Voice Lessons in Vail, AZ

Instruments: Voice

my method of teaching voice is based on centuries-old bel canto School.singing bel canto meaning beautiful song or beautiful voice,, it should be effortless and we will find the effortless spots in your voice. we will continue on to repertoire . Usually the songs that are most suited for your voice are material that resonate with you emotionally. if you are a beginner, we will start with simple vocal exercises to warm up the vocal cords,and eventually move on to develope repertoire. if you are not a beginner and you've had vocal training in the past we will work your voice to the sweetest parts, and work in material that makes you a voice sore! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

For piano students, I start with the Alfred or Bastien method series depending on age, and add lead sheet reading and Hanon exercises as well. I tailor lessons to the student, so if the student is interested in playing contemporary music, we work mainly on that. For voice, I assess the students range, current ability, and goals, and then we focus on vocal exercises that will help them improve their technique and on repertoire that interests them. Read More

Instruments: Voice

My first major role was Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. As a student at Brigham Young University I memorized a 300-page Italian opera in 10 days. I returned to BYU after graduation as emeritus Singer of the Year to perform as a guest artist. Some of my performing credits include: Pirates of Penzance (Major-General), Cosi Fan Tutte (Guglielmo/Don Alfonso), The Mikado (title role), Mary Poppins (Bank Chairman), and The Music Man (Marcellus). Read More