Teaching Philosophy
As one must respect the individuality of each unique human body and human perspective, that ideology and philosophy must be carried over to the teaching studio as well. Fostering a comfortable, flexible, and joyous environment for students of all ages to feel freedom to express themselves and experiment is the top priority while working as the teacher of your student. The recognition that every student has different needs and desires, and working with the student while not controlling their wants, is the paramount goal.
I recognize the musician and performer not as that, but as a human being first. Whatever the whims and woes of the day are, we can work with that, and more importantly, we can work through that! I view teaching not as a top down directive, but a collaborative and guiding effort towards the student’s desires, never imposing an outside directive over that of pure artistic curiosity and expression.
“All art is a work in progress. It’s helpful to see the piece we’re working on as an experiment. One in which we can’t predict the outcome. Whatever the result, we will receive useful information that will benefit the next experiment. If you start from the position that there is no right or wrong, no good or bad, and creativity is just free play with no rules, it’s easier to submerge yourself joyfully in the process of making things. We’re not playing to win, we’re playing to play. And ultimately, playing is fun. Perfectionism gets in the way of fun. A more skillful goal might be to find comfort in the process. To make and put out successive works with ease.”
Teaching Qualifications & Mentors
Education
AW Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Voice Major, 2013-2017
Florida State University College of Music, BM Voice Performance, 2017-2021 - Cum Laude
Minor - French Language and Literature
Boston Conservatory at Berklee, MM Voice Performance, 2024-2026 - Summa Cum Laude
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, DM Voice and Literature, 2026-Present
Minors - Vocology and Neurodivergent Psychology
Teachers
Craig Wich - 2014-2017
Lisa Litteral - 2016
Marcy Stonikas - 2017-2022
Abbey Ward - 2019
Jennifer Wilson - 2022-2024
Dr. Gregory Zavracky - 2024-Present
Dr. Brian Gill - 2026-Present
Coaches
Andrew Voelker - 2016
Elizabeth LaJeunesse - 2019-2021
Sage Fogle - 2024-2026
Laurann Gilley - 2024-2026
Dr. Jean Anderson - 2024-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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I offer primarily Voice and Piano lessons in 30 and 60 minute slots! I am also qualified in tutoring music theory, audition preparation, and recording preparation for video auditions!
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Typically, a lesson follows the standard model of half technique half repertoire/performance preparation. This means that we will typically spend the first either 15 or 30 minutes working on technique and warming up, and the latter 15 or 30 minutes applying this to relevant and skill/age appropriate repertoire selected in collaboration via myself and the student!
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I offer a thoughtful, student first driven approach that unlocks a myriad of opportunities and returns music making to the core of what we all desire - to be fun and expressive! On top of this, I offer a higher quality of convenient instruction for a fraction of the price of other comparable services, and there’s no corporate walls to get through - it’s all just me!
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At the bottom of the home page and my about page is a submission form to chat! feel free to drop me a line there or connect with me via social media at the links at the bottom of every page!
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I offer 30 minute lessons for $35 and 60 minute lessons for $60! I also offer a sliding scale “pay what you can” model for 30 minute lessons under specific circumstances!
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Aside from unique circumstances, all lessons are currently taught virtually via either zoom, facetime, or some other relevant/quality virtual online platform.
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I am in the Eastern Standard Time Zone (EST). Currently I am residing in Boston, Massachusetts until the end of the summer, when I will be packing up my whole life and moving to Bloomington, Indiana to begin my coursework for my Doctorate of Music in Voice!
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Feel free to click the item at the top of every page that says “Book Lessons,” otherwise you can reach out personally using the contact form at the bottom of every page, or click here