ABOUT ME
My story
Carrying an unyielding desire to sing and a profound love for music while wrestling with shyness can feel incredibly challenging. As a teenager who used to be introverted, I understand the longing for singing lessons.
At 16, when those lessons finally became a reality, they turned out to be more than just "singing lessons."
Despite not being born with a “God-given talent” or an "amazing voice," my dedication and love for singing, coupled with my teacher's unwavering patience and commitment, empowered me to develop a new found confidence and voice.
I so desperately wanted to be good at singing that I listened to what my teacher said and I became a classical singer. Yet, deep down, I knew that wasn't what I truly wanted. I longed to sing like my idols Mariah, Whitney, and others.
It took me over 25 years to give myself the permission to explore alternative genres.
Only then did I gain true agency and joy in my singing voice.
This journey led me to seek mentorship from top-level singing teachers and vocal coaches who specialize in various genres and musical fields.
These experiences shape my purpose today: to help people like you.
My mission is to help people gain control over their voice and blossom into the singers they've always dreamed of being.
These experiences shape my purpose today: to help people like you.
Let me share more:
I was born in Portugal and have lived in Austria, Russia, Ireland, and the UK. These diverse cultures and languages combine to form a multifaceted perspective that underpins my teaching ethos.
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CV
Katisha in The Mikado
EDUCATION
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BMus in Performance (First Study Voice), TU Dublin Conservatoire, Ireland
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Foundation Certificate in Music (Distinction), TU Dublin Conservatoire, Ireland.
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BA in Performance Studies, Northampton University, UK.
Raquelita in Viva Mexico
CPD
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Neuro-Vocal Method in Popular Styles Certification (Meredith Colby)
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BAST Training Singing Teacher course (Line Hilton)
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Vocal Process Teacher Training (Dr. Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher)
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SATS Pedagogy, Classical Voice Training (Janice Chapman)
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The Contemporary Commercial Music Vocal Pedagogy Programme, Shenandoah Institute (Matt Edwards)
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Singing for Mental Health and Trauma, Voice Study Centre, UK
Mad Margaret in Ruddigore
LANGUAGES
Languages Spoken:
English/fluent
Spanish/fluent
Portuguese/ fluent
French/ advanced
Russian/ basic
German/ basic
Languages Sung:
German
French
Spanish
Russian
Italian
Latin
English