Classical Training

I am an opera singer as well as voice teacher. In addition to operatic repertoire, I also enjoy singing “legit” musical theater, art songs, and folk songs. I strongly believe a foundation in classical vocal training can be applied to any genre of music. When you know how your body functions when you sing you are much more likely to produce a beautiful tone that is expressive and free from tension. I encourage all my students to be individuals in their singing. It is important to have high quality vocal role models, but not to copy someone else’s results. We have already heard that other person; we want to hear your unique sound. A technique that focuses on a balance between the body, breath energy, resonance, tone, and most importantly, a clear and specific mental image of what you want to achieve, will enable you to have the most success in your singing endeavors.