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Music Composition • Voice • Byzantine Chant • Appalachian Orthodox Chant

I am a multi-award-winning composer and vocalist studying at Berklee College of Music, with over 15 years of musical experience. My work includes multiple film score credits and recognized compositions performed internationally. My training includes Byzantine chant under the former protopsaltis of the Annunciation Orthodox  Cathedral in Boston and a master chanter from Thessaloniki, as well as vocal performance and technique with professors from the prestigious New England Conservatory and Berklee colleges. I bring this background together in teaching composition, voice, and chant as living traditions.

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Music Composition

Learn the craft of professional composition and theory for ensembles, choirs, films, games, and media. Lessons cover harmony, melody, orchestration, writing to film, navigating the industry, and developing your personal voice as a composer. Students will be expected to compose short pieces relevant to the content each week.

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Voice

Build vibrant  and expressive vocal technique for Western classical repertoire and Orthodox chant. Lessons are tailored to your goals,  from classical, to musical theater, to liturgical singing to performance preparation.

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Appalachian Orthodox Chant

Explore an emerging sacred musical tradition in America that unites Orthodox prayer with Appalachian folk melody. Lessons focus on composition, theory, and proper vocal technique for both performance and recording.

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Byzantine Chant

Study the fundamentals of Byzantine chant, including notation, modes, ornamentation, and vocal technique. Learn how to grow as a chanter, understand ethos (personal style), and adapt your voice for this amazing sacred tradition.

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Combo packages available for students studying multiple areas (e.g. composition + voice, or chant + voice). Contact for details.

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Interested in lessons? Fill out the form below to schedule a free 20-minute consultation. We’ll discuss your goals and see if it’s a good fit.

Founder’s Rate: $60/hr (normally $100). Limited to the first 5 students.

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All lessons are via Zoom. You’ll receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.

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