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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.
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Debbie Adams Piano, Voice, Flute Instruction
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 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. |
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Myriam Toker Soprano - Teacher
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 Myriam Toker has a Bachelor Degree in Choral Conducting (from Argentina, Conservatorio Provincial “Juan José Castro”). She was part of the Master Program Emerging Artist at the Superior Institute of Arts of the Teatro Colón (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 Milán. The best Italian tradition of singing is still a heritage proudly kept in Teatro Colón 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, Raúl Jiménez, 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.
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Gustavo Lopez Manzitti Tenor-Teacher
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 Mr. Manzitti studied vocal technique with Carlos Guichandut, Nino Falzetti and María Rosa Farré. He is also graduated in Piano at National Conservatory “Carlos López Buchardo”, completing his studies of Harmony and Composition with Irma Urteaga and Orchestral Conducting with José Martí Llorca.
Some of his performances include, among others, Canio and Turiddu in Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci (Virginia Opera, 2007 and Windsor Symphony, Ontario, 2008), Manrico in Il Trovatore (Anchorage Opera, 2008 and Tampa Opera, 2007), Don Jose in Carmen (Teatro Solís de Montevideo, Uruguay /Teatro Argentino de La Plata, 2007, and Opera Delaware, 2006), Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly (Teatro Argentino de La Plata, 2007 and Luna Park Stadium, 2006), Carlo VII in Giovanna D’Arco (Carnegie Hall, New York, with the New York Grand Opera conducted by Vincent la Selva, 2006), Don José in Carmen (Grand Théâtre de Québec, Canada, and Opera Delaware, 2006), Andrea Chénier (Teatro Argentino de La Plata, 2006), the Duke in Rigoletto (Opera Delaware, 2006), Tito in La Clemenza di Tito (Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 2006), Manrico in Il Trovatore (Teatro Argentino, 2006) , Ernani (Teatro Avenida, Buenos Aires, 2005), Mozart’s Requiem (Basilique de Notre Dame, Montreal, Canada, 2005).
In previous seasons he has sang Cavaradossi in Tosca with the New York Grand Opera, and in Teatro Colón of Buenos Aires the main roles of the operas Rigoletto, Simon Boccanegra, Carmen, I Lombardi, Doña Francisquita, Armide, Mahagonny and Maldoror. He also performed in Teatro Argentino de La Plata La Bohéme, Alceste and La Traviata, and in Teatro Avenida de Buenos Aires Werther, La Clemenza di Tito, Lucrezia Borgia, Il Pirata, Le Villi, Die Fledermaus and Beggar’s Opera.
Future engagements for season 2008/09 include Il Trovatore (Orlando Opera and Virginia Opera), Tosca (Tampa Opera), Aida (New York Grand Opera in Central Park, New York), Verdi’s Requiem, Aida, L’Amico Fritz and La Fanciulla del West (Teatro Colon, Buenos Aires), Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci (Teatro Argentino de La Plata), etc.
In addition to opera, Mr. Manzitti was invited to join the musical-humoristic group “Les Luthiers”, during their internationally acclaimed world tours 2001-2003. He also co-starred with renowned argentine actress Norma Aleandro as the lead tenor in the Buenos Aires version of Terrence McNally’s theater play Master Class. Together with Mr. Leo Maslíah he created and performed the satyric musical show “Opera, Castidad & Yogur Diet”, appearing in Buenos Aires and international tours along with numerous shows on south-american TV. At the same time, he develops an intense activity as a composer and orchestra conductor.
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Collette Coward
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 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. |
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Mario Padovani Guitar/Piano/Vocal Instructor
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 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. |
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