My Teaching Philosophy

The study of voice science and how it relates to singing is a passion of mine.  I firmly believe that learning never stops and am a proud member of The National Association of Teachers of Singing. Through them and their sister organizations, NYSTA and PAVA, I attend continuing education workshops and seminars several times a year. I am a certified  Level I Teacher in Somatic Voice Work and am currently studying for my Distinguished Voice Professional Certificate through NYSTA and Westminster Choir College.

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Healthy vocal production is the key to beautiful singing, no matter the style you wish to perform.  In my studio students receive well-rounded training.  I teach classical technique geared toward the performance of the art song repertoire, oratorio, opera, light opera and musical theatre.  We also delve into song interpretation, acting and performance.

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My students range in age from 10 to adult. My goal is to ensure that all singers, no matter the skill level, enjoy their journey and be the best that they can be.  Lessons can be 30, 45 or 60 minutes a week.  I recommend that children under the age of 14 start with 30 minutes.

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Please contact me for more information or to set up an appointment.

Ensemble Experience

Chorister Milwaukee Symphony Chorus 2015 - present
Section Leader/Chorister/Soloist Chicago Master Singers 2009-2015    
Section leader/Soloist St. James Lutheran Church 2007-present
Chorister Chicago Symphony Chorus  1994-2005

Solo Concert Performances

Bruckner: Mass no. 3 in f minor~

Dvorák: Stabat Mater~

Holst: Christmas Day

Llewellyn: Away in a Manger

Mahler: Symphony no. 2~

Mozart: Coronation Mass~ 

Mozart: Requiem Mass~

Mozart: Vespers, k. 339 

Rutter: Gloria  

Schumann: Requiem, Op. 148~

Vivaldi: Gloria

Vivaldi: Magnificat

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Opera Performances

Michaela  - Bizet: Carmen* 
Frasquita - Bizet: Carmen* 
Lady Harriet Durham - Flotow: Martha*  
Jenny Diver - Gay/Spano: The Beggar's Opera
Josephine - Martinů: Comedy on a Bridge*
Amelia - Mennotti: Amelia Goes to the Ball*
Madame Herz - Mozart: Der Schauspieldirector 
Der Königin der Nacht  - Mozart: Die Zauberflöte
Prima Sorella Cercatrice - Puccini: Suor Angelica 
Desdemona - Verdi: Othello*
Lucy Brown  - Weil: Three Penny Opera* 

*=partial roles  

Principal Teachers

Richard Miller
Margaret Harshaw
Carmen Mehta
Nancy Kiser