Passion & Technique

With more than 25 years of experience singing professionally alongside world class opera singers, conductors and stage directors, I am in an extraordinary position to help the next generation of singers master their vocal and artistic techniques, to achieve their goals.

From personal experience, I fully understand the importance of finding proper instruction that helps free a performer while building a healthy vocal technique in a safe and supportive working environment. My own teachers include my father, world renowned opera singer and pedagogue, Dr. Prof., Tom Krause, Prof. Rudolf Bautz, and Helen Donath, I am passionate about passing along their wonderful legacy of teaching, knowledge, and generosity.

I help guide each student to reach their full vocal potential by establishing a strong foundation of breath support, which works in conjunction with classic Italian Bel canto methods such as phrasing, legato, vowel formation and placement. From my years of experience, I have a detailed understanding of how the vocal apparatus works inside our physical body, and how we can get out of our own way to allow our truly unique and authentic sound to reveal itself. To compliment vocal technique, each singer must have a strong dramatic foundation as well. To help achieve this goal, I guide my students in improving stage presence, projection, body posture, diction and language clarity, as well as understanding the dramatic character of each piece.

I also integrate breathwork, meditative techniques,
imagery, somatic awareness exercises, Unified Therapy, and Gestalt (when requested) to facilitate self-discovery and encourage freedom and the full use of a person’s artistic expression. This approach can help clients identify and explore emotional blockages, and physical holding patterns, that might inhibit expression, communication, and vocal freedom.

In addition to teaching the classical and operatic repertoire, I am also experienced in other musical styles such as jazz, musical theater, and pop. I believe for any singer, a wider range of styles can be an advantage in both marketability and artistry.

I love working with students of all skill and experience levels, and I will meet you at your current level to find the best course of action for improvement and growth. I am also passionate about helping students understand the many aspects of the performance career, such as repertoire selection, marketability, and the confidence to make the appropriate decisions for your unique path.