Voice Lessons Northeast

Instruments: Voice

I love seeing my students develop a deeper passion for music! I work extremely hard to pull on every student to ensure that they are getting better and seeing results everyday! At the beginning of each session I set goals or expectations to meet by the end of the session. Seeing quick progress increases a students desire to keep striving & want to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet

Teaching for me is the difference between passion and disaster. With the right push, anyone can feel the need to play music. Music isn't supposed to be intended for a chosen few. My first teachers really engrained that into my mind when I first started learning. Through this, I have learned to create an environment where there are no mistakes, only chances to learn. It if very hard to continue in something so subjective, like music, constantly berating ones self. Read More

Instruments: Voice

I like to begin with the basics of singing technique, sight reading, and music theory. In order to be a successful singer, one must be proficient in all of these! I like to assign music by the second or third lesson, depending on the student's readiness and ability. I typically assign one classical and/or one musical theater song, depending on the student's interest. I start with only these two genres because I feel that singing something that the student can hear on the radio can be difficult to sing while implementing the new technique they are learning in lessons with me. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard

I personally like to keep a record of what my student likes during the beginning of our lessons together and see how things progress and change. I love to work one on one with a student to find their own style and voice. It’s important that the student gets time to express themselves in a way they don’t on a normal day. I’d like to push my students to practice and keep focusing on coming in with goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Harmonica, Ukulele, Mallet Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I studied with renowned educator Basil Ronzitti from 1997 to 2000. I studied musical composition with Dr. Albert Glinsky from 2002 to 2005. I was the house pianist at CrayZParrot lakeside restaurant from 2006 to 2014. I record music for various church choirs in the tri-state area. I compose, perform and record commercial jingles for radio and TV. Some of my clients are The YMCAs of Greater Erie and WSEE. I am presenting a symposium on the history of Appalachian music at the Jefferson Educational Society on July 17, 2017. Read More