I give students the tools they need to teach themselves.

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teaching: I help singers of all ages and levels demystify their struggles and celebrate their strengths in singing, find more freedom and agility in vocal expression, and to think analytically and calmly about their technique without falling into the paralysis of self-criticism. I design voice lessons in collaboration with each student to meet their long and short-term goals, whether that be to build confidence, apply to a conservatory or university, prepare for a role in an opera or musical, or to get better at karaoke.

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style and technique: I teach a variety of styles including classical singing/opera, free-improvisation, jazz, pop, musical theater/belting, operetta/golden age, and extended vocal techniques*. I teach the techniques that will best serve the goals of the student, which depends on their stylistic interests. For my own technic, I draw from somatic movement methods (Alexander, Feldenkrais), ongoing study with specialists in classical and harsh vocal techniques, academic writing on the voice, and watching other voice teachers work with students!

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students: I will happily work with any student at any level who is dedicated to making progress, taking risks, making mistakes, and working with me to achieve their goals.

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fees: I offer lessons on an income-based sliding scale. This makes it possible for lower-income students to receive the same instruction as higher-income students. In this way, those who are able to pay above full price, provide scholarships for those who are not able to do so. I hope that this micro-economy can set a precedent in the way small businesses can contribute to equitable access to arts education.

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You can read the nice things that some of my students wrote about me here! ​

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*extended vocal techniques are ways of vocalizing that are not typically used in music descending from European classical music, but can be found in other musical and theatrical traditions around the world.