My students are working—and thriving—on stages across Canada and beyond.
They’ve appeared in major productions including:
- & Juliet (Mirvish Productions)
- Richard II and Rent (Stratford Festival)
- Bring It On (Globe Theatre, Regina)
- Jersey Boys (Drayton Entertainment)
- Dixon Road (Musical Stage Company)
- Million Dollar Quartet (Arts Club Vancouver, Tweed & Company)
- Forever Plaid (Fallsview Casino)
- Footloose (Stage West Calgary)
- Off-Broadway at The Player’s Theatre
They’ve also sung with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale, the Harbour Voices Festival, and appeared on America’s Got Talent and Canadian Family’s Got Talent.
Some are making their mark behind the scenes—writing new works, sound designing, or music-directing major productions. One was nominated for a Dora Award for Bentboy and received the Sy & Shirley Banks Prize. Another premiered their own original musical, Tommy Rhodes. Others have released original music and sung backup for legendary artists like The Eagles.
My Approach
I want every student to feel free, expressive, and truly themselves. That means I’ll never diminish what your natural voice wants to say. But I also believe that authentic artistry needs strong technique.
I help singers develop:
- Relaxation and vocal freedom
- Breath support and control
- Resonance and placement
- Space and clarity
- A connected, expressive legato line
When those foundations are in place, students gain the freedom, consistency, and confidence to sing in any style —and sound like themselves doing it.
Where I Teach
I’m proud to be on faculty at Sheridan College’s Musical Theatre Program and to lead workshops and masterclasses across North America. Past invitations include:
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- In the Wings: Musical Masterclass Series
- The Latour Voice Studios (Las Vegas)
- California State University, Fresno
- Western University (Don Wright Faculty of Music)
- Parry-Mansfield Performing Arts School (Colorado)
- Charlottetown Festival Young Company (PEI)
In 2024, I was in residence at Stratford Summer Music’s Vocal Academy, where I built and led their first-ever musical theatre curriculum. In 2025, I’m honoured to serve on the Program Committee for the International Congress of Voice Teachers (ICVT) in Toronto.
I’m also a longtime adjudicator with the Ontario Music Festivals Association, where I love encouraging young singers from all walks of life.
My Training
I hold a BA in Voice from California State University, Fresno, and pursued graduate studies at both the University of Illinois and the University of Texas. I've studied with some of the most respected teachers in the field, including:
- Mignon Dunn and Richard Rhodes (renowned opera singers)
- John Wustman, pianist and coach to the world’s greatest tenors
- Robert C. White (Juilliard)
- Susan Eichhorn Young, a specialist in classical–musical theatre crossover
What I Believe
I strive to create a space that’s inclusive, respectful, and artistically empowering. Every voice matters. Every story deserves to be heard.
If you’re ready to find your sound, strengthen your technique, and sing more freely and expressively—I’d be honoured to work with you.
I’m a proud member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)—a network of dedicated voice educators committed to professional excellence and vocal health.
