Learn more about my training, teaching experience,
philosophy as a music educator, and how I format lessons.
philosophy as a music educator, and how I format lessons.
My trainingI am an experienced, supportive teacher, passionate about sharing my love of music. I have more than 15 years of experience teaching piano and voice to children, teens, and adults in Minnesota, Maryland, and Florida.
I have an excellent background in pedagogy, Contemporary Commercial Music and classical vocal technique, piano technique, solfège, sight-singing, ear-training, music theory, music history, lyric diction (Italian, French, German, Spanish, Latin, and English,) linguistics, and performance. In addition, I incorporate visualization, meditation, and movement to help my busy students release tension, learn better and memorize faster, while building confidence. I encourage students to perform regularly for family, friends and community. I organize studio recitals, inviting students’ family and friends to hear the students perform. Teaching ResumeAdjunct Faculty (2019-present)
Dougherty Family College & Department of Music University of St. Thomas Minneapolis, MN Music Instructor (2018 - 2019) Perpich Arts High School Golden Valley, MN Dean-Counselor (2017-2018) Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists Saint Paul, MN Vocal Arts Department Chair (2014-2017, 2018) Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists Saint Paul, MN Private Voice & Piano Teacher (1998-present) Volare Music Studio Italy, Minnesota, Florida, Maryland Voice Instructor (2013-2014) MacPhail Center for Music Apple Valley, Chanhassen, and Minneapolis Voice and Piano Instructor (2012-2013) Schmitt Music Edina, MN Voice and Piano Instructor (2012-2013) Mount Calvary Academy of Music Excelsior, MN St. James Children’s Choir Director (2007) St. James Catholic Church Orlando, FL Opera Outreach Performing Educator (2006-2007) Orlando Opera Orlando, FL Graduate Assistant: Outreach Coordinator (2003-2005) Peabody Institute Baltimore, MD Opera Outreach Performing Educator (2002-2003) Peabody Institute Baltimore, MD K-12 Principal Licensure Program coursework 2017-2019 University of St. Thomas St. Paul, MN Master of Music, Vocal Performance (2005) Peabody Institute Baltimore, MD Bachelor of Arts, Italian Studies (2002) Phi Beta Kappa University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN |
My philosophyMy teaching is guided by two beliefs and one goal:
InstructionI divide lessons into thirds:
Professional AssociationsVolare Music Studio |