Hello!
Hello! I am a soprano, voice educator, and stage director that teaches at the Southwestern Oklahoma State University Department of Music. I recently received my doctorate from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University while studying with Carol Vaness. I decided to pursue a doctorate because of the ever-changing and evolving world of vocal technique. Groundbreaking research in the field is happening all of the time and I want to be well-versed in everything that's happening. I've participated in a number of workshops and conferences all over the US; I am a 2025 National Association of Teachers of Singing Intern - an early career internship which I was selected for from voice teachers across the country. I participated in the Bel Canto/Can Belto Workshop at Penn State with Mary Saunders-Barton and as a presenter at the New Voice Educators Symposium.
Since developing an interest in vocal pedagogy in my undergraduate studies, I have been teaching voice. I taught for two years in Boston, MA, four years in the metro-Atlanta, GA area, two years in Memphis, TN, six years in Bloomington, IN, 3 years in Hampton Roads, VA, and I am now based in Weatherford, OK (just west of Oklahoma City!). I teach classical and musical theatre voice to students who have successfully won competitions, secured scholarships, performed well in All-State competitions, and been seen on stage in recitals, concerts, musicals, plays, and operas. You can check out my operatic bio in other areas of this site, so I thought I'd highlight my theatre experience here.
Not only is my doctoral research in the field of music theatre repertoire and pedagogy, but musical theatre has been a passion of mine since receiving a recording of Showboat in middle school. Besides singing dozens of classic favorites at concerts and galas, I've performed a number of roles including The Witch in Sondheim's Into the Woods, Joy in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, Aunt Eller in Oklahoma!, Peep Bo in Gilbert & Sullivan's The Mikado, Glinda in The Wizard of Oz, and Mrs. Bobby Child in The Gershwin's Crazy for You.
Who am I ready to audition for?
Maybe you are ready to audition for college programs in music or theatre. Maybe you are making your first steps after studies into the professional classical music world. Maybe you are auditioning for a local community theatre. Maybe you are auditioning for The Voice. We can decide together if this is right or realistic for you. Attempting a career in music is a long and expensive road that is filled with ups and downs. Honest assessment as you go along your musical journey is vital to the process and the best thing you can do for yourself. Once we've decided on which auditions to apply for, audition prep begins! We'll pick out the perfect songs, decide on wardrobe for the situation, and make sure you are as professional and prepared as possible. I have a wide variety of audition experience on both sides of the table and look forward to sharing it with you!
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What is the right age for lessons?
When children are interested in music, we want to give them every opportunity to explore that interest and learn and experience as much as possible. For very young children, oftentimes a kindermusik or beginning piano lessons may be a better place to start; but if singing is the only thing that they will agree to, then there are options! A significant portion of lessons will include learning music basics - reading the notes, learning the keys on a piano, etc. The rest of the time will be spent exploring how our voice works. Eventually, songs will be learned - but young voices are delicate and need to be looked after with care. Generally, students begin studying voice in high school or the end of middle school.
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What about if I just want to sing for fun?
Many people study voice as hobbyists for years and get immense pleasure from it. Singing can help as a form of release and relaxation, time for yourself, or as a way to process a difficult period in your life. It can even help your speaking voice. Many professions, for example, teachers, use their voice constantly and at times feel vocal strain and don't know exactly what to do about it. Most of the concepts used in singing are directly applicable to regular speech and can help people find relief. Don't be afraid of 'having a bad voice' or 'being tone deaf'. Many people just don't know how to use the tools they have; and why would they? They've never had a voice lesson! So what's stopping you?
RATES​​
60-minute lesson: $85
30-minute lesson: $50
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30 minute lessons are generally recommended for students younger than high school, but this varies by student.
Discounts are available for bulk lesson purchases, and a need-based sliding scale rate is available for exceptionally gifted students with financial need.