Voice Lessons in Theatre District, NY

Instruments: Voice

I have a set of vocalises that I have comprised throughout the years. They begin with simple breathing exercises and hums to enable the student to connect to their breath, and move to more intricate scales and arpeggios to develop a strong, even tone. I choose repertoire that students truly enjoy to sing, as I have found that they will make great progress while practicing a song they love. When teaching children, I keep lessons simple and fun, while assigning exercises that they enjoy. Read More

Instruments: Voice Flute Music

I'm a coloratura soprano who currently resides near New York City. With a strong emphasis on vocal technique, I teach voice in my private studio or at The County College of Morris, where I serve as an adjunct faculty member. Some of my previously staged operatic and musical theater roles include Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro), Angelina (Trial by Jury), Le rossignol (L'enfant et les sortileges), Soeur Gerald (Dialogues des Carmelites), The Shepherdess (Venus and Adonis), Christine in the New Jersey collegiate premier of The Phantom of the Opera, Lily (The Secret Garden), Cinderella (Into the Woods), Cosette (Les Miserables), and Cinderella (Cinderella). Read More

Instruments: Voice

I truly love helping people uncover their passion for singing and developing their unique voice. During the first lesson, I ask the students about their musical goals and if there are particular techniques they feel they want or need to master. I ask the student to keep a record of this, as having a mission or musical goals is vital in keeping engaged with practice. From here, I help them isolate the various techniques they are working towards in addition to the aspects I feel need attention. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

Most recently I made my Kennedy Center Center debut singing the leading role ofUSMC Philipin the new Opera Fallujahby Tobin Stokes Heather Raffo.In the opera FallujahLaMarcuss sensitive and vulnerable portrayal is riveting. His vocal command will have you hanging onto every note- DCMTA Adding to my numerous appearances, I've performed a broad array of oratorio and sacred works including Kodalys Te Deum, Malcom Archers Requiem, Handels Messiah, Haydns Missa Sancti Nicolai, Mozarts Requiem, and a recital January 11, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. Read More

Instruments: Violin Viola Piano Voice

Growing up with both Suzuki books and Hal Leonard Essential Elements books, those are what I prefer to use. Essential Elements, especially for string players, offers an incredible foundation for beginners. One thing I really love about those books is the use of scales from the start. As a college musician, you quickly learn the importance of scales. I place a high priority on scale practice as it is the foundation of all we play. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

f you want to learn how to play the fun way, then I am for you. I make learning how to play guitar or the bass easy and effective. I am the singer/guitarist/songwriter for the NYC rock group, Damn Glad with 6 albums released. Also an accomplished producer/composer of production music for tv/film sync licensing. I have been playing guitar for over 35 years. I will teach you chords, strumming, rhythm, timing, picking, fingerpicking, lead solo, capo, slide guitar and songwriting techniques. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I encourage parents to teach their children music from young age. Most of my students are kids from age 5-13, level starting from novice to intermediate. I have been practicing tutoring piano for 5 years and voice for 3 years. My teaching style not only includes standard piano playing skills, but also sheet music reading, musical hearing, and proper playing techniques. In regards to voice lessons, I am strongly convinced that knowing musical theory basics significantly improves understanding of vocal basics. Read More