About Liz
First off, thank you for visiting my site!
I don’t think there was ever a time when I didn’t know I wanted to be a singer, and at least on some level, to teach others to sing. One of my earliest memories is marching around the house, singing “Tomorrow” and “Maybe” from Annie at the top of my lungs, repeating them over and over and driving my family crazy. As I grew older, I explored other interests, but nothing ever came close to eclipsing my love of singing.
I started taking voice lessons at age eight, participated in every school musical and choir, attended Kenyon College for my undergraduate studies, and later earned a Master of Music with a concentration in vocal performance from the University of Northern Colorado in 2006. During my second year of graduate school, I took a job as a music teacher at a private elementary school. What began as a way to earn extra money turned into a passion for teaching that I never expected. By the time I was 24, I realized that teaching music was just as fulfilling to me as making music. That marked the beginning of my career. I taught for six years in the school system while also offering private lessons, before eventually transitioning to full-time private teaching to give my studio the attention it needed. In addition to teaching, I also perform and musically direct shows.
For me, private teaching is a blend of imparting knowledge, building friendships, understanding psychology, and fostering partnership. The collaborative relationship between teacher and student is essential for a student’s musical development.
Outside of singing, I cherish spending time with my family. My husband, Marc, and I have two 13-year-old boys, Reed and J.P., and a 10-year-old girl, Elliot. We also share our home with our husky, tuxedo cat, and three guinea pigs, who love to squeak along with us while we sing. Another passion of mine is long-distance running, and I incorporate breathing techniques from running and meditation into my singing practice, sharing these insights with my students.
I look forward to getting to know you as both a person and a singer!
Meet the family!
