Voice Teachers

Ali

Ukulele | Voice | Piano | Theory

West Springs: Wednesday | Friday

Ali completed a Grade 6 Level in RCM Piano and Advanced Rudiments in RCM Theory. She holds a Bachelor of Arts double majoring in Music & Psychology. Her performance experience include performing with various acapella groups, concert bands, show choirs, and performer in musical productions such as Hairspray, Oliver, Seussical, and Annie. She has always had a passion for performing a variety of genres, especially musical theatre, Jazz, singer/songwriter and composition. She won the Arts and Letter's Composition of the Year Award in NL in 2011. With her second major in psychology, she has researched the connections between music, memory, and well-being throughout her undergraduate degree and she spends her spare time volunteering in hospitals, singing and playing for various patient populations. Music is an amazing therapeutic outlet & she hopes to be able to teach this to her students. She has had 10 years of schooling, 5 years of teaching experience and 12 years of performing/playing experience. Ali enjoys teaching genres such as Classical, Blues, Country, Folk, Pop, Opera, Rock & Jazz to Beginner to Advanced Voice students ages 3+ and Beginner to Intermediate Piano students ages 3+.

Jessica

Voice | Piano

West Springs: Thursday | Friday

Jessica completed her Grade 9 Level in RCM Voice and Grade 8 Level in RCM Piano as well as Theory, Harmony & History studies. Her performance highlights include her 10th year singing with the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus, the Canada Day Virtual Choir with CBC and Singing Patsy Cline at the Calgary Stampede. She has had over 10 years of Classical Musical Study, 40+ years of playing and performance experience and 10 years of teaching experience. She embraces Classical, Jazz, Folk, Inspiration, Musical Theatre and Rock Genres although she enjoys all musical styles. Jessica teaches Beginner to Intermediate Level students of all ages.

Shelby

Voice | Piano

West Springs: Monday | Wednesday | Saturday

Shelby holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre from the University of Manitoba as well as a Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary. In addition to her degrees, she holds Grade 8 RCM qualifications in Voice and Grade 6 RCM qualifications in Piano. She has been heavily involved in Directing and Producing Musical Theatre in the past and Community Theatre continues to be a highlight in her Musical Experiences. Shelby has 6 years of Musical Education, 11 years of playing experience and 9 years of Teaching Experience. She is skilled in genres such as Broadway, Classical and Pop. Shelby prefers teaching beginner students for Piano and beginner to intermediate students for Voice. With a passion for the arts and education, Shelby is a great choice for you!

Tanya

Voice | Piano | Theory

West Springs: Tuesday

Tanya holds a Grade 5 Level in RCM Voice and a Grade 4 Level in RCM Piano through her Professional Music Degree at Ambrose University of which she is a new graduate. Her musical performance experience includes performing in Kiwanis, the Ambrose Chamber Choir and the National Association Of Teachers Of Singing Music Festival for the last 2 years in which she placed 1st and 2nd in the Musical Theatre category. Tanya has had numerous years of professional music education and 10 years of playing experience. Tanya brings a fresh vivaciousness and passion to musical learning. Classical, Jazz, Pop and Musical Theatre are genres listed in her repertoire. She believes in teaching any music style as long as the techniques are healthy. Tanya teaches Beginner students for Piano, Beginner to Intermediate students for Theory and Beginner to Late Intermediate students for Voice.

Ali

Ukulele | Voice | Piano | Theory

Evanston: Monday | Tuesday | Thursday

Ali completed a Grade 6 Level in RCM Piano and Advanced Rudiments in RCM Theory. She holds a Bachelor of Arts double majoring in Music & Psychology. Her performance experience include performing with various acapella groups, concert bands, show choirs, and performer in musical productions such as Hairspray, Oliver, Seussical, and Annie. She has always had a passion for performing a variety of genres, especially musical theatre, Jazz, singer/songwriter and composition. She won the Arts and Letter's Composition of the Year Award in NL in 2011. With her second major in psychology, she has researched the connections between music, memory, and well-being throughout her undergraduate degree and she spends her spare time volunteering in hospitals, singing and playing for various patient populations. Music is an amazing therapeutic outlet & she hopes to be able to teach this to her students. She has had 10 years of schooling, 5 years of teaching experience and 12 years of performing/playing experience. Ali enjoys teaching genres such as Classical, Blues, Country, Folk, Pop, Opera, Rock & Jazz to Beginner to Advanced Voice students ages 3+ and Beginner to Intermediate Piano students ages 3+.

Amanda

Voice | Beginner Piano

Evanston: Monday

Amanda holds a Bachelor of Music majoring in Vocal Performance from the University of Calgary and a Master's of Music majoring in Opera from the University of Alberta. Her musical accomplishments include Title Roles in large operas as well as solo performances with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Calgary Civic Symphony. Other notable highlights include working as a Vocal Coach for Central Memorial High School and directing several adult choirs. She has 17 years of musical schooling, 22 years of playing/performance experience, and 15 years of teaching experience. She is strongest in the Classical and Musical Theatre genres, but also lends her technical expertise to Contemporary, Classical, Folk, Inspirational, Pop & Jazz. Amanda believes everyone can make music, so she strives to create a fun and supportive environment when teaching. This is accomplished by giving each of her students a solid technical foundation and allowing them to explore a variety of musical genres. She is a strong vocal technician, particularly good at helping singers develop a large, healthy and supported sound, with great high notes. She can address issues with Vocal Health and Dysfunction as well as Vocal Fatigue. Amanda is a great choice for Beginner Piano students and Beginner to Advanced Vocal students.

Simone

Violin | Fiddle | Voice | Piano | Theory

Evanston: Wednesday | Friday

Simone holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Voice & Violin from Ambrose University. Her performance experience range from choirs to orchestras across Calgary and New Zealand as a soloist, trio, quartet and conductor. She has had 20 years of musical learning, 16 year for performance experience and 9 years of teaching experience. Simone enjoys teaching Beginner to Intermediate Voice students and Beginner to Advanced Violin students ages 5 and up in genres such as Classical, Musical Theatre, Opera, Pop & Fiddle Music.

Tanya

Voice | Piano | Theory

Evanston: Wednesday | Saturday

Tanya holds a Grade 5 Level in RCM Voice and a Grade 4 Level in RCM Piano through her Professional Music Degree at Ambrose University of which she is a new graduate. Her musical performance experience includes performing in Kiwanis, the Ambrose Chamber Choir and the National Association Of Teachers Of Singing Music Festival for the last 2 years in which she placed 1st and 2nd in the Musical Theatre category. Tanya has had numerous years of professional music education and 10 years of playing experience. Tanya brings a fresh vivaciousness and passion to musical learning. Classical, Jazz, Pop and Musical Theatre are genres listed in her repertoire. She believes in teaching any music style as long as the techniques are healthy. Tanya teaches Beginner students for Piano, Beginner to Intermediate students for Theory and Beginner to Late Intermediate students for Voice.

Cristina

Voice | Piano

South West In-Home: Tuesday | Wednesday

Cristina completed her Grade 6 Level in RCM Piano and her Grade 8 Level in RCM Voice. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree Majoring in Voice from Rice University and a Post-Graduate Education Degree from the University of Calgary. Her performance experience includes the Calgary Performing Arts Festival, “Emmie” in Albert Herring (Opera) and understudy for a University of Calgary Operetta Production. She has 17 years of musical learning, 15 years of playing and singing experience and 4 years of teaching experience. Classical, Musical Theatre and Jazz are her favorite genres but she also teaches other genres including Pop. Cristina teaches students ages 6 and up from Beginner to Intermediate in Voice and Beginner to Intermediate in Piano to students ages 4 & up.

Jessica

Voice | Piano

SW In-Home: Monday

Jessica completed her Grade 9 Level in RCM Voice and Grade 8 Level in RCM Piano as well as Theory, Harmony & History studies. Her performance highlights include her 10th year singing with the Calgary Philharmonic Chorus, the Canada Day Virtual Choir with CBC and Singing Patsy Cline at the Calgary Stampede. She has had over 10 years of Classical Musical Study, 40+ years of playing and performance experience and 10 years of teaching experience. She embraces Classical, Jazz, Folk, Inspiration, Musical Theatre and Rock Genres although she enjoys all musical styles. Jessica teaches Beginner to Intermediate Level students of all ages.

Tanya

Voice | Piano | Theory

SW In-Home: Thursday

Tanya holds a Grade 5 Level in RCM Voice and a Grade 4 Level in RCM Piano through her Professional Music Degree at Ambrose University of which she is a new graduate. Her musical performance experience includes performing in Kiwanis, the Ambrose Chamber Choir and the National Association Of Teachers Of Singing Music Festival for the last 2 years in which she placed 1st and 2nd in the Musical Theatre category. Tanya has had numerous years of professional music education and 10 years of playing experience. Tanya brings a fresh vivaciousness and passion to musical learning. Classical, Jazz, Pop and Musical Theatre are genres listed in her repertoire. She believes in teaching any music style as long as the techniques are healthy. Tanya teaches Beginner students for Piano, Beginner to Intermediate students for Theory and Beginner to Late Intermediate students for Voice.