Voice Lessons in Verdugo City, CA

Instruments: Piano Voice

I have a wide variety of performance experience in piano, vocal performance, and composition. I have performed in over 40 shoes in both opera and musical theatre, from Sweeney Todd to Spring Awakening, L'Incoronazione di Poppea and Trouble in Tahiti. I have also an extensive background as a choral performer (both secular and religious settings). I have taught students of all ages in music practice, theory, and foreign language in both group and individual settings. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I teach vocal technique for singers of all ages and levels within a holistic approach to free the vocal instrument. Lessons are fun and empowering as we learn to support the vocal instrument with breath support and fluid alignment. Singing is a total body activity and mastering the breath is key to good and healthful singing. My background as a singer and teacher is influenced by the Alexander Technique, which is phenomenally effective in building healthy singing without strain and frustration. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Ukulele

I am a passionate musician and actor and I want to share my joy of the arts with the world through performance, education, and collaboration. I am originally from Denver, CO where my music journey began. At the age of 5, I began taking piano lessons. A few years later, I began to branch out into drums, inspired by my dad who is also a drummer. This led to many ensemble settings for two decades, including jazz band, symphonic percussion, marching percussion, and rock bands. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Flute Drums Bass Guitar Organ Electric Violin Double Bass

I am very flexible with my teaching methods and put together the best style matching the student's learning strengths. Furthermore, I update and change my methods if I feel the current method is becoming ineffective. I keep my lessons interactive with the student because the time is for the student to retrieve as much information as he/she can regarding their instrument and they can build a stronger week of preparation heading into the next lesson.  Currently my most used methods are teaching via classical, pop & jazz, and Suzuki methods. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For classical and opera singing, I teach a healthy Bel Canto technique rooted in the Italian school of singing. I am also skilled in teaching SOVT style, but I typically avoid it with beginning singers. For musical theater and pop, I teach healthy belting techniques that preserve vocal quality and focus on a connection to the chest and body, alleviating vocal tension. For my guitar students, I teach fingering techniques and basic chords first, and then I focus on giving each student a basic repertoire--several pieces they already know and like to showcase their abilities and track progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I'm an experienced and passionate teacher. I graduated from Northwestern University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and University of Southampton in the UK in 2010 with a Master of Music, Vocal Performance. I have performed throughout Europe and the US in many capacities, and in addition to my training in classical voice and musical theatre, I'm also an accomplished recording artist. My coaching practice encompasses all styles, as I myself have performed in and trained in all styles from classical to pop. Read More