Voice lessons

Private voice lessons are available for singers over the age of 13 with basic knowledge of music theory and some experience singing in choir or solo. I welcome singers from all backgrounds and lifestyles, and encourage students to perform a diverse repertoire of music including women and Canadian composers.

Voice lessons focus on fundamentals of healthy classical singing, including: 

  Physical awareness

· Anatomy, posture, freedom of movement, release of tension, grounding of the body

  Breath

· Expansion, suspension, elasticity, supporting consistent of air supply, legato

  Phonation

· Onset, intonation, vibrato, tongue and jaw freedom, repeatability

  Resonance

· Focus (placement), timbre, brightness, vowel specificity and modification

  Artistry

· Languages, text, style, character, pacing, collaboration, storytelling, acting

I have been the beneficiary of thousands of hours of training with experts in the field of classical singing, style, accompaniment, Italian/German/French/Russian/Czech diction, operatic repertoire and acting. Much of my training came from the Canadian Opera Company's Ensemble Studio and time spent with professional singers, conductors and teachers of the highest level. Some of my recent teachers include J. Patrick Raftery, Jason Howard, and Wendy Nielsen, among many other wonderful teachers, coaches and conductors.  I compliment this extensive performing experience with the study of vocal pedagogy and acting in many texts by authors like Richard Miller, Dr. Kari Ragan, James McKinney, Uta Hagen, and more.

In addition to voice lessons, I offer sessions focusing on career mentoring, audition preparation, operatic acting and character development, lyric diction and language coaching, recitative, and musical style.

I am also available as a clinician for masterclasses, competition adjudicator, and substitute instructor.

I offer lessons in my home in East Vancouver near Rupert Station, or on campus at the University of British Columbia School of Music. For an extra fee, in-home or on-site lessons can be arranged.

Private 60 minute lessons are $75 each

Private 45 minute lessons are $60 each

If you're interested in taking a trial lesson, setting up a masterclass, audition prep, mentoring session, or just chatting more about options, please contact me below or on my Facebook page.