I have enjoyed my journey vocal coaching Isaac from day one! He is such a unique, wonderful, and gifted human being. Isaac always pushes the envelope on creativity and it has and will always be a pleasure to work with him because of his wonderful high range and beautiful timbre in his voice. I’ve watched […]
Amy and I started working together a number of years ago. I knew the first time I heard her that she had a special gift of artistry in her singing. It has been a pleasure watching her blossom and post her wonderful interpretations of various covers she has put together. She is one of those […]
I had the pleasure of attending the Peaks Jazz Festival again this year and watched one of my students light up the stage. From the day Zach Marquez walked into my studio, I was impressed with his focus and how studious he is as a student. I was excited when we had the opportunity to […]
Days like today, I’m grateful for singing and music in my life! I just heard that one of my best associates just got announced as a finalist in the Scott Alan 2012 I’m A Star contest. It’s a reminder of the power and influence of music. I have loved working with Mindy Pack over the […]
I have had the privilege of serving on the board of International Voice Teachers of Mix. Recently I was able to give the organizations identity a face lift. It’s great to see how things can evolve and how a concept with a little refinement can be streamlined and made professional. Here is the before that […]
I’ve always been a big believer that you can make anything fun for kids if you put the right spin on it. Since saving money is a heroic act these days and since kids “get” the whole concept of the superhero figure, I wanted to create a campaign that was inspirational for kids even though […]
Ever since my little Hayley was born, we have had many “magic moments” together. We refer to them as magic because they are special moments we have shared together over the years that have significant meaning to us. They have been daughter-father bonding moments for me. Often times we talk about these times and reflect […]
I first met Taylor Risk when we cast him as Troy in a local production I was directing of High School Musical. I had the opportunity to work with Taylor as a private vocal coach after that and was always impressed with his ability to play the piano like crazy. He’s an amazing jazz pianist! […]
When I first met Trent English at my first voice studio, I was amazed at his tenor range as a young adult student. Over the years I have watched him blossom into an amazing vocalist with a brilliant style and tone quality. Even though I have not worked with him for many year, I am […]
Glee Summer Camp in 2010 was one of the most rewarding projects I have ever put together. Mindy Pack and I were literally falling over from exhaustion when it was finished but it was worth every moment. From the days with with broken air conditioning at the studio to the moments of laughter with the […]