Almost 25 years ago, I combined my skills as a teacher, semi-professional singer, and training in speech/language/voice pathology into a business to help persons develop their singing and speaking voices. In 2001 I received certification in vocology (the training and care of the speaking and singing voice) from the National Center for Voice and Speech program jointly sponsored by the University of Iowa and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Further study in vocal pedagogy at Stetson University, University of Central Florida, and East Carolina University. I offer services to help singers, actors and others who rely on their voices (e.g., church ministers of music, school teachers, radio and TV broadcasters/weather forecasters, etc.) to learn how to produce a clear, efficient, resonant voice with the least amount of effort.
After singers learn traditional "classical" foundation for voice production, stylistic elements and communicative interpretation are added. Each student's program is individualized, age appropriate in skill development, and a positive, supportive atmosphere between student and teacher is nourished. Common elements to all singing lessons include music reading, ear-training and sight-singing, breath management, correct articulation/diction of consonants and vowels, and communication of the text. Students as young as 5 have been accepted, if they show high musical aptitude and have strong parental support in their pursuit of the development of their musical talent. These young students gain insight into the fascinating world of music, as their vocal instruction (The Full Voice Series, and Singing Lessons for Little Singers, and others) are combined with music fundamentals/keyboard instruction for well-rounded, age-appropriate music program.. Later elementary-adult students further their development of musical literacy with ear-training and sight-singing. A graded curriculum (The Royal Conservatory of Music syllabus, Toronto, Canada), along with material from other sources, is used to provide fun, productive and interactive voice lessons.
My students who wish to pursue music/performing arts in college have been accepted to prestigious schools including Stetson University, The Florida State University, Belmont University, Loyola University (New Orleans), and the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.
I really love helping students develop their singing and speaking voices, whether or not they intend to pursue music as a career.
All instruction is highly individualized, with goals set by student and teacher, in a collaborative learning environment. How can I help you develop your voice?
After singers learn traditional "classical" foundation for voice production, stylistic elements and communicative interpretation are added. Each student's program is individualized, age appropriate in skill development, and a positive, supportive atmosphere between student and teacher is nourished. Common elements to all singing lessons include music reading, ear-training and sight-singing, breath management, correct articulation/diction of consonants and vowels, and communication of the text. Students as young as 5 have been accepted, if they show high musical aptitude and have strong parental support in their pursuit of the development of their musical talent. These young students gain insight into the fascinating world of music, as their vocal instruction (The Full Voice Series, and Singing Lessons for Little Singers, and others) are combined with music fundamentals/keyboard instruction for well-rounded, age-appropriate music program.. Later elementary-adult students further their development of musical literacy with ear-training and sight-singing. A graded curriculum (The Royal Conservatory of Music syllabus, Toronto, Canada), along with material from other sources, is used to provide fun, productive and interactive voice lessons.
My students who wish to pursue music/performing arts in college have been accepted to prestigious schools including Stetson University, The Florida State University, Belmont University, Loyola University (New Orleans), and the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.
I really love helping students develop their singing and speaking voices, whether or not they intend to pursue music as a career.
All instruction is highly individualized, with goals set by student and teacher, in a collaborative learning environment. How can I help you develop your voice?