Teaching
I teach private students in-person or online. If you are interested in studying with me, please don’t hesitate to email me at elenaswordmusic@gmail.com. All levels are welcome!
The topics that I teach include:
Vocal techniques
I have over 10 years of training and experience in Western classical singing (opera) and vocal pedagogy.
I have years of training and experience in musical theater singing, popular music singing, and extended vocal techniques. As such, I can draw on my strong foundation in bel canto technique while tailoring the aesthetic and technical focus to the interests of each student.
I have taught singers with experience levels ranging from complete beginners, helping them to learn the basics of breathing technique and bodily awareness, and to overcome fear and self-consciousness around singing, to other professional singers, helping them to hone their craft and widen their stylistic versatility.
Composition and songwriting
Music production and recording - Logic Pro, Ableton Live
Music theory and ear training
Live electronics for music performance and interactive instrument building: Ableton Live, Max MSP, Arduino, and ChucK