- Professional soprano with MA and BMus in voice performance.
- Experienced voice teacher, with proven ability to develop and present highly effective voice lessons in both classroom and private environments.
- Comprehensive academic training in voice, vocal pedagogy, and music combined with extensive active background in performing arts (both teaching and performing).
- Excellent listener with strong ability to understand singers, identify singing tension, and apply specific solutions based on individualized body work.
- Equipped with approachable and encouraging counselor personality.
- Engaged for a year as a visiting artist and voice teacher at Covenant College, GA, coaching singers for recitals, performance seminars, and juries.
- Past research includes: targeted strength and flexibility training that enhance vocal production and vocal longevity by applying the principles of Manual Physical Therapy and the Feldenkrais Method.
- Currently, synergizes these techniques with the cutting edge: Hennessy Breath & BodyWork, a systematic approach to releasing and supporting the voice through body work, developed by Ruth Hennessy (Indiana University).
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