Learn from Great Voice Diction Teachers

Kara Alfano served on the voice faculty of Concordia University in Ann Arbor from 2005-2025, teaching voice lessons to music and non-music majors. She has also developed and taught courses including Voice Pedagogy, Voice Diction, Opera Workshop, and Vocal Arts Lab.

Hello, my name is Aubrey and I am an opera singer! I have performed in Austria, Italy, Australia, Croatia, and even at Carnegie Hall, and received two musical degrees from Northwestern University, and have completed my Master's from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa.

As an internationally acclaimed tenor, I've been teaching voice for 17 years in a fun, motivating, educational, and highly effective way. I am passionate about helping my students find confidence and core strength in their singing through the study of solid technique and interpretation. The focus of lessons is always you, the student.

Hi! I’m Kinneret Ely. I’m a freelance opera singer (soprano) based in New York City and Tel Aviv. In July 2024, I returned to the Jerusalem Lyric Opera Festival to sing the title role in Giulio Cesare. In April 2024, I also sang the role of Oberto in Alcina in Bucharest, in a co-production with the Jerusalem Lyric Opera Festival, Bucharest National Opera, and Teatrul Evreiesc de…

Julia Scannell, soprano, is a native of Plymouth, Michigan, and completed her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music. Roles and partial roles at Indiana University include Giulia, Zerlina, 2nd Lady, 1st Lady, and Mercedes.

Kathryn Riopel is a singer, actor, and dancer from Chicago, IL. After receiving her Bachelor of Music in Voice and Opera Performance and Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Northwestern University, she relocated to Montreal and earned her Master of Music in Voice and Opera Performance from the Schulich School of Music.

Alexa Rosenberg has been described as an “intuitive and creative performer,” with “nuanced sound.” As a lyric mezzo, she easily transforms into the wide range of characters that opera repertoire has to offer. Anything from romantic leads to pants roles to high comedy is a treat for her to portray.

Hello! I’m Albert Andrade, a professional voice teacher with 10 years of experience in vocal instruction, performance, and coaching. I hold a Master’s degree in Voice Performance from The University of Alabama and a Bachelor’s degree in Voice and Opera from the University of São Paulo (USP, Brazil).

I am an operatically trained tenor who has been teaching privately for over 24 years now. I've spent time performing in the classical arena as well as musical theatre and cabaret. I've also spent over 10 years as a choir director and vocal coach students for performances and auditions. I love teaching and find that it gives me such energy when I can share my knowledge with others.

Kristin Trotta is a Boston native who moved to New York City 20 years ago to study and make music her career. She is a multi-faceted musician and dynamic performer with 16 years of experience in professional performances, marketing and social media to name a few. She is passionate, engaging and has enough energy to fill the room.