"Patti is a dynamic, effervescent, committed teacher.
She is passionate about music, teaching, and her students."
~ Dr. William Punke, DMA, D.Ed
Personal FAQ's:
"What genres do you love to perform?"
oooo... I love performing early jazz, musical theatre (all eras!), pop, and classical Oratorio!
"When you aren't working, what do you like to do?"
Go to musicals and films with my hubby, FaceTime my kids, play with my dog/cat, watch Netflix. If I have the need to blow something up, I will log onto World of Warcraft... I'm not a serious "gamer", but I do love an adventure! I spend a lot of time learning new music (musicals, operas, contemporary singers)! I also love Dove chocolate, gluten-free pizza, and Diet Dr. Pepper. But, mostly ... my greatest addictions are my two toddler grandsons #totallycrackmeup!
Embarrassing Moments?
Yep. Every. Single. Day! Just ask any student who's been with me long enough. We laugh...a LOT!
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MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe Your growth and success is about you.
I believe my role is to help you
develop your talents
build upon your skills
achieve your performance goals
and provide an enjoyable experience while doing it.
Singing should be fun work!
and I believe in YOU!
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Student Achievements:
2020 - Two sterling scholars students, five "All State" participants, eight state qualifiers for 'Solo and Ensemble", three Regional Theatre Superiors, many leads and musical theatre participants.
2019 - Regional and National Choral, Musical Theatre and Shakespeare Drama Awards (additionally in Oregon and California)
2019 NATS Scholarship Competition
* 1st Place Classical - HS1&2 Male
* 2nd Place Musical Theatre - Youth Division
2018 NATS Scholarship Competition:
* 1st Place Musical Theatre - HS1 Male
* 1st Place Classical Division - HS1 Male
* 2nd Place Classical Division - Jr High, Female
2017 NATS Scholarship Competition
* 1st Place Classical Division - Jr. High, Female
* 2nd Place Classical Division - HS4 Female
2015-2017 High School Sterling Scholar recipients
In 30 years of teaching....I've had many
High School State Solo and Ensemble Winners
Collegiate Vocal Music scholarship recipients
Music Conservatory Admissions
Community Musical Theatre Leads, Supports, and Ensemble members
Featured Soloists and Members of touring choirs
Professional Church Choir Directors
YouTube Performers
Professional Theatre and Musical Theatre Roles
Adult Choir Touring groups
Adults who sing to their kids
Family bands
Teens who sing frontmen in their garage bands
... and all are Fantastic Singers who sing just for the love of it!
My Professional Associations, Education and Background:
- Degrees in Vocal Pedagogy and Music Education K-12
- Singer, actress, director, producer
- 30 years Studio Voice Teacher (youth and adults) -- Genres: Classical, Musical Theatre, Pop (CCM), Jazz, Singer-Songwriter
- Advanced studies in Children's voices and vocal maturational development.
- Additional Training in Core Singing, Alexander Technique, CCM, Estill
- Acting training - Stanislavski, Strasberg, Adler, Checkov, and Meisner
- Active Teacher, Mentor, Adjudicator - National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)
- Active Member VASTA - International Voice and Speech Trainers Association
- Charter Member of SECO - The SpeakEasy Cooperative for Independent Voice Teachers, International
- Guest clinician: High Schools, Community events, National and International Voice Profession Podcasts
- Adjudicator for local and national competitions and scholarship auditions
- Ongoing studies and training in Vocal Diagnostics, Vocal Injury Rehabilitation, and Performance Psychology.
- Ongoing studies and training in teaching vocal pedagogy, body function, and alignment, technical training in singing and speech.
- Ongoing study with master teachers and clinicians in New York, Utah, California and Maine.
- Performance experience in prestigious venues within the United States, Canada and Europe.
- I belong to many Professional Networks of artists, directors, dialect coaches, casting agents, managers, vocologists, etc. located throughout the US, Canada, New Zealand and Europe
- I teach to multiple intelligences: I use multiple methodologies to teach to a students personal learning style and intellectual talents (mathematical, physical, musical, interpersonal, spatial, etc.)
- Active in Community Productions: Musical Theatre, Oratorio, Theatre and other music events
- Vocal director for Jr. High, High school and community productions
- Six years as Chairman of the Cultural Arts Commission for Sherwood, OR
- Founder a non-profit Sherwood Foundation for the Arts, serving in many board positions
- Chaired a steering committee who was instrumental in the creation and building of the Sherwood Community Arts Center
- Owner / Operator of Barrow Music Studio, LLC