Voice Lessons in Port Richey , FL

Instruments: Piano Voice

Hey there! I'm a private voice and piano teacher, actor, and singer performing profressionally in both musical theatre and opera. I have both an undergraduate degree in Voice Performance from the University of Colorado (Boulder), and masters degrees in the same from the Chicago College of Performing Arts. I have have students who range from beginners, to stars at the Lyric Opera of Chicago (Lun Tha in their upcoming production of "The King and I" with Kate Baldwin), and the National Tour of "The Wizard of Oz" (as Dorothy). I am currently working at FreeFall theatre in St. Petersburg in their production of "Sondheim on Sondheim." 

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

For every one of my beginning students who wants to start playing the guitar or singing, I will alway start them off the best and most knowlegable way I know how, which would be a beginners guide. I started with Hal Leonard's Essential book 1 when I first started learning, and I have always used Hal Leonard's Essential guides for my students.  If a student is an intermediate, I can find out where they're at and help them with any handicaps they may have, and point them in the right direction. ***Important note: I am able to teach online via SKYPE or FACETIME as well as in home or studio.   

Instruments: Piano Voice

I began my musical journey at a very young age.  I would sit and play on my Grandmother’s organ at the age of 5 learning songs by ear.  In grade school I was introduced to the theory of music playing violin and later in high school playing clarinet in the school band.  I was accepted into the Music Program at The University of Tampa after receiving piano instruction from local musician Florence Tillman.  At The University of Tampa I studied piano, vocals, and guitar.  I received private piano instruction with Professor Linda Rodriguez and was graded before a jury where I received an A for my efforts.  I also received private piano instruction with Professor Kenneth Hanks of Hillsborough Community College.  I received private vocal instruction at the University of Tampa with Dr. Yvonne Rene Dechance, Dawne Wisner Eubanks of Hillsborough Community College, and Margaret Lampasi of SUNY Adirondack in Upstate New York.  In 2010 I graduated SUNY Adirondack with an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts & Social Sciences with honors as an inductee of Phi Theta Kappa.  Currently, I am studying for a Bachelor of Arts at SUNY Empire with concentrations in Performing Arts and Literature.  I love to learn and I am eager to teach to share my knowledge, experience, and love for music in the community.           

Instruments: Guitar Voice Trumpet Trombone Euphonium Tuba Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students I use instrument appropriate lesson books that teach the fundamentals of music, the instrument and progressively allows the student to feel comfortable with the sound and feel of the instrument. As they progress I begin introducing solo pieces and instruction to strengthen techniques, embouchure, sight reading, and theory abilities. For my older students I first see what their current level is and learn what their goals are. At this time I plan my lessons to meet their goals for the present and future.