Teaching Philosophy

My passion is to assist singers in discovering the true magnificence of their voice. By freeing your voice of tensions and your mindset of negativity, we find your unique gifts of strength, beauty and power.

 

I have no interest in “homogenizing” your voice. One technique does not fit all. There is no one solution for all voices. I am an avid student of technique, always exploring new pedagogical methods to bring to my students whether through somatic release, anatomical explanations, Alexander technique, Estill technique or imagery. Your individual vocal challenges are addressed as well as your goals to be an artist, whether they are to be an opera singer or a music theater performer or both. In lessons the singer becomes empowered to find a connection between their God given talent and technique so that their performance on stage is seamless and effortless.

 

In the summers I lead a seminar at Northwestern University helping singers to develop a career strategy. Here musicians develop a webpage and a portfolio, set up a marketing plan, set goals and learn how to develop business plans to potentially set up a concert series or a festival. Classes centered on auditions, vocal health and body work are also offered. Having been a successful performer, teaching the “ropes” to freelancers is of particular importance to me. Guidance is needed and I offer that.

 

In short, my mission is to facilitate performers to remain connected to their joy of singing. By offering a solid workable technique and guidance from a business perspective, you become empowered to communicate peace and love to ever larger audiences, which is your mission.