A professional vocalist, composer, lyricist, and experienced music educator, I offer a multidisciplinary approach to vocal instruction that combines technical development, musical interpretation, improvisation, and artistic expression.
My teaching draws upon the rich traditions of Jazz, Blues, Folk, and Broadway, helping students discover their individual voices while developing the confidence, musicianship, and versatility to perform across genres.
Areas of Instruction Include:
Vocal Technique: Breath support, phrasing, intonation, resonance, articulation, and healthy vocal production.
Jazz Vocals: Swing phrasing, lyric interpretation, phrasing, rhythmic interpretation, and jazz repertoire.
Blues: Blues form, storytelling, expressive phrasing, call-and-response, and emotional authenticity.
Folk Music: Narrative interpretation, lyrical expression, traditional repertoire, and the relationship between music and cultural heritage.
Broadway & Musical Theater: Song interpretation, character development, diction, dramatic expression, and stage presence.
Songwriting & Composition: Lyric writing, melodic development, and creating original material.
Performance Development: Repertoire selection, microphone technique, ensemble collaboration, and building confidence onstage.
A professional vocalist, composer, lyricist, and experienced music educator, I offer a multidisciplinary approach to vocal instruction that combines technical development, musical interpretation, improvisation, and artistic expression.
My teaching draws upon the rich traditions of Jazz, Blues, Folk, and Broadway, helping students discover their individual voices while developing the confidence, musicianship, and versatility to perform across genres.
Areas of Instruction Include:
Vocal Technique: Breath support, phrasing, intonation, resonance, articulation, and healthy vocal production.
Jazz Vocals: Swing phrasing, lyric interpretation, phrasing, rhythmic interpretation, and jazz repertoire.
Blues: Blues form, storytelling, expressive phrasing, call-and-response, and emotional authenticity.
Folk Music: Narrative interpretation, lyrical expression, traditional repertoire, and the relationship between music and cultural heritage.
Broadway & Musical Theater: Song interpretation, character development, diction, dramatic expression, and stage presence.
Songwriting & Composition: Lyric writing, melodic development, and creating original material.
Performance Development: Repertoire selection, microphone technique, ensemble collaboration, and building confidence onstage.