Stephanie Borgani

Hello! I'm Stephanie (she/her), and I am a singer, pianist, and composer with a jazz and classical music background. As a teacher, I work with students on a range of topics including singing, jazz, pop and and Brazilian music repertoire - including scat-singing; ear-training, improvisation and music theory. I also have years of experience working with pre-college students on audition preparation, and students of mine have been accepted to prestigious institutions such as The Manhattan School of Music, The New England Conservatory, and Berklee College of Music.

I have a Master's of Music from the New England Conservatory (Jazz Voice), as well as a Bachelor's from Columbia University (2019). I am an active musician and composer, as well as working actively as a music instructor in vocal performance, improvisation, music theory, sólfege, and ear-training. I am currently a faculty member at Souza Lima Conservatory and College, a Berklee Network partner. 

It would be a pleasure to work together - send me a message and let's find a time to start!

Education is a core part of my work as a musician, and I have years of experience working with students of various ages and skill levels on voice/piano and teaching subjects like music theory and ear-training. Students can expect an approach that is holistic and personalized, pairing theoretical aspects with practical performance applications. Besides providing a safe space for each student to explore the music they enjoy, I also aim to give them the tools they need to engage creatively with said music through their instrument. My goal with younger learners, in particular, is to help them interact meaningfully with music in the future by giving them a foundation of basic music theory and music appreciation.

When working with more advanced students, areas of particular interest are jazz voice pedagogy and improvisation for non-jazz instrumentalists and vocalists. I work with students on developing skills such as solfége, ear-training, improvisation, music theory, and composition that will lead to one’s development as an artist. I am especially committed to helping vocalists interested in Jazz-related genres to grow as multifaceted and highly capable musicians. 

Lessons are available in both English and Portuguese.