Education: 1981-1985 (BSC) Bridgewater, MA
BA Major: Communications Minor: Music/Performance
1986-Hotel School of America/Boston, MA
Certification Program-Food Service Management

Performance Background: SHS (1977-1981) & BSC (1981-1985) Musical Theatre Program
Wedding Soloist and Church Choir Singer 1981 to present
Local Pop/Rock Band - vocal lead & background singer - The Skids (1985-1988)
Founder & Former President of the BSC Alumni Chamber Singers (1988-1993)
Hingham Mass. Community Theatre - Cabaret players (1990-1993)
Music Specialist /Teacher & Director of Summer Program for Easter Seals (2001-2011) @ Mass Hospital School, Recreation Dept. in Canton, MA
Piano accompanist for staff & student band/choir @ MHS, in Canton, MA 2000-2011 Brayton School.

Style of Teaching: All Ages (Beginner / Intermediate / Adult)
Vocal: McClosky Method - vocal exercises/ relaxation techniques/vocal scales/ range diagnosis/ breathing exercises - speech and volume movements. Music theory & therapy.
*Performance - Art Songs (classic), Broadway, Jazz/Scat/Improve - Pop/Spiritual/Country/ 4 part chorale music/ karaoke/ Preparation for Auditions: SEMSBA/ South East District and All State Vocal. Community theatre/ chorale societies/ bands, choirs, solo performances, kararoke, etc…

Practice Time: Every Teacher would like their students to practice daily. I encourage, at least, (3) ½ hour to 1 hour practice sessions spread through out the week between lesson to lesson.