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We offer both private studio lessons in Knoxville, Tennessee and regular workshops and lecture series in Knoxville, Tennessee and New York City. From age 13 to emerging professionals accepted.

Firm grounding in bel canto technique

Following as closely as possible the techniques discussed and taught by Manuel Garcia and Mathilde Marchesi, one of his most accomplished students and an excellent teacher in her own right, we teach singers the basics of proper breathing and support, from which all good singing originates.

Students receive a firm grounding in relaxed, balanced and healthy vocal placement, creating a free and open sound. We study and discuss physical anatomy, and when appropriate we use imagery to advance a concept. Students also receive strict training in English and foreign language diction, using IPA, and translation/fluency skills are emphasized. Following excellent technique, students receive guidance in interpretation and the deep psychological/anthropological basis for singing, both classical and modern. Fine technique must come first, and then it's the passion and consciousness of the singer that allows the genius to emerge.

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