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Teaching vocal technique privately and through Master Classes for over 10 years, I have worked with students of all ages and skill levels to achieve their vocal goals. I am currently a professional operatic/classical singer, and have many years experience in a variety of styles like jazz, choral, rock and musical theater. By discovering how you learn best, I can then customize lessons to your individual needs. My style of teaching is fun, enthusiastic and to the point, and my approach to singing is holistic. Whether you want to be a professional singer or want to improve while singing in your local choir, all the skills explored are transferable to the rest of your life. Body alignment for optimum breath control, endurance, and how to align mind and body when under pressure are crucial to good health, to build confidence, and to sing as efficiently as possible with your true voice!
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A member of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing), professional drummer and former lead tenor for Opera San Jose, over 30 years of professional stage performance experience in opera/musical theater (USA, Europe, Canada, Brazil), over 10 years of teaching experience, all ages welcome from beginner to advanced, genres covered are Classical (Italian, German, French) - Broadway - Sacred - Country - Popular, music reading, diaphragmatic breathing, vocal placement, phrasing and timing, artistic expression and confidence, coaching, audition preparation, drums in various styles such as Pop - Rock - Funk - Blues - Shuffle - Country and more. My drum teachers were the great Stan Lunetta and, from the legendary rock band Y&T, Mike Vanderhule. FUN FACT: Thomas' father played Rolf in the movie version of "The Sound of Music" with Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.
