Teaching
Since 2005, when I was completing my doctoral studies in Austin, TX, I have
been teaching regularly both through institutions and in a private studio.
Currently the great majority of my teaching takes place through one of three
programs--Temple University Music Prep, the Blutt College House Music
Program at the University of Pennsylvania, and at the Sanford School in
Hockessin, DE. In addition I maintain a small private studio that meets by
appointment.
TEACHING METHOD
Most everything we do when we sing is the result of habits we have developed
over a (sometimes long) period of time. Good singing is the result of having
good singing habits. Teaching singing technique is primarily a process of
identifying the students' good and not-so-good habits, and replacing the
troublesome habits with productive ones.
The technique I teach is based squarely on the fundamentals of bel canto
technique that have been since confirmed by the voice science community. I
stress the ideals of using proper breath control and laryngeal function, as well as
use of a pleasing and consistent resonance. Though my own training is as a
classical singer, these tools are easily adaptable to many different styles including
classic and modern musical theater, jazz, country, folk, pop and rock. A
successful student in my studio should be able to display the following qualities
in their singing:
In addition to learning singing technique, students will learn how to interpret
written music and to create successful performances that are both musically and
stylistically accurate, as well as dramatically and emotionally authentic. These
lessons involve not only learning how to read musical notation, but also
understanding what a composer means by what he writes based on the style of
music. Finally the student will learn what she or he must do in order to bring the
music to life by working it into their voice, and ultimately performing it.
been teaching regularly both through institutions and in a private studio.
Currently the great majority of my teaching takes place through one of three
programs--Temple University Music Prep, the Blutt College House Music
Program at the University of Pennsylvania, and at the Sanford School in
Hockessin, DE. In addition I maintain a small private studio that meets by
appointment.
TEACHING METHOD
Most everything we do when we sing is the result of habits we have developed
over a (sometimes long) period of time. Good singing is the result of having
good singing habits. Teaching singing technique is primarily a process of
identifying the students' good and not-so-good habits, and replacing the
troublesome habits with productive ones.
The technique I teach is based squarely on the fundamentals of bel canto
technique that have been since confirmed by the voice science community. I
stress the ideals of using proper breath control and laryngeal function, as well as
use of a pleasing and consistent resonance. Though my own training is as a
classical singer, these tools are easily adaptable to many different styles including
classic and modern musical theater, jazz, country, folk, pop and rock. A
successful student in my studio should be able to display the following qualities
in their singing:
- sufficient breath support
- a balanced and consistent resonance in all vowels
- dynamic control
- facility throughout the vocal range
- clear articulation
- a relaxed and natural presentation
In addition to learning singing technique, students will learn how to interpret
written music and to create successful performances that are both musically and
stylistically accurate, as well as dramatically and emotionally authentic. These
lessons involve not only learning how to read musical notation, but also
understanding what a composer means by what he writes based on the style of
music. Finally the student will learn what she or he must do in order to bring the
music to life by working it into their voice, and ultimately performing it.
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