Private Vocal Instruction

 For 25 years I have been helping my students reach their goals, while nurturing their passion, confidence and love for singing- as well as themselves. I believe that each student deserves encouragement, but most importantly, attention and accommodation to their own unique learning style. My philosophy as a voice teacher is to be mindful and aware, while guiding my students with positivity. I believe a teacher can be all of these things, while keeping their students engaged and accountable on their journey to success! 

Encouraging a singer to establish good vocal function will help them realize their style of singing and find success.  We will  build a healthy foundation through exercises that address breath management, tone, proper vowel production, strengthening and balancing vocal registers.  I will guide you through mastering the audition process, the interpretaion of your repertoire, performance and delivery. We will work toward the application of these concepts to your repertoire as we build your "book". Together, we will discover the styles of singing that you enjoy most and compliment your voice.We will develop and explore productive and efficient ways to practice, knowledge of vocal health and anatomy, as well as the discovery process in which you will learn to choose repertoire exemplifying your strengths as a singer.  I teach students who sing in all styles that range from the ages from 8 to adults.  I work with many students who are well advanced in their vocal studies, however,  I also have a background in music education. This helps me to connect with my younger students and bridge any gaps in their music education.  I truly do feel it makes me a good fit for young singers.   Many of my students continue their education in vocal performance, music education, or musical theater. I have students that have moved on to work professionally, and some that are also recreational singers who enjoy discovering more about their voice and themselves through the process of singing lessons.  

Awards and Accolades 

My private students have competed and won the Classical Singer Competition in Philadelphia, The Hal Leonard Vocal Competition, and placed in Eastern Regional NATS vocal competitions. My students have also been accepted into and held chairs in National Youth Honor Choir, All Eastern, All State, and All South Jersey Chorus as well as high school audition based choruses. Many of my students have been cast in New York Theater, as well as national tours, regional, community, and high school theater. Many have been accepted into programs, and received scholarships at institutions such as Manhattan School of Music, Pace, Carnegie Mellon, NYU, Northwestern University, Milikin, Texas State University, University of the Arts, Westminster Choir College, Boston Conservatory, Penn State, and The Hartt School. My students also attend summer intensive programs at Oklahoma City University, University of Michigan, NYU, Cap 21, Boston Conservatory, Pace, University of the Arts, Arts Bridge, Broadway Dreams and Westminster Choir College.  

All students who have prepared, are invited to perform in a yearly recital and master classes held throughout the year

 In addition to teaching privately I also taught high school choirs, elementary classroom music, vocal directed musicals, acted as a cantor in churches, and performed professionally  through out the greater Philadelphia area, and New York. 

I have a Masters of Music Degree in Vocal Performance, a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from West Chester University, and completed Level II Certification in Somatic Voicework™ - The LoVetri Method. I am also a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and The National Association of Music Education.