Voice Lessons in Northford, CT

Instruments: Piano Voice

For beginning students, I use Faber Methods. Once the student has progressed, I would introduce solo repertoire that supports the skills necessary for improvement. Usually, I ask students if they are DYING to learn a piece, and with that selection, I'll look for techniques that can be improved upon. For adults, I try to ask what they are interested in learning, and help gauge the technique into their learning. Because adults learn differently from children, it is key to help integrate a different method of learning. Read More

Instruments: Voice

After winning the National Association of Teachers of Singing Artist Award I enjoyed operatic roles: Gingerbread Witch/Hansel and Gretel(Connecticut Opera and Opera Theatre of Connecticut) Rosina /Barber of Seville; Susanna/Marriage of Figaro; Pappagena/Magic Flute; Dido/Dido and Aeneas; Estella/La Perichole; Senta(Scena/Duet/Flying Dutchman) opposite David Rae Smith of New York City Opera. Oratorio roles include opposite Jennifer Larmore and Jacques Trussel in Judas Maccabeus; Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 2012 I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Music Education and I am a Certified Music Teacher K-12. In 2014 I received my Masters Degree in Jazz Performance. After graduating college I begin to travel around the world performing music as well as performing here in New York leading a Jazz quartet and playing with many other groups performing many different styles of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I began my teaching career as a teenager with beginning piano students in my home. I continued to teach part-time throughout university, adding voice to the mix, and have taught full time off and on since then between singing engagements, mothering my children and working. I have taught at the Elementary/Middle School level in a private after-school program in NYC, at Westminster Choir College in NJ for a year and began teaching on Long Island in recent years since my move to Centereach, NY. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I start with the basics on any level of singer just to get a feel for their voice. For children I like to utilize a lot of imagery to go along with making sounds first and then worrying about the correctness later. Training the ear in singing is very important and also learning about the body in terms of singing is key. I have a set regimen of warm ups for both men and women than I alternate depending on the students age and skill level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Synthesizer Keyboard

With over 10 years of piano theory and music knowledge, I also have insights to Audio Engineer/producing. I am self-taught so again, My teaching style is unorthodox but the content and objective theoretical content does not lack, in fact, that is going to be the most challenging obstacle you'll have to overcome if you are disciplined enough to handle the subject matter. Although I don't think you need College to become a great musician it does help. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I'm a dedicated and passionate vocalist who is looking forward to sharing my love of music and talents with others so that they too may develop a passion for singing. I graduated from Western Connecticut State University with honors and received a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance. I plan to receive a master's degree in opera studies or vocal pedagogy and then continue to study for my doctorate, (DMA.) I was also born with a special gift known as absolute (perfect) pitch. Read More