Voice (Bachelor of Music, Opera Diploma from the University of Toronto), Beginner Piano & Ukulele – Introductory level

Professional mezzo soprano Kathleen Promane has over 20 years experience of teaching private voice lessons. With a Bachelor of Music and a postgraduate Diploma in Opera from the University of Toronto, she is well equipped to guide students of all levels. Kathleen is an expert at coaching songs in English, French, Italian and German. She has also sung extensively in Spanish, Czech, and Russian. Kathleen has worked with singers from all genres and finds her classical background is very helpful in expanding ranges, facilitating with projection, developing healthy singing habits to encourage vocal health and cultivating an inclusive and informative learning environment. Kathleen has had the opportunity of working with some of the world’s leading vocal technicians in classical music including Mary Morrison, Jan Simons, Marlena Malas, Wendy Nielson, Anita Krause, Laura Tucker and Jennie Such. Notable coaches Kathleen has worked with are Emily Hamper, Rachel Andrist, Brian Zeger, Craig Rutenberg, Martin Dubé, Martin Isepp, Michael McMahon, Liz Upchurch, Carol Isaac, Stephen Ralls, Paul Dorgan, Don Tarnawski, Sandra Horst, Kinza Tyrell, Andrea Grant, Kate Carver, Amanda Johnston.

As a voice  teacher, Kathleen has helped many young singers  prepare for university and college auditions, musical theatre auditions, music festival preparation and Royal Conservatory Examinations all the way up to the ARCT level.

As a piano and ukulele instructor, Kathleen has been teaching beginner piano and ukulele for 5 years and has a well-developed love for sharing her theoretical knowledge and love of music with young people. She has a very calm and positively reinforcing approach and enjoys finding unique ways to connect musically with students. New to the Stratford area, Kathleen teaches out of her home in St Marys, Ontario.

Contact information:

https://www.kathleenpromane.com/

Email: kathleenpromane@gmail.com