Location:
My studio is located in my home in Southeast Aurora. I am close to Chambers Rd, between Belleview and Smoky Hill Rd in the Woodgate neighborhood. Use the following address for your GPS or google maps.
4711 S. Fairplay Ct.
Qualifications:
BME from the Conservatory of Music, UMKC
Colorado Department of Education Certified teacher
Cherry Creek School District Certified Substitute Teacher
Proud member of the National Association of Teachers of Singers (NATS)
31 years of Teaching Experience
My Approach:
I work with students of all ages and abilities. I teach Classical, Musical Theatre, Jazz and Pop styles of music. Therefore, I like to introduce my students to a variety of music. As we work together, there is usually a particular style that comes to the forefront in terms of their interest and abilities which ends up being a focus. Although I am capable of teaching all music genres, many students come to me specifically to study Musical Theatre which is a personal forte.
I work on all aspects of beautiful singing including resonance, flexibility, breath support, register placement, diction, safe belting technique and overall presentation/interpretation.
I incorporate sight singing and ear training into my lessons, however I strongly suggest that serious vocal students boost their music theory skills with other instrumental lessons, particularly piano.
Audition Preparation
Selecting repertoire that is appropriate for a specific audition, and that showcases a student's voice is of utmost importance for a successful audition. I can help with audition preparation for the following:
School Choir Auditions
All State Choir Auditions
College Music Auditions
Local Theatre Auditions
Colorado/Wyoming NATS competition
Solo Auditions and Vocal Competitions
Other solo opportunities such as weddings and graduation
Technology in my Studio:
Yamaha Electric Keyboard - allows for key transposition
Boss Digital Recording Studio - CD accompaniment tracks and vocal recordings
Audix Microphone - excellent and authentic vocal quality
Ipad - record lesson and import to iCloud for student to review later
Iphone - record vocal warm ups and accompaniments/lesson for weekly practice through voice memo and sending via text message
Other Opportunities:
Masterclasses
Group make up lessons
Holiday recording
Colorado/Wyoming annual NATS competition
Junior/Senior Recital
Studio Auditions/Acceptance:
I maintain a busy and full studio schedule. Most students are referred to me through a personal recommendation. Potential students who are interested in pursuing private vocal lessons need to meet with me for an informal "audition" in order to be placed into an open slot or put on a waiting list. This is an opportunity for me to assess your ability both vocally and musically, and to see if we would be a good "fit". I look for students that I feel have both potential and passion, and would be pleasant to work with.