Beginning piano lessons at age 4 and voice lessons at age 12,  I have over 20 years of formal voice and music training. I was formerly trained as a classical singer and in my mid-twenties, shifted my vocal training to focus on contemporary styles. I’ve been performing for over 30 years, including solo performance, musical theatre, ensembles and choirs, state and national vocal competitions, and traveling the U.S. with vocal and theatre groups. I’ve also served in ministry for many years as a worship leader, vocalist, choir director, and vocal trainer for several large churches.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Oklahoma (2003), where I studied speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. I continued my voice education with Justin Stoney of New York  Vocal Coaching, and graduated as a Certified Voice Teacher through the New York Vocal Coaching Voice Teacher Certification Program. My education, combined with years of vocal training, knowledge of vocal pedagogy, and my own personal vocal journey, have given me a first-hand understanding of how to successfully train the voice in a variety of styles. 

I am devoted to the calling of voice teaching and am committed to my students’ personal and professional vocal journeys.  I believe that singers are capable of singing multiple styles of music – from classical to contemporary! My teaching approach blends the rich foundation provided by classical technique with a strong understanding of the techniques and stylizations related to contemporary pop/rock/R&B music and Broadway.  I don’t prescribe a one-size-fits-all technique or method for students. My vocal exercises and lessons are tailor-made for each individual student, starting at your very first lesson.

Whether you’re a professional singer or a beginner taking your first steps   in developing your voice, I’m here to help you unlock your vocal potential. Together, we’ll find your best, healthiest voice!