I want your class to be enjoyable, a casual place for you to grow and succeed! My area of specialty is Commercial voice, with a focus on musical theatre.  I come from a classical background and training in acting, voice, violin, and ballet, yet I have spent my life as a musical theatre performer, commercial voice actor/singer and a musical theatre voice specialist. I have trained as a bel canto singer, as well as training in the contemporary voice world, specifically pop singing, and belting for musical theatre. This journey has meant that I have spent a good deal of time in NYC studying, and watching, listening and learning, to be able to be as well rounded and specific as I can be about contemporary voice.  I am encyclopedic about, and have a passion for musical theatre.In my studio we will focus on the technique of singing properly.  The importance of a well balanced voice, easy registration changes, and a well supported sound that is flexible and healthy.  I also focus on accuracy, ear training, theory, and the technical requirements involved in being a well rounded musician.  I specialize in repertoire selection, storytelling, acting and performance.   I will expect you to work at your technique in class and out, applying it to your material.  Proper technique is the foundation of a good voice and a long career.I have been working in the college and university theatre programs since 1997, and I have been adjudicating auditions for these schools for even longer.  This has helped me to be very knowledgable about what is expected of a potential candidate who is auditioning for a performance program.