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 With enthusiasm, desire and proper training, I believe that you can attain any of your vocal goals.
Attain vocal mastery by improving breath support, relaxation, confidence, pitch control, diction, and increased range. My vocal studio offers a precise but gentle approach. Students improve while feeling supported and encouraged. I received my vocal training from Clarion University of PA.
I specialize in Broadway and Classical styles. My students have the opportunity to participate in enriching cultural opportunities by attending live performances such as: Broadway shows, the Symphony and the Opera. I live in Monroeville with my husband and daughter, and like to read to her and take walks.
Improve:
Breath control
Diction
Pitch control
Interpretation
Sight singing
Stage presence
Appropriate repertoire |
Audition/Performance Techniqes:
Recital performance opportunities
Head shot/bio workup
Personalized CD/DVD of performance
Video review of audition/recital
Character/role development
Personalized student web page |
Coming from a family of music educators, in the course of my career, I have been a singer, teacher, trainer, marketing director and image consultant. As a musician performing in the Greater Pittsburgh area, I was recently featured in “A Celebration of Voice and Song” with the Pittsburgh Opera hosted by The Voice Center at UPMC. As a soloist, I performed soprano arias with orchestra in the following: Handel's Messiah, Vivaldi Gloria, and Requiems by Mozart, Faure, and Rutter. I have also been a member of the St. Vincent's and also Pittsburgh Camaratas. As a choral director, I’ve worked with students from Elementary to High School age choirs and am a workshop presenter. As a teacher, I have taught courses on: Music Appreciation, Humanities and Theory and Composition. As part of my on-going education, I have traveled extensively to Russia, Greece, Paris and Italy. Currently, I lead the Praise Team at our church and was the choir director. In addition to voice, I play piano and am a percussionist. In my spare time, I like to arrange music.
Teachers:
Dr. Carol Ann Allred- continuing studies
Dr. Patricia Connor
Joan Frey Boytim-vocal pedagogy workshop
NATS member National Association of Teachers of Singing
PMEA member Pennsylvania Music Educators Association
ACDA member American Choral Directors Association
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