Teaching Philosophy

I am an energetic, multifaceted vocal artist who loves singing, performing, and guiding students as they discover and strengthen their own unique voices. Since beginning my teaching career in 2018, I’ve believed that developing a singer’s instrument requires the balanced integration of technique, artistry, and character. Healthy habits, disciplined practice, and thoughtful self-awareness lay the foundation for every vocal style—from classical and musical theatre to contemporary commercial music—and they shape the kind of artist and person a singer becomes.

My years as a Teaching and Performing Artist with Heartland Sings in Fort Wayne, IN, deeply influenced the teacher I am today. Training with exacting yet encouraging teachers, coaches, and clinicians, and performing alongside many talented artists, taught me a guiding truth: sharing the wonder of music is a gift, and teaching is one of the highest ways to honor that gift. These experiences instilled in me the importance of community, professionalism, and integrity—qualities I bring into every lesson.

After more than six years of vocal instruction, my love for performing and teaching remains inseparable. My artistic goals include performing with opera and musical theatre companies, orchestras, festivals, and collaborative projects worldwide. Equally, I am committed to growing as an educator, continually refining my approach to support singers of all backgrounds and ambitions.

During my Master’s Degree at Carnegie Mellon University, I reflected often on music’s purpose and its role in the human experience. Music is a universal language—woven into culture, identity, celebration, and healing. Yet I was frequently asked what someone “does” with a music degree. The truth is simple: music is fundamental. It connects us, challenges us, shapes us, and reveals our most authentic selves.

Vocal arts are uniquely demanding, but they are also uniquely powerful. The human voice is the most personal instrument in existence, influenced not only by technique but by character, mindset, and emotional intelligence. Not everyone wants to be an opera singer or a musical theatre belter, but everyone deserves healthy technique, individualized guidance, and the opportunity to build confidence and inner resilience through their craft.

The singers who move audiences most deeply are those who combine disciplined technique, heartfelt expression, and strong character—artists who show up prepared, curious, respectful, and open to growth. This intersection of skill and spirit is where I strive to live as a performer, and where I guide my students toward. In that space, singers not only create beautiful sound but also discover who they are, what they value, and how their voice can make a meaningful impact in the world.