Hi, I’m Katie.

I’m a music educator, choral conductor, performer, and private voice teacher passionate about helping singers discover what their voices are capable of doing.

I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education (Vocal) from Michigan State University, and am currently pursuing my Master’s Degree in Choral Conducting at Oakland University.

My professional life has allowed me to experience music from many perspectives- as a classroom teacher, conductor, private instructor, musical theater director, chorister, and performer.

I currently teach middle school choral music and have extensive experience working with developing adolescent voices. I’ve participated in numerous opera productions, performed with professional choral ensembles throughout Metro Detroit, worked on junior musical theater productions, and have had the opportunity to perform as a backup vocalists for artists including Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson.

I believe there is no single “correct” beautiful voice. Every singer brings a different instrument, personality, background, and musical perspective into the room. My role is not to replace those qualities, but to give singers the technique and musicianship they need to use their voice freely, confidently, and sustainably.

Lessons should also be a place where it’s okay to experiment.

Students are encouraged to ask questions, make mistakes, try something differently, laugh, take artistic risks, and learn how their own voices work.

Ultimately, I want my students to leave not only as stronger singers, but as more independent musicians who trust themselves.