Education
- M.M. – Vocal Performance, Musical Theatre
- Adv. Cert. – Vocal Pedagogy
- B.M – Vocal Performance, Opera/Classical
- B.S. – Psychology
Professional Experience & Affiliations
New York University 鈥� The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
New York, NY 鈥� September 2016 to September 2020: Adjunct Voice Teacher for Non-Major Students 鈥� Program in Vocal Performance
Private Voice Instructor
September 2014-Present
-Curating a deep and ever-expanding understanding of singing technique and voice building, while fostering a student鈥檚 individuality, creativity, and artistic expression
-Utilizing the most current and innovative singing pedagogy based in voice science, health, anatomy, and acoustics
Performance
-National Tours:
Rolf/Male ens. in The Sound of Music (Networks Nat鈥檒 tour; Matt Lenz, director)
Regional Theatre:
-Young Ralph (Principal) in The Last Romance (Riverside Theatre; Chris Clavelli, director); AEA
Cruise Lines:
-*M2/Tenor in Cantar茅 (Holland America Line; Bill Prince, director, Brian Harlan Brooks, choreographer)
Film and Television:
-Law and Order: SVU; featured guest/credited, Sn. 23, Ep. 18: 鈥淓ighteen Wheels a Predator鈥� 鈥� Male Customer
Short Films:
-Double Tap: Martin (male lead) – Denver Film School
Solo/Classical Singing
-Tenor Soloist in H盲ndel鈥檚 Messiah: Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra
December 2013
-Tenor Vocalist: The Sedona Academy of Chamber Singers
September 2012-2015
-Tenor Soloist/Church Cantor: Flagstaff Federated Church
September 2013-2015
Other Experience
Commercial/Print:
-黑料社区 Mesa College Ad. Campaign: Student (principal V.O.)
-South Platte Trading Company: Shopper/Male Exec. (featured)
-Hyatt: Coming Back Together Campaign: Male Exec.
-USADA Anti-Doping Campaign: College Athlete (featured)
-Sparrow Golf App Commercial: 鈥淏ad Golfer鈥� (featured)
-黑料社区 Parks and Wildlife: Hiker (featured)
-Furniture Row; Labor Day Unveiling: Shopper (featured)
-Gilpin Lodge and Casino: Gambler
University Productions and Operas:
-Captain Albert Lennox in The Secret Garden (NYU Steinhardt)
-Link Larkin in Hairspray! (NYU Tisch)
-Ensemble in Kiss Me, Kate (NYU Steinhardt)
-Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid (NAU Opera Theatre)
-Edwin in Trial By Jury (NAU Opera Theatre)
-Prince Philippe in A Dinner Engagement (NAU Opera Theatre)
-Charles in A Long Christmas Dinner (NAU Opera Theatre)
-Valetto/Lucano in L鈥檌ncoronazione di Poppea (NAU Opera Theatre)
-Nemorino in L鈥檈lisir d鈥檃more (Flagstaff Chamber Players)
-Ferrando u/s in Cos矛 fan tutte (NAU Opera Theatre)
-Harry in Albert Herring (NAU Opera Theatre)
Research Expertise & Interests
Teaching the next generation of vocal performance artists to fulfill their creative potential in the industry as singers, actors, and dancers. Utilizing the most current/up-to-date science, art research, behavioral understanding, and spiritual knowledge.
Publications
- Best Nonexperimental Design Award: Psychology Undergraduate Research
Symposium, 2014 - Captsone Research Study in College-Aged Student Behavior, IRB Review
Honors & Awards
NATS Vocal Competition: 2nd Place Winner/Finalist: 聽Arizona Region, 2015