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BSR MEMBER VOICE TEACHERS AND COACHES

Brendan P. Buckley – Tenor, Voice Teacher – bpbuckley82@gmail.com , Jamaica Plain and Topsfield, MA
Professional singer and voice teacher, with over 10 years of teaching experience.   Students of all ages, from young children to adults accepted.  Former students have gone on to study voice in college, and continue to sing in recitals and performances.  Lessons are tailored to each student, using their strengths to address areas that need improvement.  Lessons include ear training, theory, performance practice and solid singing technique, guaranteed to keep students singing for years.  Repertoire includes classical, music theater, folk, pop and jazz.  Mr. Buckley has performed throughout New England and the Boston area, including the Nashua Symphony, Opera Boston, and Boston Opera Collaborative.  He holds a Master’s degree in Voice Performance and Pedagogy from The Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor’s degree, cum laude, in Music at The University of Massachusetts-Amherst, with further study at the Scuola Italia in Urbania, Italy.  For more information, please visit www.brendanpbuckley.com.

Holly Chatham – Vocal Coach — holly.chatham@yale.edu; www.hollychatham.com; Boston (Back Bay) and New Haven.  Vocal Coach at Yale University and nationally recognized pianist/early keyboardist, specializing in oratorio, art song, performance practice, early to new music. DMA Rutgers University; MM Indiana University. 

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.

Noune Karapetian, soprano;  nounek@hotmail.com  Belmont, MA
Teaching children ages 6 and up and adults. All levels beginner to professional. Teaching in many styles, including musical theater, pop, jazz, rock and classical. Over 20 years of professional singing and 17 years of teaching experience. I focus on vocal technique, breath management, natural resonance, making the singing as efficient an act as speaking, communicating the text and telling a story from the heart. Finalist of many major competitions including Met National Council Auditions, Liederkranz Competition, Classical Singer Competition -Professional Division.  Sang leading roles with Granite State Opera, Opera Boston, Pacific Repertory Opera and others.  I make lessons fun, I am skilled, patient and encouraging. Two student recitals a year.  NATS member. Easy access by bus from anywhere via Harvard Square. Please contact for info about rates.  www.nounekarapetian.com

Sondra Kelly - Voice teacher and Coach - sonjopera@gmail.com, Boston and Stoughton, MA.  International mezzo-soprano including the Metropolitain Opera and voice teacher with 26 years experience.  Studios in downtown Boston, Stoughton, MA and on the faculty at New Jersey City University.  Primarily teach opera singers.  For more information, please email or visit web site at www.sondrakelly.com.

Heather Kent Vocal Studio; 857-233-4290 heatherkent@hotmail.com, Boston, MA
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. For 29 years I was on the faculties 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. Currently teaching in my home studio in Belmont. All ages and abilities welcome. Further information at www.carolynkingston.com

Susan Larson; divalarson@mac.com, Boston and Wayland MA
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, Boston and Malden, MA
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

Christopher Aaron Smith, tenor , christopheraaronsmith@gmail.com 617-543-4797, Boston, MA
Christopher Aaron Smith, tenor, is seeking new students who love to sing and want to explore their passion for music. With nearly a decade of private voice teaching experience, Chris has worked with students of all voice types, all age ranges, all aspirations and experience levels, and in many different styles.  His students have progressed in competitions such as the American Idol and Classical Singer Competitions, appeared in regional theater productions, on the operatic and concert stages, and been admitted to prestigious conservatory and young artist training programs.  A graduate of the New England Conservatory and active performer himself, Chris has sung leading roles with companies across New England and throughout the Midwest and has won awards at the Metropolitan Opera Auditions among many other competitions.  Lessons are $50/hour.  To schedule or for inquiries, please call 617-543-4797 or e-mail christopheraaronsmith@gmail.com.

David Walther http://www.classicalsinger.net/walther, davidwalther@earthlink.net, Roslindale, MA
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

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Brendan P. Buckley – Tenor, Voice Teacher – bpbuckley82@gmail.com , Jamaica Plain and Topsfield, MA
Professional singer and voice teacher, with over 10 years of teaching experience.   Students of all ages, from young children to adults accepted.  Former students have gone on to study voice in college, and continue to sing in recitals and performances.  Lessons are tailored to each student, using their strengths to address areas that need improvement.  Lessons include ear training, theory, performance practice and solid singing technique, guaranteed to keep students singing for years.  Repertoire includes classical, music theater, folk, pop and jazz.  Mr. Buckley has performed throughout New England and the Boston area, including the Nashua Symphony, Opera Boston, and Boston Opera Collaborative.  He holds a Master’s degree in Voice Performance and Pedagogy from The Pennsylvania State University and a Bachelor’s degree, cum laude, in Music at The University of Massachusetts-Amherst, with further study at the Scuola Italia in Urbania, Italy.  For more information, please visit www.brendanpbuckley.com.

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, matt@dibaunlimited.com 781-439-4707 Medford, MA. "I owe a great deal of my success to Matthew DiBattista." (Joseph Kaiser, Metropolitan Opera)  Offering current national performing, educational, networking and college teaching experience to performers of all levels and styles.  Recently described as “brilliant” and “Mega-talented” by Opera News, Tenor, Matt DiBattista performs as principle artist with the Metropolitan Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Opera Theatre of St. Louis, Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Boston, as well as major symphonies, festivals, and conductors across the U.S. and abroad.  Former study with Penelope Bitzas (BU) and Tom Baresel (CCM). Competitive rates and easy access to Medford by MBTA or Rt. 93, near Tufts and Medford Square.

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

Nancy Leinonen Howells, soprano; nancy@nlhowells.com , Maynard, MA
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

Mark Lee, Voice & Sight-singing Teacher; markwlee@comcast.net, Boston and Malden, MA
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

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Evelyn Czaja, lyric mezzo-soprano; www.evevoicestudio.com admin@evevoicestudio.com  Cohasset, MA
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.

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

Mena Levit, Vocal Art Studio, Wayland, MA menaqueen@verizon.net 508-653-5347
Internationally recognized performer, teacher and vocal coach, over 20 years of teaching experience. Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. Classical to Popular music. Wide variety of genres, styles and languages - Italian, German, English, Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian. Member of National Association of Teachers of Singing. Member of Actor Equity Association. All levels and ages are welcome!

Laurie Monahan, Mezzo-Soprano, 617-481-2862. monahan46@comcast.net
Private voice studio in Quincy, MA on Redline. On the faculty at Longy School of Music specializing in early music repertories. Also have a special affinity for contemporary classical repertories. If it's music, though, I'm interested! Member of the vocal ensemble, Tapestry, www.tapestryboston05.com Beginning to advanced students welcome. Teaching emphasis is in finding the natural center to your voice as part of the whole body, integration with the breath, muscular strengthening and then applying those foundational elements to the repertory of your choice.

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

Teresa Winner Blume, soprano.  www.TeresaWinnerBlume.com  Needham, MA 
Private vocal instruction, ages 13 to adult.  Successful singer and performer.  Friendly, encouraging, skilled and supportive teacher.  Loves helping her students to: Unleash tension, integrate breath, body and mind, and find your OWN unique, best and most beautiful voice!   Establish a strong technical foundation to support all styles, to sing sincerely and expressively in practice and performance.  Explore classical, opera, operetta, art song, concert, musical theater (classic and contemporary), church and popular music.  Language strengths: English, French, Italian, German.  Piano proficient.  Ms. Blume was most recently one of 14 semi-finalists in the NATS Artist Awards Professional Vocalist competition.  M.M. /P.C. Eastman School of Music, B.M. University of Illinois at Urbana, member of NATS.

Laryssa Doohovskoy LaryssaL@aol.com 978-841-5960 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

Bonnie Pomfret, soprano, bpomfret@bu.edu 781-850-5616, private studio in Wayland MA.
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, improved alignment, and appoggio breathing. Develop skill and confidence in a positive work atmosphere. Former students are singing in numerous opera companies and in the recent national tour of Wicked and include a Grammy winner in jazz.. Coaching all major singing languages as well as standard and non-standard repertoire, Bonnie Pomfret teaches classical and Broadway, and has sung in the U.S., Europe, and Asia as a classical soprano and holds the DM from Indiana University, MM from Boston Conservatory, and BM in voice and piano from the Musikhochschule Freiburg, Germany.       www.bonniepomfret.com

Angeliki Theoharis, angelikitheoharis@gmail.com Voice teacher/performer, Shrewsbury, MA. Over 20 years teaching experience, currently on faculty of Worcester State University.  Lesson Rates $35/30 min; $50/45 minutes, $65/hour. 508-757-8515 http://angelikitheoharis.com

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Holly Chatham – Vocal Coach — holly.chatham@yale.edu; www.hollychatham.com; Boston (Back Bay) and New Haven.  Vocal Coach at Yale University and nationally recognized pianist/early keyboardist, specializing in oratorio, art song, performance practice, early to new music. DMA Rutgers University; MM Indiana University. 

Valerie Nicolosi, mezzo soprano, valnic33@sbcglobal.net, Voluntown and Mystic, CT and E. Greenwich, RI.
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

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Janice Edwards, mezzo soprano; studio@janiceedwards.com, Manchester, NH
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

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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

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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

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.

"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.

"Lullabies for Leyna"  This album, featuring soprano Teresa Winner Blume, is a mother’s gift of love songs to her child.  An elegantly sung collection of traditional lullabies and lesser-known songs from classical Art Song and Theater repertoire, this warm and varied music will soothe the spirit and be enjoyed by loved ones of any age!  Available at www.TeresaWinnerBlume.com and http://CDBaby.comcd/twblume    Featuring such favorites as:  American Lullaby, The Little Horses, Baby Mine, Brahms’ Lullaby, Evening Prayer, L’Heure Exquise, Morgen!, and Not While I’m Around.    Texts in English, French, Russian, and German.  Liner notes include translations of all foreign texts.  Performed with Deborah Lee Hollis, piano.

Moylan: Origins - Albany Records- www.albanyrecords.com (800-752-1951);  Music by composer William Moylan: Dawn, The Stolen Child, Mother Earth: Her Whales.  Jean Danton, soprano, Thomas Stumpf, piano, David Martins, clarinet.  www.jeandanton.com/

Schumann: Dichterliebe in Four Seasons -  Albany Records- www.albanyrecords.com (800-752-1951);   Schumann’s glorious Dichterliebe in an English version by poet Elizabeth Kirschner; and Schumann songs for soprano and piano. Jean Danton, soprano, Thomas Stumpf, piano.  www.jeandanton.com/

"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.

Songs of Innocence  - Albany Records- www.albanyrecords.com (800-752-1951)  Vocal Chamber Music of Dominick Argento, Arnold Cooke and William Moylan. Jean Danton, soprano,   C. Thomas Brooks, conductor, Thomas Stumpf, piano, harpsichord, David Martins, clarinet, Ellen Michaud-Martins, horn, Christopher Krueger, flute,  Jane Harrison, oboe, Anne Black, violin, John Bumstead, cello.  www.jeandanton.com/

"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.

Yes, Yes, Jeanette!  New England Light Opera – Original Cast Recording-World Premiere.  www.newenglandlightopera.org  A Musical Fantasy on Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy.
Jean Danton, soprano, Sara Ann Mitchell, soprano, Mark Morgan, baritone, Steve Phillips, narrator, Joseph Stroup, piano.  www.jeandanton.com/

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.

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