Wendy D  
Instruments: Voice
Styles: Classical, Musical Theater

I began teaching right after college, but put that on hold when my career took off. After having children, I returned to teaching and have taught in schools and privately for the last 15 years. I teach a classical , bell canto foundation so my students learn how to use their voice properly and then add different techniques to help them shape their sound for different styles of singing. I specialize in helping musical theater singers find and strengthen their mix and belt voices. I also help students with audition prep. I encourage my students to perform in recitals, competitions and theatrical performances to exercise their new skills. I look forward to helping new students of all ages.

My lessons typically start with stretching and breathing exercises and then transition to vocal exercises. The vocal exercises serve to strengthen their technique and solidify skills needed to tackle their song. I always ask my students what kind of music they are interested in and find songs to work on that will help strengthen their voice, but also connect with their soul. We will "workshop" their song to work on vocal production as well as fine tune their presentation and performance. I provide students with a warm up CD and background tracks to all songs they are working on so that they can practice at home.