I want my students to be their most authentic selves in every possible way, and I will never diminish what their natural voices are yearning to express. True artistry, however, is grounded in healthy, disciplined technique. To fully support each singer’s unique sound and style, I emphasize mastering the essential elements of good singing: relaxation, breath support and control, resonance placement, vocal space, and an expressive legato line. By developing these foundations, students gain the freedom and technical tools to sing with confidence, consistency, and versatility — empowering them to perform authentically in any musical style.

My students have gone on to build vibrant professional careers across Canada and beyond. Recent highlights include performances in & Juliet with Mirvish Productions; Richard II and Rent at the Stratford Festival; Jersey Boys with Drayton Entertainment; and Dixon Road with the Musical Stage Company. Others have appeared in Million Dollar Quartet (Arts Club Vancouver, Tweed and Company), Forever Plaid (Fallsview Casino), and Footloose (Stagewest Calgary), and have performed with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale and Harbour Voices Festival. One former student now composes and music-directs new works, including the world premiere of Tommy Rhodes, while another received a Dora nomination for Bentboy and earned the Sy & Shirley Banks Prize. Several students have appeared on America’s Got Talent and Canadian Family’s Got Talent, released original music, and performed as backup vocalists for internationally renowned acts like The Eagles. Many continue to work with major festivals, including Stratford, Shaw, and Charlottetown, and contribute to the industry as performers, sound designers, and music directors.

In addition to my performing career, I serve on the vocal faculty of Sheridan College’s renowned Musical Theatre Program and am frequently invited to lead masterclasses and workshops across North America. I have conducted masterclasses for Wilfrid Laurier University, In the Wings: Musical Masterclass Series, The Latour Voice Studios LLC in Las Vegas, California State University, Fresno, Parry-Mansfield Performing Arts School in Colorado, the Don Wright Faculty of Music at Western University, and the Charlottetown Festival Young Company. I am also an experienced adjudicator for the Ontario Music Festivals Association, where I enjoy encouraging and guiding the next generation of singers.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Voice from California State University, Fresno, and have pursued graduate studies in voice at both the University of Illinois and the University of Texas. I am honoured to have been invited to serve on the International Congress of Voice Teachers (ICVT) Program Committee for the 2025 convention in Toronto, Ontario, and to teach a series of masterclasses for the 2024 Stratford Summer Music Vocal Academy.

I am deeply committed to fostering a learning environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming to all singers. Every student’s unique voice and story deserve respect and celebration.

I would be delighted to help you discover your potential, refine your technique, and find the freedom to share your authentic voice with the world.