About Me
I didn’t discover I could sing Until I was 16 years old.
Before that, music was a supporting character in my life. I was an active pianist and trumpet player, but tennis was my thing. That was until an arm injury forced me to stop playing. Disheartened by this and seeking to try something new, I decided to audition for my high school’s musical. Little did I know how that injury would introduce me to what is now the thing I live and breath for.
In love with my new hobby, I went on to pursue a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Music Industry from James Madison University. I joined the a capella and opera scenes, participating in young artist programs and even performing for Jay Leno’s comedy tour. My education continued at Mississippi College as I pursued a Master of Music in Voice Performance and Pedagogy. At MC, my musical skills expanded in different facets: participating in MC’s operas and musicals, conducting choirs, teaching undergraduate voice lessons, and earning professional credits with Opera Mississippi.
What was once something that I stumbled into because of an injury is now what I live and love to do. From Virginia to Mississippi and now to Birmingham, Alabama, I am eager to continue growing and sharing my musical talent.
My Approach
My diverse range of musical experience has helped develop my unique perspective on vocal performance and music industry success. Both my undergraduate and graduate degrees have provided me with a rich knowledge of music theory, performance and audition skills, music repertoire, and vocal science and pedagogy. As a result of my studies with vocal science, I take a functional voice approach with my students, focusing on the individual’s unique vocal tract and its strength and weaknesses. Through individualized plans and exercises, I work with my students to help them find and strengthen their voice—one that is healthy and authentic to them.
My Music
As well as being a classical artist, I am also a pop/rock recording artist. I’ve released a full studio album which has over 150,000 streams on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, and I have 3 professional-quality music videos on Youtube. I’ve been fortunate enough to collaborate with a number of up and coming artists from across the eastern United States.