About me
For over 25 years, I have been dedicated to making music accessible to all, especially those who were once told they were “tone deaf” or lacked formal training. As a voice teacher, musical theatre specialist, clinician, adjudicator, and choral arranger, my focus is on helping singers find their unique voice, develop sustainable technique, learn to sing with a variety of vocal placements depending on the musical genre, and express themselves with confidence and authenticity.
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I am the founder and artistic director of Burstin’ with Broadway, a 155-member community choir that celebrates the joy of musical theatre. This ensemble creates an inclusive space where singers from diverse backgrounds come together to share in the power of Broadway music. I also produce concerts and fundraising events, bringing together artistic vision and logistical coordination to support community and choral arts.
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My work extends to mentoring individual singers and collaborating with choirs to “bring their voices to life.” I am passionate about using a range of vocal pedagogies to unlock potential and remove barriers to expressive, healthy singing.
I currently serve as a Board Member of the BC Choral Federation (BCCF), representing the Sunshine Coast region, and am a proud member of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA).


My musical journey began in early childhood and led me through a wide range of experiences in performance and direction. I have worked as a musical director, arranger, composer, and accompanist in cities including Vancouver, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Maine. Highlights include serving as the resident accompanist for the Lyric Opera Department at Arizona State University and working with both opera and musical theatre programs.
I hold a Master’s degree in Musical Theatre Musical Direction from Arizona State University, where I received a full scholarship, and a Music Theory degree from McGill University. My studies included piano with Luba Zuk, Esther Master, and Louis-Philippe Pelletier, as well as independent training in jazz piano and voice with mentors such as Betty Doroschuk, Ranee Lee, Colin Doroschuk, Jennifer Allen, and André White.




