Rihanna

I am very well versed in music theory and incorporating this into lessons. For piano, I teach my students scales including Major, natural mirror, harmonic minor, and melodic minor as well as chord progressions including I IV I V I and I IV I V7 I in different keys. We also go over different types of chords and how they are connected to moods, for instance how a sus 4 chord gives a "hanging" feeling as it wants to resolve. For voice, I do ear training with my student using different harmonic and melodic intervals and give them tips to recognize each one such as the tune "Twinkle Twinkle" beginning with a P5. I also make sure they are well versed in solfège and sight singing. For voice, I'm also able to really focus technique-wise on the genre they are interested. For instance, to go for a more "pop" sound is generally going to have more of a chest-dominant resonance, use less vibrato and more straight tone, and have a conversational tone compared to musical theatre which tends to be more bright and have more vibrato and a more forward placement.

I began taking piano lessons at five and voice soon after. I grew up performing in choir, a cappella, and band and different vocal groups performing at the collegiate level in vocal jazz ensemble, singer/songwriter group, camerata (advanced choir), and a top 40 group. I've had over 10 years of training in piano and completed piano proficiency at Elon University. For voice, I trained for over 15 years studying both classical and commercial music.

Yamaha Keyboard, U87 microphone (for recording), Sennheiser microphone and PA system (for performing)

Discipline!

Vocally - my voice is very unique by its tone, I'm well adept with switching between registers and a have a strong vocal agility, soulful sound, and I have a large range

I am very comfortable with children and have many years of experience teaching all ages. With children, I find it's important to incorporate games and make learning fun.

Performing my own original music and hearing people sing back the words

Miss Filipina International as the guest artist

Souled Out by Jhene Aiko

Being creative in general, self-expression through fashion, visual art, dance

Pop, R&B (personally) Teaching wise I teach commercial music (pop, rock, r&b, etc), musical theater, and jazz

Have worked in the studio as a vocal coach with platinum selling producer MT Streets

As a recording artist, I have my own label and production company where I sing, write, produce, and release original music

Ernest L. Wakefield Prize for Excellence in Music, 1st Place in Elon University's Songwriting Competition, Alumni Panelist Speaker at Elon University, music featured in Fresh Hip Hop & R&B, Roadie Music, and Voyage LA

Music, dance, fashion design, film, creative arts, etc.

I am very well versed in music theory and incorporating this into lessons. For piano, I teach my students scales including Major, natural mirror, harmonic minor, and melodic minor as well as chord progressions including I IV I V I and I IV I V7 I in different keys. We also go over different types of chords and how they are connected to moods, for instance how a sus 4 chord gives a "hanging" feeling as it wants to resolve. For voice, I do ear training with my student using different harmonic and melodic intervals and give them tips to recognize each one such as the tune "Twinkle Twinkle" beginning with a P5. I also make sure they are well versed in solfège and sight singing. For voice, I'm also able to really focus technique-wise on the genre they are interested. For instance, to go for a more "pop" sound is generally going to have more of a chest-dominant resonance, use less vibrato and more straight tone, and have a conversational tone compared to musical theatre which tends to be more bright and have more vibrato and a more forward placement.