Paul M. Elkin
| Doylestown, PA
Also teaching in NY and CT |
Phone: 203-314-6587
Email: p.elkin@ymail.com |
| Expertise/Specialty: | 25 years teaching voice with a strong background in the Italian Bel Canto style of singing. Lecturer for New England Theater Conference - "Auditioning for Musical Theater". |
| Musical Styles Taught: | Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock |
| Education: | Voice Major - Boston Conservatory of Music, B.A. in Theatre & Speech - Southern Connecticut University; Medicine in the Vocal Arts - "Care of the Voice" - Medical University of South Carolina Continuing Education. |
| Memberships/Affiliations: | AEA, SAG,AFTRA, National Association of Teachers of singing |
I am a Broadway Veteran and classically trained. I specialize in musical theater and classical vocal training and technique for singers, actors and dancers. My students have appeared on Broadway, in television and film, and have been recoginzed by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, Rosa Ponselle, Amici and the Metropolitan Opera regional competitions. My B'way credits include: 'Sugar Babies' w/Ann Miller & Mickey Rooney, 'Women of the Year' w/Lauren Bacall, 'Chicago' w/Chita, Rivera and 'Whoopee' w/Imogene Coca. Night Club/Concert work at: Atlantic City Sands Hotel and Harrah's Marina w/Sammy Davis Jr. and Joan Rivers, and Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun Casinos w/Ben Vereen and Jennifer Holiday.
Susan Whitenack
| Doylestown, PA
110 Kreutz Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901-4517 Website: http://www.realmutoartists.com |
Phone: 215-230-7524
Email: susanwhitenack@msn.com |
| Expertise/Specialty: | Opera and American Musical Theatre |
| Musical Styles Taught: | Classical, Musical Theatre, Other |
| Education: | AB music from Smith College, MM honors-voice performance from Eastman School of Music |
| Memberships/Affiliations: | AGMA |
I offer voice lessons on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to students of all ages. Emphasis on proper and healthy vocal technique (bel canto). Special attention given to presentation and performance aspects of singing. Two soirees (informal mini-recitals) and one formal recital per season (Sept.through mid-June). Call or email for details - inquiries welcome!
Ellie Escher
| Emmaus and Lehigh Valley, PA | Phone: 973-615-1692
Email: EllieEscher@yahoo.com |
| Expertise/Specialty: | Teaching all singers to find their true voice in a fun and supportive environment. |
| Musical Styles Taught: | Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop |
| Education: | BA Music Scripps College, Claremont, C.A. MM Vocal Performance and Pedagogy Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ |
| Memberships/Affiliations: | Member National Association of Teachers of Singing |
I believe each voice student has individual needs and talents and it's my goal to create a singer who has good vocal technique, musicianship and performance artistry. After discussing a new student's goals for taking voice lessons, we work together to find what approach to singing will work best. All of my students work through the basics of correct vocal technique which include posture, breathing, phonation, resonance and articulation. My approach to achieving better technique varies with each student and is usually a combination of learning the physiology of the voice and using imagery and kinesthetics to induce physical responses. I expose students to varied repertoire that serves as a starting point for technical and musical growth. Additionally, I use the international phonetic alphabet to help students learn to sing in any language quickly and correctly. During lessons, we also discuss the characteristics of effective practice. To advance their artistry and technique, members of my studio are offered workshops on yoga, Alexander Technique and acting.I bring a supportive and enthusiastic energy to each lesson, and when a student brings a commitment to learn - success is the result.
Melissa Perry
| Philadelphia, PA
Website: http://www.melissaperrysoprano.com |
Phone: 267-241-6710
Email: melisma@earthlink.net |
| Expertise/Specialty: | Creating a solid foundation, giving direction to new college graduates, retraining advanced singers who feel stuck, children. |
| Musical Styles Taught: | Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop, Rock |
| Education: | B.M. Westminster Choir College, M.M. Temple University, Professional Study with Maestro Vittorio Rosetta of Italy |
| Memberships/Affiliations: | NATS, AGMA |
I love working with students of all ages and all levels, from beginners to professionals. My students have won major competitions, scholarships, entered leading conservatories, sung in major opera houses and on Broadway. I teach a voice technique that is oriented towards breath support and resonance discovered through pronunciation. I have taught for 15 years. During the last 4 years, I have done extensive studies with master voice teacher, Maestro Vittorio Rosetta, of Italy. This Italian based training is helpful to any singer as a solid foundation and for vocal longevity. I am good at articulating clear understanding of voice production and I am a strong advocate of students understanding and maintaining vocal health. I have also developed a technique using Pilates based ideas that link dance and voice technique together, thus taking the mystery out of singing for dancers and giving a practical knowledge that they can rely on. My students are all performing! Their main comments are "Now I sing with so much more ease" and "Can it really be this simple?" The answer is yes it can and should be simple. When the technique is simple and you can rely on it, you'll sing with a heart full of joy!
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