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BSR MEMBER VOICE TEACHERS AND COACHES

Molly Jo Bessey, soprano; mjbessey@yahoo.com
Ph: 781-642-1181, $28.00 for 30 min $39.00 for 45 min $50.00 for 60 min website: www.mjsmusicschool.com

Evelyn Czaja, lyric mezzo-soprano; www.evevoicestudio.com admin@evevoicestudio.com
Cohasset, MA; Twenty years experience teaching in Chicago and now in Boston area. Formerly on the faculty of Boston Conservatory Extension Programs. Prices: $50/55 min; $40/45 min. Classical, musical theater and some popular music. Includes musical coaching and vocal repair. Beginners to professional. Members, please see BSR Directory for complete resume.

Jim and Maggi Dalton's Singing String Music Studio; http://www.singingstring.org/JD/studio.html 978-744-4833
Salem, MA; Lessons in Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar, Mandocello, Ukelele, Bouzouki, Tin Whistle, Theory, Ear Training, Improvisation, Composition. Email: ssm@singingstring.org

The DiBa Voice Studio, www.dibaunlimited.com, diba@att.net 781-439-4707 Medford, MA. "I owe a great deal of my success to Matthew DiBattista." (Joseph Kaiser, NY City Opera, San Francisco Opera) Offering current national performing, educational, networking and college teaching experience to advance competitive performers. Tenor, Matt DiBattista has performed as Principle Artist with Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Boston, Glimmerglass, Santa Fe, Cincinnati, Omaha, Michigan, Kentucky and San Antonio Operas as well as major symphonies, festivals, and conductors across the U.S. and abroad including Tanglewood and the Robert Shaw Festival Singers. Study with Penelope Bitzas (BU) and M.M. with Tom Baresel (Cincinnati). Competitive rates and easy access to Medford by MBTA or Rt. 93, near Tufts and Davis Square.

Laryssa Doohovskoy LaryssaL@aol.com978-841-5960 Acton, MA. BM New England Conservatory, MM University of Miami. Experienced in teaching at all levels and voice types. Ages 13-adult. Please contact for more information. www.skoymusic.com

Janice Edwards, mezzo soprano; studio@janiceedwards.com
83 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH Tel/fax: 603/268-0992, Cell: 603/801-0649, Voice Teacher and Vocal Coach. Thorough instruction from beginner to advanced levels on technical aspects of singing including breath management, finding your resonance and expressiveness/interpretation. Over 25 years experience as a professional singer and teacher in Europe and in the U.S. Currently on the voice faculty of Plymouth State College in NH. www.JaniceEdwards.com/studio.html

Kathleen Flynn, soprano; kpmflynn@hotmail.com 347-256-5457, Somerville, MA
Nationally recognized performer and teacher with eighteen years teaching experience. Teaching beginning to advanced students of voice. Convenient Harvard Square/Davis Square, Somerville studio.
Focusing on a healthy and sustainable vocal technique with attention to breath, resonance, flexibility and clarity of communication. Classical, musical theater and some popular music. DMA, SUNY Stony Brook; MA and Juilliard Opera Center, the Juilliard School; Diploma in Operatic Studies, University of Toronto; BMUS, Dalhousie University. Rates: $60 per hour.

Courtney Huffman, soprano; courtneyhuffman@gmail.com, (309) 826-3679; Andover, MA.
Nationally recognized vocalist and vocal instructor. Experienced in teaching both private study and show choir/mixed choral groups. Provides performance training for all ages wanting to sing popular music, musical theater, sacred music, and opera. Build a strong foundation in vocal technique, breathing fundamentals, stage presence, diction, interpretation, range development and reading music. Grounded in Alexander Technique fundamentals, helping to free your body and voice from excess tension. Short and long term study available. Will teach in your home .www.courtneyhuffman.com

Heather Kent Vocal Studio; 857-233-4290 heatherkent@hotmail.com
Private singing studio based in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, delivering top-quality vocal instruction to singers of all levels, ages and musical styles including classical, musical theatre, jazz,, R&B and Rock. Experience improvement in tone quality, projection and resonance, range, breath control and support, posture, relaxation and a release of tension within the body. BMus, ATCL (Trinity College London), Diploma in Tchg. Over 15 years experience as a private singing teacher in New Zealand, London, The Netherlands and the US and vocal coach for various musical theatre companies in New Zealand and the US. Heather works with a range of singing methods, including Estill, Speech Level Singing, Complete Vocal Techinque and Bel Canto method, in order to best assist each singer. Prices: $35 for 45 mins; $40 per hour. www.heatherkentvocalstudio.com

Carolyn Kingston, soprano;617-484-9248; Belmont, MA cckvoice@comcast.net
Voice Teacher, Vocal Coach for speakers. MM Indiana University; Certification, McClosky Institute of Voice. 29 years on faculty of New England Conservatory Schools of Prep and Continuing Ed, and the Powers Music School. Over the years I have developed a multi-disciplinary approach to teaching. Basic vocal exercises are combined with easy-to perform body movement derived from Yoga and Tai Chi to expand a singer’s freedom, flexibility and self-expression. All ages and abilities welcome. Further information at www.carolynkingston.com

Nancy Leinonen Howells, soprano; nancy@nlhowells.com
7 Garfield Street, Maynard, MA 01754, Ph: 978-897 2751, Tteaching in private studio in Maynard. Currently on faculty at Indian Hill Music Center, Littleton. DMA from the University of Michigan. 20 years teaching experience. Beginners welcome. Emphasis on healthy vocal production and "owning your own voice." No students younger than 14. Classical, broadway teens to adults. Rates available upon request. www.nlhowells.com

Susan Larson, divalarson@mac.com
Ph: 508-358-7261, Voice Instruction based on fundamentals,basic voice mechanics, vocal health, vocal balance. I subscribe to the idea that a singer's true voice is already there and the student can go and find it. Serious work in consistent breath flow, efficient sound-making and optimal balanced resonance. Positive affirmative atmosphere. Tues, Thurs, Wayland, MA; Wednesdays, Steinert studio, 162 Boylston St. Boston. Rates: $60 per hr, $45/45 min. $30/half hour www.susanlarson.net

Mark Lee, Voice & Sight-singing Teacher; markwlee@comcast.net
Malden, MA, Ph. (781) 397-6825. Faculty, New England Conservatory, Adult Education Division. MM from NEC, BME from CMSU. Additional work at Oberlin and Conservatoire National de Nice, France. Rotary scholar. My teaching approach blends the best of traditional methods with new, innovative techniques from ongoing Voice Research. Careful attention is given to the student's learning style, and personal training goals. I have taught singers in Boston for over 16 years, both in voice and sight-singing. Students of all levels welcome. Special rates available for students on Tuesdays between 10 am and 4 pm

Kathleen Flynn, kpmflynn@hotmail.com 347-256-5457, Somerville, MA
Nationally recognized performer and teacher with eighteen years teaching experience. Teaching beginning to advanced students of voice. Convenient Harvard Square/Davis Square, Somerville studio. Focusing on a healthy and sustainable vocal technique with attention to breath, resonance, flexibility and clarity of communication. Classical, musical theater and some popular music. DMA, SUNY Stony Brook; MA and Juilliard Opera Center, the Juilliard School; Diploma in Operatic Studies, University of Toronto; BMUS, Dalhousie University. Rates: $60 per hour.

Valerie Nicolosi, mezzo soprano, valnic33@sbcglobal.net
Teaching students ages ten and older. Always wanted to learn how to sing? How about read music? Presenting the basics of healthy vocal technique and sight-singing. Three studio classes and recitals a year, all students partake in music theory / sight-singing studies. Fun, friendly, and supportive environment. Rates: 40$ hour, 20$ half hour. Teaching locations:Tuesdays: Providence, RI: Friday and Saturdays: East Greenwich, RI: Thursdays, Voluntown, CT: Wednesdays: Mystic, CT. 860-334-2269 www.valerienicolosi.com

Bonnie Pomfret, soprano, bpomfret@comcast.net 401-256-2124
Let your voice soar! Caring, experienced voice teacher will help you develop your unique sound and increase vocal endurance through the release of energy-sapping tensions and improved alignment and breathing. Develop skill and confidence in a positive work atmosphere.
Bonnie Pomfret teaches classical and Broadway, and has sung in the U.S., Europe, and Asia as a classical soprano. Coaching all major singing languages as well as standard and non-standard repertoire. Former students are singing in numerous opera companies and in the current national tour of Wicked. Convenient downtown Boston (Boylston St.) location www.bonniepomfret.com

Celia Slattery;celia@celiaslattery.com (617) 666-3495
Performer/Teacher with over twenty years experience singing in clubs, weddings, cabaret, theater. Specializing in Contemporary Commercial Music (Jazz, Pop, Folk, Cabaret, Musical Theater). Private instruction focuses on voice technique & performance coaching . Ongoing workshops include "From Studio to Stage," "Acting a Song," and "Yoga and Singing." Convenient Davis Square, Somerville studio. Member, National Association of Teachers of Singing. www.celiaslattery.com

Angeliki Theoharis, angeliki@townisp.com
Voice teacher/performer, Shrewsbury, MA. Over 12 years teaching experience, currently on faculty of Worcester State College. CD "Mythic Mezzo" with Bradley Pennington on piano now available at cdfreedom.com. Lesson Rates $30/30 min; $45/45 minutes, $60/hour. 508-757-8515 http://angelikitheoharis.com

David Walther http://www.classicalsinger.net/walther, davidwalther@earthlink.net
Bass Baritone and Voice Teacher, Roslindale, MA:Juilliard graduate, over 25 years of teaching experience including workshops, classes and private lessons: helping singers rid themselves of vocal tensions so that they can access their own inner musicality and emotive abilities. Studied voice with Oren Brown and Jerome Hines. MA in voice from Trenton State Teachers College. Artistic director of The Acting Singers Project. 60$ an hour; partial hour and class rates available. (617) 325-7745



BSR MEMBER CD'S, TAPES, DVD'S

"Bright Seraphim", Monica Hatch, soprano. www.monicahatch.com A stirring selection of arias and songs demonstrating Monica‚s musical versatility, vocal range, agility and lyricism. Joined by the St.John's Schola Cantorum and St. Paul‚s Festival orchestra conducted by Ian Watson, this recording highlights the music of Purcell, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Franck, Rachmaninoff, and Fauré.

Boston Symphony Orchestra web resources: wwww.bso.org "Classical Companion" - interviews with performers and composers, archival images, video and sound clips. "BSO Concert Preview Podcasts" "Digital Downloads" - Ochestral Music Download Service with tracks available on both standard MP3 and HD Surround formats. Historic BSO, Chamber, Pops, and Tanglewood Music Center recordings.

"Christmas in Worcester", Maria Ferrante, soprano, accompanied by Marjorie Ness, organ, www.mariaferrante.com $16 plus $4 shipping/handling. "When I give talks on the nature and history of Christmas Carols, this is the CD I use for my examples" - Frank Behrens. " a seasonal treasure . . . an exhilarating collection of Christmas Music" - Worcester Magazine.

"Sea Tides and Time", Maria Ferrante, soprano, accompanied by Alys Terrien-Queen, piano, www.mariaferrante.com A collection on 23 beautiful pieces on the theme of water ranging from "Oh, vieni al mare" by Donizetti, through a Scottish sea chantey, "The Storm" by Rachmaninoff, "Sea Snatch" by Samuel Barber, "At the River" by Ives and one of the same name by Copland, and two lovely songs by Debussy, one of which is called "La mer est plus belle" (The sea is more beautiful). $16 plus $4 shipping/handling. " . . . exquisitely sung" - Showcase Magazine.

"Sweet Peace" Claire Stadtmueller, www.sweetpeace.com
P O Box 333, Hope, RI , 02831,cd of international songs which celebrate peace or express the tragedy of war. $15 plus $2.50 shipping/handling. "Thanks for the very beautiful cd."--Ned Rorem.

"Somewhere to get to" Denise Konicek, D'Anna Fortunato, Mary Westbrook-Geha, Ian Greitzer and others. http://www.arsisaudio.com
With music by Boston composer Rodney Lister, including 'Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish Recipe,'

 

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