.
I've personally suffer with some pretty intense imposter syndrome and performance anxiety, so helping students work through those issues is something I'm particularly fond of. Singing is an extremely difficult thing to do - it's bearing your soul, so when students have experienced trauma or feel unsupported in their vocal journey, it can be very difficult to persist. I love being able to help students find their own voice and artistry, working through any technical or emotional barriers that might stand in their way. <3
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Our first lesson will consist of me asking you some questions about your goals, musical experience, and what you like to listen to/sing. Then, I will usually start talking about the breathing mechanism, and will have you sing a couple of exercises at the end to get a good sense of your voice. After the first lesson, I spend a lot of our time talking about the vocal mechanism and HOW it actually works, so that the student understands their instrument and can use it in an efficient manner to make whatever sound that they're looking for, across genres.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Over 8 years of teaching experience, as well as a variety of vocal and instrumental performance experience, including opera, musical theater, symphonic works, jazz, choral, pop, & piano accompanist for students.
Master of Music: Vocal Performance, The Longy School of Music of Bard College, 2015
- also received a Teaching Artist Certificate
Bachelor of Music: Music Education, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 2013
- minored in Psychology, recipient of a scholarship from the Susan Glover Hitchcock Fund for future female music educators.