| Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, which is often contrasted with speech. Contrary to common thought, air is not expelled with the diaphragm, but is inhaled using the diaphragm and exhaled or expelled, using the abdominal and lower pelvic muscles, as with ordinary breathing. The pitch is altered with the vocal cords. With the lips closed, this is called humming. A piece of music with a singing part, either a cappella without music, or accompanied with music, is called a song; someone who sings is called a singer. Nearly anyone who can speak can sing, since in many respects singing is merely a form of sustained speech. It can be informal and just for pleasure, for example, singing in the shower; or it can be very formal, such as singing done professionally as a performance or in a recording studio. Singing at a high amateur or professional level usually requires a great deal of regular practice, and/or instruction. Top-quality singers will have instruction and training from coaches throughout their career. Read More at Wikipedia |
Debbie Adams Piano, Voice, Flute Instruction |
 Debbie teaches Piano, Flute, and Voice here at Accent Music, Inc. She charges $25.00 per 1/2 hour lesson and takes payments 4 lesson blocks in advance, payed monthly. |
Jessica Graae Voice Teacher |
 ExperienceJessica Graae has more than 20 years of private voice instruction experience. Her students learn vocal production, diction and breathing techniques. Beginning students will learn how to produce a beautiful sound, singing Pop, Broadway and Classical songs. Advanced students will complement their vocal studies singing selections in English, Italian and other languages of their choices. Ms. Graae's students have won places at the University of Delaware, Cab Calloway School of the Arts, and the Delaware Children's Theater. Jessica performs in recital, oratorio and musical theater. Most recently, she was seen at solo recitals in Sacred Heart Oratory's concert series, and Wilmington's First Night. This summer she will perform in Wilmington's Italian Festival and South Coastal Library's showcase in Bethany, Delaware. She has performed leads with several opera companies, including OperaDelaware, Concert Opera Philadelphia, and The Little Orchestra Society of Lincoln Center in New York City. Education Barnard College, Columbia University: BA, Voice Washington University: MM, Voice Orff Level I, West Chester University AIMS Festival of Music Manhattan School of Music, Classical Guitar Memberships/Certifications NATS (National Association for Teachers of Singing) Certified Music Instructor, Delaware K-12 Also, check out: www.jessicawgraae.com FeeLessons are $25 per 1/2 hr. Payment is taken 4 lesson blocks in advance. |
Myriam Toker Soprano - Teacher |
 Myriam Toker has a Bachelor Degree in Choral Conducting (from Argentina, Conservatorio Provincial �Juan Jos� Castro�). She was part of the Master Program Emerging Artist at the Superior Institute of Arts of the Teatro Col�n (Argentina).
She studied with renowned opera singers from around the world such as Nino Falzetti (Italy), Vivian Mordo, Martina Arroyo (USA), Regine Crespin (France), Heather Harper (UK), and the finest repertoire teachers in Argentina, the great conductor Reynaldo Censabella and M. Bruno D�Astoli (both from Italy)
Argentina has one of the biggest Opera Houses in the world, only compared in prestige and education programs with the MET and La Scala de Mil�n. The best Italian tradition of singing is still a heritage proudly kept in Teatro Col�n and its School of artists, in which Mrs. Toker has studied and performed. She sang there the main roles in operas by Verdi, Wagner, Mozart, Weill, Purcell, Puccini, as well as Camera Concerts and Radio Auditions. Mrs. Toker shared the stage with internationally acclaimed artists (Frederika Von Stade, Jerome Hynes, Ra�l Jim�nez, Alfredo Kraus, Jaume Aragall, Juan Pons, Eva Marton, Leona Mitchell, Fabio Armiliato, etc.) and with conductors such as Julius Rudel, Helmut Rilling, Stefan Lano, Stuart Bedford, Charles Dutoit and Zubin Mehta, among others.
As a singer she has won the British Council Contest (UK-Argentina) and the First Place at the Juventudes Musicales Contest ( Musical Youth, Belgium, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ,UNESCO).
She won the �Revelation of the Year� prize for the supporting role in Master Class given by ACE (Critics of Entertainment Academy) and the �Trinidad Guevara Award�, Best Supporting Role (National Government Awards), the two most prestigious awards in Theater in Argentina.
As a performer she has also been in deep relation with Musical Theater, and she played the lead role in the opera Evita, in South America. She has also been nominated �Best Leading Role� and �Best Musical Comedy� for Ecstasy Spirit of Jacques Brel a French Musical production in Buenos Aires under the auspices of the French Embassy.
Mrs. Toker has developed a large and intense experience teaching voice in Argentina, being part of the National and Provincial Staff in Musical Institutions. Among her students there are actors, musical and opera singers who developed professional careers in their fields.
Her special devotion to vocal technique leads her to help both beginners and professional singers. She also pays special interest to body techniques that can develop the voice and help professional singers with traumatized voices.
Mrs. Toker teaches Spanish, Italian and French diction for students with interest in those repertoires and styles.
She charges $25.00 per 1/2 hour lesson and takes payments 4 lesson blocks in advance, payed monthly. |
Gustavo Lopez Manzitti Tenor-Teacher |
 *************************ON HAITUS***** ******************** Argentinian-born tenor Gustavo Lopez-Manzitti has been thrilling audiences in the U.SA and in Canada for the past few years, earning his reputation for exciting vocalism and stylish phrasing in lyric-spinto roles Mr. Manzitti studied vocal technique with Carlos Guichandut, Nino Falzetti and Maria Rosa Farr. He also studied Piano at National Conservatory completing his studies of Harmony and Composition with Irma Urteaga and Orchestral Conducting with Jose Llorca. Some of his performances include, among others, (Virginia Opera '07)and (Windsor Symphony,Ontario,'08), (Carnegie Hall,NY, with the NYGrand Opera conducted by Vincent la Selva, 2006), |
Collette Coward |
 *************************ON HAITUS***** ******************** Colette Coward is a native of Richmond, Virginia and currently resides in Bear, Delaware. She received her B.M. degree in Music Composition at Georgia State University and will soon pursue a Masters Degree in World Arts and Culture/Ethnomusicology. This accomplished pianist, vocalist, composer, and mime artist has traveled all over the world and has worked with several well-known artists such as Bruce Hornsby, India Arie, Bobby McFerrin, Dionne Farris, Caron Wheeler, Raphael Saadiq, Speech of Arrested Development, Xscape, Takana Miyomoto, The Atlanta All-Stars, and a host of others. She is also currently the alternate keyboardist for Beyonce. Colette has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Carter Center, Disney Land, The Essence Awards, National Black Arts Festival, Copenhagen Gospel Festival, and was featured on the Lou Rawls Parade of Stars as a student composer and recipient of the Joe Sample /Rhodes Composition Scholarship. She also received the Lucille Allen Scholarship for Composition at Georgia State University. Colette has served as an instructor and coach of various art forms for nearly 20 years and is dedicated to the growth and nurturing of creative gifts in people of all ages and backgrounds. Collette charges $30.00 per 1/2 hour session. She takes payment in advance in 4 week blocks. |
Mario Padovani Guitar/Piano/Vocal Instructor |
 *************************ON HAITUS***** ******************** Mario Padovani brings 27 years experience as a professional musician to his role as a music teacher. He has studied voice, theory, harmony and composition with Henry Kerr Williams, former conductor of the Valley Forge Symphony, the Delaware Valley Philharmonic and the Kansas City Philharmonic. He has also studied voice under Jacqueline Beach Falcon (Wilmington Music School) and Dr. Melanie DeMent (University of Delaware). He has studied jazz arranging and composition under John Dougherty of Las Vegas. He released his debut CD, "A Letter to Your Heart" on Matchbox Recordings, Ltd. in the United Kingdom in 2004 as well as a single, "My Beautiful Bird (for Robin),� featuring David Ragsdale of KANSAS on violin in 2005. He is currently working on the soundtrack for the film "A Sicilian Tale" to be released in December 2008. The film is being directed by Frank Lisi and stars Joe Polito, Ealine del Valle (Donnie Brasco, The Sopranos), Sal Darigo (Invincible, The Sopranos) and Vinnie Vella (Casino, Analyze That). He is currently recording his second CD for release in early 2009. |
