I began singing lessons at the age of six, and within a year, I already knew what I wanted to be when I grew up: a singing teacher! Not a performer, but a teacher. I admired my own teacher, Harrie Spronken, so much that in my twenties, I returned to him for an internship, eager to learn from his incredible talent for inspiring children to sing—even the most challenging classical pieces.

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I’ve been teaching for over 20 years, even longer than I’ve been performing professionally. Throughout my career, I’ve taught children, groups, conservatory students, and professionals alike. With training in both musical theatre and classical singing, my expertise in vocal technique and styles is broad, reflecting the wide range of students I’ve worked with.

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My teaching approach is highly technical, but I believe that technique comes to life when applied to repertoire. I dedicate a significant part of each lesson to demonstrating how technique can be adapted to different musical styles. I also emphasize how singing with emotion and interpreting the text can actually enhance your vocal skills, allowing students to grow as both singers and artists.

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One of my core teaching principles is empowering singers to become their own coaches. While having a trusted teacher to guide your journey is essential, it's equally important to develop the skills to study independently and avoid over-reliance on your teacher. Singers must learn to recognize when they make mistakes or slip into old habits (as we all do!) and, more importantly, know how to correct them.

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My goal is for students to leave each lesson feeling inspired, energized, and confident about their next steps. They should know exactly what to focus on, what to avoid, how it feels when everything falls into place, and how to recreate that feeling on their own.

In recent years, I’ve dedicated my time to helping young, aspiring singers achieve their goals—whether that's gaining acceptance into a conservatory, joining an opera studio, or performing on a musical theatre or opera stage.

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Occasionally, when my schedule allows, I work with ambitious amateur singers as well, so don’t hesitate to reach out!

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If you have any questions, would like to know more about pricing, or want to schedule a trial lesson, please fill out the form below!