About Me
I bring my deep listening, pursuit of excellence, honesty and sense of humor to every minute of working with you. I am direct, challenging, encouraging and optimistic.
Background and Professional work
How I work
I am a graduate of Wayland University's Vocal Performance program. I have studied with Master Teacher Jeanie LoVetri for many years, am fully certified in Somatic Voicework and am part of her selected Associate Faculty.
I have worked as a professional singer for many years, singing in live bands (country, rock, pop, R&B,) as well as some musical theater. I currently front The Claudettes, a roots based "garage punk-cabaret" as well as the highly versatile rock coverband: The Wiseguys.
My students are current industry professionals and hobbyists of many genres. Each process is highly individual.
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I believe that function is the way to freedom. Changing your physical patterns can relieve so much stress, insecurity, inaccuracy, and lack of dependability in a voice. It is the first step into finding comfort of expression, and "your" sound.
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I also teach theory, ear training, sight reading (when appropriate), and mic techniques.
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I advise on song-writing and album production in a hands-off way that allows the artist to assess pros and cons and make their own decisions.
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I accompany students to the recording studio or help warm them up backstage for important performances.