Professional Operatic Soprano, Melissa Mallory has a passion for
imparting a love of music to aspiring musicians. She has been singing as
long as she can remember and employs a comprehensive approach to
developing the entire singer. This includes learning to read music,
vocal technique, performance technique, stage presence, dressing the
part and how to audition successfully. To learn more about her stage
I love to sing, and I love to teach singing! My extensive performance and directing experience in musical theater, operetta, and opera has given me a real understanding of vocal technique as well as the art of creating a character through music. I specialize in audition preparation - not only choosing the right song for each singer but also bringing that song to life. Studio recitals, held three times per year, provide a great venue to hone your craft, get performing experience in a supportive environment and try out your piece before bringing it to an audition.
Ms. Tupper has her Masters Degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from
Westminster Choir College of Rider University. She has studied voice
under the Late Ms. Norma Newton-NYC, and Charles Peterson-Seattle, and
has had coachings with Dr. Dalton Baldwin, Dr. J.J. Penna, and has been
mentored in Vocal Pedagogy by Dr. Scott McCoy and Dr. Christopher
Arneson.
Her performance experience is vast and diverse: recitals,
dramatic theater, musical theater, cabaret, choral, etc. (see website
for more details).
My passion for music began at an early age. I would walk down the
street and sing at the top of my lungs hoping that I would be
discovered. Life happened and non parental support for my love of
singing had me choose a different life style. Then later in life I
decided that I needed to fulfil my live's dream. I went back to school
and studied under a wonderful supportive voice teacher who has become my
mentor.
My goal is to help any student who has a passion for singing
Corey is currently accepting students for private voice lessons taught in San Francisco. He teaches a straight-forward, healthy vocal technique in the pedagogical lineage of Berton Coffin, Barbara Doscher, and Lynn Wickham. It is applicable to many vocal styles including classical music, musical theatre, and current popular styles such as Jazz, Electronica, Blues, and Rock.
5th generation Californian.
Performed with many Bay Area and Western State opera companies as well as soloed with many Bay Area choral organizations.
Spent two years teaching and performing in Germany.
All of my current students have come to me through word-of-mouth.
This is my first "advertisement".
An active performing artist throughout the U.S. and abroad, mezzo-soprano Abigail Nims has performed with such renowned orchestras and opera companies as the San Francisco Symphony, Wexford Festival Opera, New York City Opera, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Santa Fe Opera, and the São Paulo Symphony. Also a highly dedicated teacher, Ms. Nims has taught at Yale University, the Peddie School (NJ), and has maintained private studios in New York City, Connecticut, and Ohio.
This is a mixed-age music class for infants to 3 year olds and parents/caregivers – a musical bonding experience and an introduction to singing, rhythmic activities, movement and musical play. Each child participates at his or her own level, and the adults sing, move and play along with the children. Rhythmic rhymes and songs from many folk traditions for one-on one finger plays with your child, or group singing and dancing in a circle. More than one adult can attend with a registered child.
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Tenor Jonathan Smucker has sung more than 35 roles, ranging from baroque and classical to musical theater, operetta, and contemporary works. A graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a salutatorian at Interlochen Arts Academy, he holds Bachelor's, Master's, and Postgraduate degrees in voice. He received further training at the Aspen Music Festival, and was an apprentice artist for Ash Lawn Opera.